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[Q] From ICS back to Gingerbread?

hey guys.
I got an HTC Sensation with Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 Custom ROM. I flashed the 3.24 Firmware. Now I want to go back to Gingerbread & original ROM. How to do that? Just flash the newest RUU? Or flash 3.12 firmware & then flash RUU? Thanks for an answer
Sensation
S-OFF
H-BOOT: 1.23.0000
Firmware: 3.24.401.1
Ice Cream Sandwich
greetz

AL3X3st said:
hey guys.
I got an HTC Sensation with Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 Custom ROM. I flashed the 3.24 Firmware. Now I want to go back to Gingerbread & original ROM. How to do that? Just flash the newest RUU? Or flash 3.12 firmware & then flash RUU? Thanks for an answer
greetz
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3.12 will do both GB and ICS but it isn't a native GB F/W release.
i) I'm assuming you have a Nandroid backup of the original ROM ?
ii) Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767 and get the 1.17 Firmware.
iii) Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178143 and get the 10.58 Radio
iv) restore the nandroid backup.
If no nandroid backup, then I'm sure others can oint you in the direction of the right RUU. Be careful installing RUUs as they potentially update too much.

You can either flash the gb firmware or simply run the latest RUU that you would like to have.
Keep in mind that you will lose your custom recovery.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA App

the thing is, I want S-ON, should have mentioned that. Somebody told me to flash an old RUU, then upgrade manually & S-ON then?

AL3X3st said:
the thing is, I want S-ON, should have mentioned that. Somebody told me to flash an old RUU, then upgrade manually & S-ON then?
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Eek, never considered trying for S-ON. S-OFF is the main battle.
Can I ask why S-ON ? I struggle to see a need for it apart from returns.

@gol_n_dal nope, don't have a nandroid backup -.-

AL3X3st said:
@gol_n_dal nope, don't have a nandroid backup -.-
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So why the S-ON ?

there's some dust under my display & I want to exchange my phone. But I'll lose my warranty if I send it with S-OFF..

AL3X3st said:
there's some dust under my display & I want to exchange my phone. But I'll lose my warranty if I send it with S-OFF..
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Have you looked at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
BE WARNED though, I've seen many posts where folks mess it up == Brick. There might be a better post but as I said never tried.

yes, I've already seen that, but there's also an howto in my native language, so I won't mess it up, the question just is, if it makes a difference, that I've got ICS?

AL3X3st said:
@gol_n_dal nope, don't have a nandroid backup -.-
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-Download the hboot 1.17 matching with your cid&mid (if you're superCID doesnot matter which firmware u download and install) Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
-Download superwipe for sensation
-Download a radio for gb here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178143
-Download a gingerbread rom whichever you like.
1)Put your gb rom and firmware file into the "root" of your sd card and reboot into bootloader (or use volume down+power combination when the device is off). It will detect your firmware (if it doesnot not detect, select fastboot). select yes to upgrade and wait it to finish the upgrade.
2)Then power off your device and take your sd card off. Then volume down+power again (bootloader). Place your sd card to your device and select recovery. Connect your phone to your pc via cable and select usb mount (usb toggle for ex4 touchrecovery). Replace your firmware file with the radio file (the same file name) using your pc. Then apply superwipe and flash your rom as usual.
3)reboot into bootloader again and select yes when it asks to upgrade your radio (if it doesnot select fastboot again).
4) When finished, restart your phone and wait for the rom to boot!

redoano said:
-Download the hboot 1.17 matching with your cid&mid (if you're superCID doesnot matter which firmware u download and install) Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
-Download superwipe for sensation
-Download a radio for gb here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178143
-Download a gingerbread rom whichever you like.
1)Put your gb rom and firmware file into the "root" of your sd card and reboot into bootloader (or use volume down+power combination when the device is off). It will detect your firmware (if it doesnot not detect, select fastboot). select yes to upgrade and wait it to finish the upgrade.
2)Then power off your device and take your sd card off. Then volume down+power again (bootloader). Place your sd card to your device and select recovery. Connect your phone to your pc via cable and select usb mount (usb toggle for ex4 touchrecovery). Replace your firmware file with the radio file (the same file name) using your pc. Then apply superwipe and flash your rom as usual.
3)reboot into bootloader again and select yes when it asks to upgrade your radio (if it doesnot select fastboot again).
4) When finished, restart your phone and wait for the rom to boot!
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thx for that, so after doing this, I'm on Gingerbread, but how to get S-ON then?

redoano said:
-Download the hboot 1.17 matching with your cid&mid (if you're superCID doesnot matter which firmware u download and install) Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
-Download superwipe for sensation
-Download a radio for gb here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178143
-Download a gingerbread rom whichever you like.
1)Put your gb rom and firmware file into the "root" of your sd card and reboot into bootloader (or use volume down+power combination when the device is off). It will detect your firmware (if it doesnot not detect, select fastboot). select yes to upgrade and wait it to finish the upgrade.
2)Then power off your device and take your sd card off. Then volume down+power again (bootloader). Place your sd card to your device and select recovery. Connect your phone to your pc via cable and select usb mount (usb toggle for ex4 touchrecovery). Replace your firmware file with the radio file (the same file name) using your pc. Then apply superwipe and flash your rom as usual.
3)reboot into bootloader again and select yes when it asks to upgrade your radio (if it doesnot select fastboot again).
4) When finished, restart your phone and wait for the rom to boot!
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can you please help me with step 1) & 2)
so I put the gb rom, the radio & the firmware on my sd.
then flash firmware, then radio, then superwipe & finally rom?

i think first thing is firmware, then super wipe in recovery mode, then rom and after long boot radio..
i do radio flashing with fastboot. connect phone with usb in terminal:
adb reboot bootloader
if you are in bootloader then in terminal:
fastboot flash radio radio.img
you must change radio.img with your radio name and i asume that you have ADB and FASTBOOT, you can get this from android dev..its named android sdk

AL3X3st said:
can you please help me with step 1) & 2)
so I put the gb rom, the radio & the firmware on my sd.
then flash firmware, then radio, then superwipe & finally rom?
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Actually both radio and firmware have the same file name (the name is PG58IMG.zip) ıf you change the name of one of the files, fastboot will not detect the file. SO ; you have to put the firmware and rom into root of your sd card FIRST. When flashed the firmware, power off the device and just unplug your sdcard. Then boot into bootloader again (volume down+power when the device is off) As the device cannot recognize an sd card this way, it will not try to upgrade the firmware automatically. Then when the device is turned on into the bootloader give it 5-10 seconds and plug your card. Then go to recovery menu. And choose mount usb storage when the device is connected to pc. Delete PG58IMG file (firmware) Then superwipe and flash your rom. Then put your radio file which has the same file name with the firmware into root of sd card. Boot into bootloader and upgrade it. That's all!
If you are confused about unpluging sd card, then plugging again while in the bootloader menu, that is just to deceive the bootloader as i told before. If bootloader finds PG58IMG file in the sd card you will not be able to get into recovery menu. Alternatively, and easier method is to delete the firmware file after flashing it by using an external card reader instead of getting into recovery and mounting sd card via phone.
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AL3X3st said:
thx for that, so after doing this, I'm on Gingerbread, but how to get S-ON then?
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All you need is here mate : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
But be aware that changing back to s-on is reported as a bit more risky! . If you miss any step, there is a high possibility that your device will be bricked. Be careful

redoano said:
Actually both radio and firmware have the same file name (the name is PG58IMG.zip) ıf you change the name of one of the files, fastboot will not detect the file. SO ; you have to put the firmware and rom into root of your sd card FIRST. When flashed the firmware, power off the device and just unplug your sdcard. Then boot into bootloader again (volume down+power when the device is off) As the device cannot recognize an sd card this way, it will not try to upgrade the firmware automatically. Then when the device is turned on into the bootloader give it 5-10 seconds and plug your card. Then go to recovery menu. And choose mount usb storage when the device is connected to pc. Delete PG58IMG file (firmware) Then superwipe and flash your rom. Then put your radio file which has the same file name with the firmware into root of sd card. Boot into bootloader and upgrade it. That's all!
If you are confused about unpluging sd card, then plugging again while in the bootloader menu, that is just to deceive the bootloader as i told before. If bootloader finds PG58IMG file in the sd card you will not be able to get into recovery menu. Alternatively, and easier method is to delete the firmware file after flashing it by using an external card reader instead of getting into recovery and mounting sd card via phone.
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All you need is here mate : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
But be aware that changing back to s-on is reported as a bit more risky! . If you miss any step, there is a high possibility that your device will be bricked. Be careful
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wow, thank you so much
everything worked! Succesfully S-ON again Thank you!

Sensation 4G Boot Problems

I was attempting to root my phone and I believe my system files are now deleted or corrupted (This is my best guess from what I have read online) as my phone will not get past the boot screen which is the white background with the "htc" logo. I am able to hit the down volume button with the power button to see the screen where you see the following:
-Revoluntionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.17.1111
I have the PG58IMG.zip file on my SD Card and when in the above screen, it gives me the prompt "Do you want to start update?". I hit yes, it shows a successful update but when you reboot, it still refuses to boot the phone past the "htc" logo screen. I must admit that I did not do enough research before attempting this "Root" and I'm having difficultly understanding what to do next. If possible, I would like to get the phone back to factory setting. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Otahy said:
I have the PG58IMG.zip file on my SD Card and when in the above screen, it gives me the prompt "Do you want to start update?". I hit yes, it shows a successful update but when you reboot, it still refuses to boot the phone past the "htc" logo screen. I must admit that I did not do enough research before attempting this "Root" and I'm having difficultly understanding what to do next. If possible, I would like to get the phone back to factory setting. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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#1 - do you have a custom recovery installed?
#2 - remove the PG58IMG.zip file from your SD card or you will never be able to get past the bootloader.
#3 - if you REALLY want to go back to factory, you will need to install an official HTC RUU.

Thanks for the response JWhipple. Here are your answers:
1: Custom Recovery is installed, I've tried 2 different ones, still refuses to boot.
2: I have removed the zip file from the SD Card, still refuses to boot.
3: I haven't tried the HTC RUU yet because I still can't get the phone to boot.

If you boot the phone into bootloader mode you should be able to run the RUU. Someone please correct me if I am wrong!

Otahy said:
Thanks for the response JWhipple. Here are your answers:
1: Custom Recovery is installed, I've tried 2 different ones, still refuses to boot.
2: I have removed the zip file from the SD Card, still refuses to boot.
3: I haven't tried the HTC RUU yet because I still can't get the phone to boot.
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Do a full wipe from recovery.....including the /system and /boot. Then reflash your ROM. Also, ensure your using the correct firmware for the ROM your using.
Sent from my FireStorm StockMod (Release Date 5.18.2012) Sensation 4G

I have a similar problem, except that my update failed!! Can I just delete the firmware file and the phone will get back to normal????

The easiest way to solve your issue, providing you DO have a custom recovery e.g. 4EXT or Clockwork, would be to go to the Sensation Android Development sub-forum, find an appropriate ROM, and then flash it through recovery. There are many tutorials online explaining this. Alternatively you could search for "Sensation 4g RUU" which is basically the official program for PC which restores the stock firmware of the device. You do need to get the correct one for the 4G Sensation or you could experience some issues.

try use fastboot to install recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599816
see if got to recovery, if work then u need to install new rom
if not work, just run ruu
http://d-h.st/lrt

I will send him a link to fix it
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium

Thanks you very much for all the input on my problems with my phone! It's nice to see a friendly and helpful community here! I'll start with the new ROM now and update you guys shortly.

Hey tragik74, when you say "run RUU", how exactly do you run it? The only method I see for running anything is to make a PG58IMG.zip file and install that on a SD Card. Which I'm a having an issue with since now my phone shows locked but still has S-OFF.

tragik74 said:
try use fastboot to install recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599816
see if got to recovery, if work then u need to install new rom
if not work, just run ruu
http://d-h.st/lrt
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When you say "run ruu", how exactly do you do that? the only thing I can see to run anything is to use the PG58IMG.zip file method on your SD Card.

[Q] HTC sensation bootscreen loop

Hi there. I've read some advices for similar problem, but i couldnt find any solution to this.
My girlfriend tried to flash her rom in Sens and i think she made it bad
I know, that she unlocked her bootloader (1.27) with htc dev page. She flashed touch CWM as a recovery.img and she used partitioning function on her SD card by CWM. It earased her backups etc (yea, cool , isnt it ? ). Form this moment she couldnt mount usb storage and connect phone to the pc in CWM mode. She rebooted system and copied OrDRoid and Sharpy ROM's to the SD. Rebooted to recovery, and she... did full wipe and dalvik cache wipe. Flashed with Sharpy ROM and now... it's the best moment
She forgot to flash the radio, and she didn't read any of instructions in the topic of rom. She just did it like I do it in my desire
So, the question is, how to bring it all alive ? Now there's unending bootscreen loop and i rly donno what to do... I hope u guys will help me with this coz she's now shou ting etc all the time
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more info::
modelid: PG5813000
cidnum: HTC__032
hboot 1.27.1100

If bootloader is still accessible, i would recommend the following steps
1- Get superCID (i would recommed but its not neccesary)
2- Flash the latest firmware 3.32.x.x (Put the PG851MG file on root of sd card)
3- delete the PG851MG file from sd card
4- do a full wipe and then flash the ROM. (which should be on the root of sd card)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Use the link. Its quite usefull.

Yeah. She did all that but she needed you to post this question. This question that's been asked a billion times and answered 2 billion times already.

debarox said:
If bootloader is still accessible, i would recommend the following steps
1- Get superCID (i would recommed but its not neccesary)
2- Flash the latest firmware 3.32.x.x (Put the PG851MG file on root of sd card)
3- delete the PG851MG file from sd card
4- do a full wipe and then flash the ROM. (which should be on the root of sd card)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Use the link. Its quite usefull.
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NO!!! HTC DEV DOESN'T GIVE S OFF! DON'T DO THIS.
Please follow this guide.
Skip the HTC Dev step since you have already done it.

@debarox.
i tried it, but it's all ending at parsing, rebooting the phone to bootloader, parsing and phone goes off ;] with no effect
@kgs1992
mhm
you're right, there is still s-on coz she only unlocked access to flashing the rcovery
i'll try later to do it
@Kevc44485
successfull troll is succesfull isnt it?
I tried your 2 billions advices and all of them ends with no effect

Tell your girlfriend, I.e. yourself, to start the phone in boot loader, click on fast boot, plug in her (your) phone to the PC and run the proper ruu. And next time make sure your girlfriend (you) pays attention to what she's (you are) doing. Maybe she (you) shouldn't flash anymore phones.

man ... the computer won't see my phone in fastboot if it doesnt work in usb storage mode in cwm so i can't use RUU. this is the reason why i'm here writing these posts
maybe u're schizophrenic and you can mistake hand with another person, whatever, i'm not you .
I didn't have problems with flashing any of MY phones but i can't (yes u're right, i can't) fix up someone's mistakes if i don't know the phone ;]

I think when its plugged into the computer in fastboot mode the computer should install the drivers automatically. Mine did.
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evnee said:
man ... the computer won't see my phone in fastboot
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Ah lol caught you. It is your phone. Haha LMAO!!!
Who's a schizophrenic?

Another possible problem might be that you don't have the appropriate firmware.
Do you have 3.32.x.x firmware? If not, follow this, Use 3rd method:
Step 1. Flashing 4EXT recovery touch
To dowload and install the newest version of 4ext recovery TOUCH (v1.0.0.5 RC3). Use one of the following methods provided:
Third method: Download this file, check the MD5 of the zip and install it following the steps 4 and 5 from post#1 in this thread.
NOTE: File used in third method WILL NOT install the needed 3.32 firmware in any way, only contains the recovery.img to flash 4ext recovery touch.
Updating the firmware
This step is MANDATORY otherwise your ROM will not boot.
After updating the firmware you will have the 3.32 firmware with unlocked bootloader. Which basically means that you can use advanced fastboot commands, such as: flash new radios and splashscreens
Download compatible firmware from here.
Copy the PG58IMG.zip file you've downloaded to the root of the sdcard. Root of the sd card mean that you can't put the file inside any folder. Also, you can't rename the file. Please keep the PG58IMG otherwise the bootloader won't recognize it.
Power off your phone or remove the batt and put it back again.
Hold volume-down + power button to boot into the bootloader
Wait for the firmware package to be found and confirm to update as prompted
Once it completed successfully and prompted you to reboot, pull the battery out.
Connect your SD card to the PC and remove the PG58IMG.zip file.
Quoted from here
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Perform a SuperWipe. It can be found at the end of this post.
Now, just flash a compatible ROM & you're good to go.
If you follow all these steps, I am a 100% positive your device will boot perfectly.

yea we have another problem
it's completely disharged and when i try to connect and charge it only blinks the orange light ; o

Well princess, you're **** outta luck.

Do you have any other way of charging it?
Try plugging in the charger elsewhere. Remove & re-insert the battery.
Also, I have edited the previous post with steps for you to follow since you can't use adb or fastboot. Please read through that and follow it.

k. not bad. i''ve got fully chargd battery and 4-ext recovery touch. firmware 3.32.
now i need any rom for that firmware and s-on... xd

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:

I'll pay someone to fix my mess. (S-OFF and ROM)

I'll paypal someone 5 bucks if they can remotely get me S-OFF and flash OpenSensatio2 on my phone. I've tried everything and it's just not working. I've been doing this for 5 hours, I can't do this anymore. I am "Unlocked" but have S-ON. I also forgot to make a backup so there is no rom on my phone. I can get into Recovery (CWM 5) and I can get to Fastboot USB screen. I'm on HBOOT 1.18.000
I don't know how this works but if someone knows how to do this remotely over the web, lemme know.

First, you need 4ext touch recovery. Here is the download: http://www.4ext.net/ddl/pyramid/recovery.zip
Firstly,download the file, and rename it to pg58img.zip
Place the file on the root of your SD Card, and boot into bootloader. It will then search for the file, and install the recovery.
When the process is done, you must remove the file from your sd card.
Then you have to flash the ics firmware, which is required in order to run an ICS ROM.
Download a 3.32 or up firmware for your cid from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
Place file on root of sd-card, boot into bootloader, wait until finished, and then remove the file.
Now, download OpenSensation, and gapps, and place on your sd card.
Boot into bootloader, select recovery.
Then, scroll down to tools, and then ''Enable 4ext smartflash''
Then go back, and head into the wipe|format menu.
Then select format all partitions (except sd card)
Then go back to main menu, and select install zip.
Then choose install zip from sd card, and select the opensensation zip.
When that is done, flash the gapps zip.
Reboot and enjoy!

InfinityFTW said:
First, you need 4ext touch recovery. Here is the download: http://www.4ext.net/ddl/pyramid/recovery.zip
Firstly,download the file, and rename it to pg58img.zip
Place the file on the root of your SD Card, and boot into bootloader. It will then search for the file, and install the recovery.
When the process is done, you must remove the file from your sd card.
Then you have to flash the ics firmware, which is required in order to run an ICS ROM.
Download a 3.32 or up firmware for your cid from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
Place file on root of sd-card, boot into bootloader, wait until finished, and then remove the file.
Now, download OpenSensation, and gapps, and place on your sd card.
Boot into bootloader, select recovery.
Then, scroll down to tools, and then ''Enable 4ext smartflash''
Then go back, and head into the wipe|format menu.
Then select format all partitions (except sd card)
Then go back to main menu, and select install zip.
Then choose install zip from sd card, and select the opensensation zip.
When that is done, flash the gapps zip.
Reboot and enjoy!
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Thanks for the advice, I have the exact same problem as the guy from above, I did what you said step by step, but I get stuck at the white htc screen at the beginning. I am HBOOT 1.29.0000

When I tried to root my device, I downloaded the bootloader from HTCDev.com

InfinityFTW said:
First, you need 4ext touch recovery. Here is the download: http://www.4ext.net/ddl/pyramid/recovery.zip
Firstly,download the file, and rename it to pg58img.zip
Place the file on the root of your SD Card, and boot into bootloader. It will then search for the file, and install the recovery.
When the process is done, you must remove the file from your sd card.
Then you have to flash the ics firmware, which is required in order to run an ICS ROM.
Download a 3.32 or up firmware for your cid from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
Place file on root of sd-card, boot into bootloader, wait until finished, and then remove the file.
Now, download OpenSensation, and gapps, and place on your sd card.
Boot into bootloader, select recovery.
Then, scroll down to tools, and then ''Enable 4ext smartflash''
Then go back, and head into the wipe|format menu.
Then select format all partitions (except sd card)
Then go back to main menu, and select install zip.
Then choose install zip from sd card, and select the opensensation zip.
When that is done, flash the gapps zip.
Reboot and enjoy!
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This works up until the welcome screen. I click "English (US)" and then it says "Just a sec..." and then freezes and reboots. You've gotten me farther than I've gotten. Any idea why we are hitting that reboot?

InfinityFTW said:
First, you need 4ext touch recovery. Here is the download: http://www.4ext.net/ddl/pyramid/recovery.zip
Firstly,download the file, and rename it to pg58img.zip
Place the file on the root of your SD Card, and boot into bootloader. It will then search for the file, and install the recovery.
When the process is done, you must remove the file from your sd card.
Then you have to flash the ics firmware, which is required in order to run an ICS ROM.
Download a 3.32 or up firmware for your cid from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
Place file on root of sd-card, boot into bootloader, wait until finished, and then remove the file.
Now, download OpenSensation, and gapps, and place on your sd card.
Boot into bootloader, select recovery.
Then, scroll down to tools, and then ''Enable 4ext smartflash''
Then go back, and head into the wipe|format menu.
Then select format all partitions (except sd card)
Then go back to main menu, and select install zip.
Then choose install zip from sd card, and select the opensensation zip.
When that is done, flash the gapps zip.
Reboot and enjoy!
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but he is S-ON.he can't upgrade firmware while he is S-ON
firstly he has to flash a GB rom via 4ext recovery then use revolutionary.io method to S-OFF the device
then flash 3.32fw or 3.33fw version in order to flash an ics rom
Jabsoot said:
Thanks for the advice, I have the exact same problem as the guy from above, I did what you said step by step, but I get stuck at the white htc screen at the beginning. I am HBOOT 1.29.0000
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flash the boot.img of the rom manually

RevolutionaryIO will not connect to my device. It just keeps saying waiting.
EDIT: Can you post a GB rom I can flash. Rev is probably not connecting because I had no rom on the phone.

richiehd said:
RevolutionaryIO will not connect to my device. It just keeps saying waiting.
EDIT: Can you post a GB rom I can flash. Rev is probably not connecting because I had no rom on the phone.
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have you enabled usb debuggimg mode from settings?
maybe requires also htc drivers i am not sure for that

I have the drivers. I couldn't have debug on because there wasn't a rom on the phone. I'm looking for a GB rom now to test.

richiehd said:
I have the drivers. I couldn't have debug on because there wasn't a rom on the phone. I'm looking for a GB rom now to test.
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Hi,
You have used HTCdev,so you will not be able to use revolutionary.
Relock your phone.
You need to go right back to stock with a GB RUU .
Look HERE

richiehd said:
I have the drivers. I couldn't have debug on because there wasn't a rom on the phone. I'm looking for a GB rom now to test.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17470111
The first GB ROM I found

InfinityFTW said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17470111
The first GB ROM I found
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Hi,
He needs to run a RUU first.
Then,use Revolutionary...

malybru said:
Hi,
You have used HTCdev,so you will not be able to use revolutionary.
Relock your phone.
You need to go right back to stock with a GB RUU .
Look HERE
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I ended up flashing a GB rom just to try it out and make a backup. It worked.
Okay, so now-
1. Relock phone and then run the GB RUU exe
2. Turn debugging on
3. Attempt Revolutionary
In that order? Sorry if I have a bunch of questions. I've rooted a bunch of Galaxy's before and never ran into so many issues. I love the Sensation though.

richiehd said:
I ended up flashing a GB rom just to try it out and make a backup. It worked.
Okay, so now-
1. Relock phone and then run the GB RUU exe
2. Turn debugging on
3. Attempt Revolutionary
In that order? Sorry if I have a bunch of questions. I've rooted a bunch of Galaxy's before and never ran into so many issues. I love the Sensation though.
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That is totally correct,sir! Good luck!

richiehd said:
I ended up flashing a GB rom just to try it out and make a backup. It worked.
Okay, so now-
1. Relock phone and then run the GB RUU exe
2. Turn debugging on
3. Attempt Revolutionary
In that order? Sorry if I have a bunch of questions. I've rooted a bunch of Galaxy's before and never ran into so many issues. I love the Sensation though.
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Hi,
Ok.
If you have got a ROM installed,then,forget the RUU for now,but do relock the phone.
Turn debugging on
Then,try Revolutionary.

Thank you both for all of your help! I'm so happy just to have a rom on here, I thought it was dead. Haha. I'm going to try Rev again after dinner and I will update this post later today or tomorrow morning and let you know how I did.
I'm excited to be back on Android. I got rid of my iPhone. It was about time.

richiehd said:
Thank you both for all of your help! I'm so happy just to have a rom on here, I thought it was dead. Haha. I'm going to try Rev again after dinner and I will update this post later today or tomorrow morning and let you know how I did.
I'm excited to be back on Android. I got rid of my iPhone. It was about time.
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That's good to hear! I hope everything turns out well and you can enjoy ICS or JB
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Any updates?
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Any updates?
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I relocked the bootloader and now I'm trying to run Revolutionary but it just hands on "Waiting for device..."
Argh! LoL

richiehd said:
I relocked the bootloader and now I'm trying to run Revolutionary but it just hands on "Waiting for device..."
Argh! LoL
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Do you have any HTC drivers installed, and what OS is your PC running?
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