Noob's Guide in Flashing ARHD 6.3.x (UPDATE)
Hello there, I have noticed that many of the noobs like me are having trouble in flashing the newer ICS ROMs, Particularly mike1986's latest ARHD 6.3.0 XE ROM.
It's OKAY if I don't get recognition for my work. But my ultimate goal is to help Noobs like me
DO ask questions if there are any queries about the guide! I will be more than glad to help you.
Disclaimer
1. I Do NOT hold responsibilty in any bricked devices that are caused when following this guide.
2. I Do not own anything in the links provided. These are results of hardwork of mike1986, ziggy1001, xl VipeR lx, madmaxx82, Kohr-Ah & Hawke84.
3. Also you could visit joaquinf for a similar guide.
Basic Information
1. You will need, a HTC Sensation/XE/4G which is S-OFF and SuperCID-ed(optional - you will know later). xl VipeR lx made a guide on this Here
S-OFF in this case allows the Flashing of Files(Security Off) and SuperCID allows the flashing of ANY ROM to the device regardless of the carrier.
2. You will also need, a custom Recovery(4EXt, Clockwork Recovery etc), this actually Flashes the files, whereas S-OFF ALLOWs the flashing of files.
3. Please note to ALWAYS check the MD5 Checksum to prevent any bad downloads, which may result in bricking when flashed.
Preparation
1. Always, Always ALWAYS make a NANDROID backup of your current ROM. To do so, go to your Custom Recovery and Backup the Whole ROM.
What this does is that it simply backup everything ( setting, rom, software, etc.. ) and put it on your SD Card. If something was to happen(bad flash, bootloops etc), You can just go in recovery, and recover your phone with that. It then reinstall everything the way it was.
2. Even though you have already made a NANDROID backup of your current ROM, DO make a backup of your apps using Titanium Backup or System Tuner, So that later on when you are on a new ROM, you could still recover all your Applications & data that you installed on the previous ROM.
3. Download the Latest 3.30 firmware package by mike1986 from here
This is required due to the ROM being build on the 3.30 RUU* Base. Firmwares are basically what your phone needs to run the ROM.
4. Alternatively you can download the latest User friendly 3.30 firmware by Kohr-ah from here
To get your CID, To get your CID, you can simply use an app called CID Getter from the app store. After getting your CID number, just download the CORRECT file for your CID and download it!
5. Download the latest 4EXT Recovery Touch by madmaxx82 from here
6. Download the Suggested Radio, Superwipe Script and the Latest 6.3.x XE or 6.3.x ROM from here
7. Remember to check all of their MD5 Checksum with the MD5 Checksum provided by the Download Host. You could use FastSum to do so.
Now that all of the preparation is done, It's time for the actual flashing. Be warned!
Flashing the Firmware:
1. Copy the Latest firmware package (PG58IMG.zip) you have previously downloaded into the Root of your SD card("Main Page")
2. Copy both the Superwipe and the ROM files into the SD Card. Preferably the Root of your SD Card.
3. Power down your device and make sure it is fully off-ed and not in Hotboot mode. (Tip: Try pulling battery)
4. Boot your device into bootloader, if you still don't know how to do that by now, it's by holding down the Power button + Volume down together till a white screen with words(not HTC) appears.
5. Make Sure you have done SuperCID and the SuperCID number should be 11111111 (or not if you are using the "User Friendly Firmware Package")
6. The firmware package should be found seconds after you booted into Bootloader, press the power button to confirm update.
7. Let the bootloader do it's work and you are done! - Tip: Your device is expected to update halfway, then reboot back into bootloader and continue updating. In the meantime DO NOT TOUCH YOUR DEVICE.
It's is to note that Firmware 3.30 still has Fastboot commands enabled. This means that fastboot commands like getvar, push, fastboot reboot etc is enabled. This is usually related to ADB.
Now that You are done with the Firmware, now lets move on to the ROM. If you are coming from below version 6.3.x you MUST flash the Superwipe Script first before flashing the ROM, for instructions to flash Superwipe Script, see SuperWipe below.
Flashing the ROM:
1. Eject your SD card and boot into Bootloader.
2. Your Bootloader should now read
-Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO-(your flashed radio)
*unchanged*
2. Select Recovery Mode and then quickly & swifly re-insert your SD Card.
3. Optionally, you could connect your Device to the PC using the "Toggle USB Storge" funtion on your recovery to delete the PG58IMG.zip. This would make your life easier.
4. Now, while you are in your recovery, select "install from sdcard" and navigate to your Superwipe zip and install it. Your device will now reboot automatically into Recovery again.
5. Now select "install from sdcard" again and navigate to your Android Revolution HD 6.2.x file and install it like you did to the superwipe.
6. Remember to select the Tick ONLY WHEN your device is HTC Sensation 4G at the first option (Tmos Fix).
7. Remember to select the Cross ONLY WHEN your device is HTC Sensation XE when it prompts you which Kernel you are installing. Removed as of ARHD 6.3.0
8. Do select the Tick for the Bravia Engine Support for more goodies!
9. After finishing the installation, select reboot at the Recovery Homepage and you are done!
10. Do note that first boots may last from 5mins to 20 mins.
Now, After flashing both the Firmware and the ROM, it's time to flash the suggested radio for ARHD 6.3.x
Flashing the Radio(optional):
1. Open your downloaded Radio file and connect your device via USB to the computer.
2. Select Charge only (works for me)
3. Drag the radio.img from the Zip file to the root of your adb folder(previously used in Writing SuperCID) and Open up the "Start Here.bat" file
4. Type in the Following Commands.
Code:
cd C:\adb
adb devices - to check whether is your device connected
adb reboot bootloader - your device should reboot into Fastboot Bootloader
fastboot flash radio radio.img - now let your "start here.exe" do all the work
5. When the "start here.exe" shows "finished. Total time: ---", type in this next,
Code:
fastboot reboot
Your phone should reboot & everything is done!
SUPERWIPE
1. At recovery, select "Install from SD Card"
2. Navigate to Superwipe script
3. Wait for it to finish flashing. - ARHD's Script should reboot your device back into Recovery.
4. Done.
How to make the best of your phone?
1. Now that you have completed flashing your ROM, you can proceed to Restoring your apps. Do take note to NOT restore system apps or system data.
2. Get Root Explorer and edit your Build.prop file (remember to Mount R/O - Open in text editor) and look for
Code:
# Increase overall touch responsiveness
windowsmgr.max_events_per_sec=60
debug.performance.tuning=1
video.accelerate.hw=1
Change the 60 you see into 150 and you should get something like this
Code:
# Increase overall touch responsiveness
windowsmgr.max_events_per_sec=150
debug.performance.tuning=1
video.accelerate.hw=1
Remember to Save the File! Root Explorer should also create a backup of the old Build.prop file.
3. To improve smoothness, you can also purchase System Tuner PRO and do the following settings.
Go into CPU settings, And set the governor to interactive, tap boot settings. Select "Force CPU1 Online" (to run both cores).
To offset some of the battery hit, I go to Screen Off Behavior, select On Demand governor with a max CPU speed of 540mhz. I leave the in call settings as is because I tend to do other things like look up information while in a call.
Set all the tweaks (such as sd card tweak, CPU settings, and Force ALL CPU Online) to run at boot completed. (as of 1.3, I now have them set as init.d script)
Reboot and I am done.
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Quoted from [here]
4. For ICS Fixes or Mods, Go to this thread by Hawke84 [Here]
Reverting to Gingerbread or below
Here's a brief explanation on what's going to happen.
1. You will have to flash firmware 1.17 - with referrance to "Flashing the Firmware" above.
2. You will then have to flash the previously downloaded Superwipe script
3. Only Then you could Restore your Nandroid backup if you have one, or flash your downloaded Gingerbread ROM.
4. And lastly flashing the Reccommeded Radio for that particular ROM or Backup.
If you have superCID, (11111111), use the 1.17 Hboot from here.
If you don't, use the 1.17 Hboot from here. Do note to download the right file with referrance to your MID and CID.
Hope you enjoy ARHD 6.3.x/ARHD 6.3.x XE.
Cheers!
*RUU: ROM Upgrade Utility - Usually Based on when building ROMs.
Extras & Updates
Newbies Extras
Technical Term's Definitions by PTKDev - HTC Desire Community
Waccopedia - Technical Term's Defination
Ported Mods by baddnwz - Check this out!
Sense 3.6 - 3.30 base Battery Indicator Mod by malybru
Beats Mod GB & ICS (Beats Dolby SRS Equalizer) by mudhi - Currently Unavailable for 6.3.x but STAY TUNED!
UPDATES
[30th January]
First Post before any other guides
Added Technical Term's Definitions
Noobproof-ed
[31st January]
Added alternate User-friendly firmware package step.
Addition of Beats Mod GB & ICS (Beats Dolby SRS Equalizer) by mudhi.
Minor Cosmetic Changes
[1st February]
Addition of instruction to flash Superwipe Script
Correction of Typo errors
[2nd Febuary]
Correction of Base.prop to Build.prop - crazy typo error. Props to waaren for pointing that out.
[22th Febuary]
Updated Due to ROM Upgrading to 6.3.0
Everything related to the old 6.2.x is changed.
[25th Febuary]
Minor Cosmetic Changes
Addition of Reverting to Gingerbread or Below section
Addition of WaccoPedia
Addition of Ported Mods by Baadnwz
Addition of Sense 3.6 - 3.30 base Battery Indicator Mod by malybru
Nice guide but I did not think that you can do advanced fastboot commands like pushing a radio after doing the firmware update?
ufo_uk said:
Nice guide but I did not think that you can do advanced fastboot commands like pushing a radio after doing the firmware update?
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Yes you can with the latest firmware.
CursedBat said:
Yes you can with the latest firmware.
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Cool sorry must have missed this
hboot_8x60_1.27.1100_20120113_signedbyaa.nb0 (with unlocked fastboot)- updated [28.01.2012]
ufo_uk said:
Cool sorry must have missed this
hboot_8x60_1.27.1100_20120113_signedbyaa.nb0 (with unlocked fastboot)- updated [28.01.2012]
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That's how I get this
-Revolutionary-
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
Nice guide
Thanks for the guide and tips. Where is the base.prop file located (Which directory)?
libertasanti said:
Thanks for the guide and tips. Where is the base.prop file located (Which directory)?
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You need Root Explorer (or any root exploring app) to do this.
It should be located under System folder. Remember to Mount R/O if you are using Root Explorer!
CursedBat said:
Preparation
3. Download the Latest 3.24 firmware package by mike1986 from here
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Maybe explain about 3.24 and 3.25
ziggy1001 said:
Maybe explain about 3.24 and 3.25
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Explain it in what sense?
Sorry think my brains not working ATM
ziggy1001 said:
Sorry think my brains not working ATM
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It's okay everyone has one of those days.
I dont have super cid still i can flash this rom or I must have supercid..help me please..
imranfarookj said:
I dont have super cid still i can flash this rom or I must have supercid..help me please..
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For ARHD 6.2.x/ARHD 6.2.x XE you need or need not SuperCID.
You could flash the firmware package from this Thread
To get your CID, you can simply use an app called CID Getter from the app store.
After getting your CID number, just download the CORRECT file for your CID and flash it. You should be alright!
Cheers!
Thanks for this!
mike1986. said:
Thanks for this!
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No, Thank YOU for your wonderful work
Had to move this to general, as it is not development nor a general guide, of which there is a number in development forum already.
Best is to tell arhd dev to include it in his thread.
Cheers
Alrighty
I thought you don't have to flash new radio, if you flashed firmware ?! Isn't radio included in it ?
Hello !
I use a Slimkat ROM weekly 5.8 build 4901 but GPS doesnt works.So I want to downgrade to Nexesque 3.6.Can you explain me the correct way to do it?Do I need RDS?
aleram said:
Hello !
I use a Slimkat ROM weekly 5.8 build 4901 but GPS doesnt works.So I want to downgrade to Nexesque 3.6.Can you explain me the correct way to do it?Do I need RDS?
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The idk how to read post of the day
Nexesque 3.6 thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2510965
Copy and pasted straight from the first post which you were unable to read
DOWNLOAD LINK (v3.6 November 22, 2013) (KERNEL INCLUDED)
Direct Download Link Here
*changelog and additionally OPTIONAL ADDON for customizing Rom (thanks hallokitty for the step by step guide) in post #2*
DOWNLOAD LINK (v3.5 October 9, 2013) (KERNEL INCLUDED)
Direct Download Link Here
*changelog and additionally OPTIONAL ADDON for customizing Rom (not part of original Nexesque release, thanks hallokitty for the step by step guide) in post #2*
** COMPATIBLE WITH BOTH LOCKED AND UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS **
TWRP / CWM INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Be rooted and bootloader unlocked with twrp or CWM (Safestrap Users, See post #4)
2. Factory reset
3. Mount System
4. Install ROM
5. Wipe Cache
6. Enjoy
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Further flashing instructions if required
Try putting file into root of SD card or internal storage. Before performing the full wipe make sure system is mounted as well. And double check system is mounted before flashing. If coming from another Rom make sure it was 4.1.2.
If previous Rom was higher than 4.1.2 then flash this before Nexesque: http://d-h.st/5EV
What is SlimKat? 4.4. What does the paragraph above say? If previous Rom was higher than 4.1.2 then flash this before Nexesque: http://d-h.st/5EV
palmbeach05 said:
The idk how to read post of the day
Nexesque 3.6 thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2510965
Copy and pasted straight from the first post which you were unable to read
DOWNLOAD LINK (v3.6 November 22, 2013) (KERNEL INCLUDED)
Direct Download Link Here
*changelog and additionally OPTIONAL ADDON for customizing Rom (thanks hallokitty for the step by step guide) in post #2*
DOWNLOAD LINK (v3.5 October 9, 2013) (KERNEL INCLUDED)
Direct Download Link Here
*changelog and additionally OPTIONAL ADDON for customizing Rom (not part of original Nexesque release, thanks hallokitty for the step by step guide) in post #2*
** COMPATIBLE WITH BOTH LOCKED AND UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS **
TWRP / CWM INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Be rooted and bootloader unlocked with twrp or CWM (Safestrap Users, See post #4)
2. Factory reset
3. Mount System
4. Install ROM
5. Wipe Cache
6. Enjoy
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Further flashing instructions if required
Try putting file into root of SD card or internal storage. Before performing the full wipe make sure system is mounted as well. And double check system is mounted before flashing. If coming from another Rom make sure it was 4.1.2.
If previous Rom was higher than 4.1.2 then flash this before Nexesque: http://d-h.st/5EV
What is SlimKat? 4.4. What does the paragraph above say? If previous Rom was higher than 4.1.2 then flash this before Nexesque: http://d-h.st/5EV
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I already tried to flash boot.IMG but I got the phone stuck on M logo.Then I reboot on recovery and reinstalled Slimkat 4.4... if you are so gentile to suggest any other solutions is better than tell me I am unable to read post.I have read all....
aleram said:
I already tried to flash boot.IMG but I got the phone stuck on M logo.Then I reboot on recovery and reinstalled Slimkat 4.4... if you are so gentile to suggest any other solutions is better than tell me I am unable to read post.I have read all....
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did you flash that, then flash the ROM before heading back to SlimKat?
palmbeach05 said:
did you flash that, then flash the ROM before heading back to SlimKat?
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Yes...when I have installed the rom I read the message status 7 installation aborted set_perm ....I checked file updater script in meta inf...I formatted system data cache then mounted all and flashed the ROM bit nothing...
resolved changing philz touch recovery to cwm 6.0.4.4 with flashify...bit the signal line is off.Already patched to enable full GSM functions....any idea?
Hello Guys,
I had made the mistake of moving to Oxygen Os just like many of you.
Good news is you can shift to the Cyanogen released Lollipop.
You have :
- Oneplus One
- TWRP installed ( latest version is recommended)
- Patience
You need :
- Download this
Credit for the file goes to @thoughtlesskyle
- Patience
Final steps to follow :
1. paste the downloaded file to ur phone
2. reboot into recovery
3. wipe dalvik cache,cache, system ,data ( not internal storage and usb otg)
4. Flash cm-12.0-YNG1TAS0YL-bacon-signed.zip
5. Reboot(Optionally you can also install SuperSu by chain fire before first reboot)
Hit Thanks if you like the post.
Have fun *****es...
Hey guys,
I have only rooted my Samsung galaxy Express GT i8730 by iRoot and have not done anything else. Could someone kindly please give me step by step very detailed instructions along with all the links to downloads for me to flash Cyanogenmod 11 or 12 on my device. I have tried a few different already instruction on xda, but none of them seem to work.
Any help is appreciated.
Is easy
1) ClockWorkMod 6.0.4.8 (or higher)
2) Download ROM .zip
3) Download Google apps (optional)
4) Put both .zip files on your device (either internal or external storage)
5) Boot your device into recovery mode
6) Make backup (if needed)
7) Wipe data/factory reset (not needed if installing updating from previous releases, but is necessary if upgrading between CM versions (example, cm-11.0 to cm-12.0 )
8) Install the ROM .zip file
9) Mount /system, install Google apps (optional)
10) Done.
You can search for TheWhisp on xda for more details.
Step by Step Installation of/Upgrade to Android Pie Custom Roms
Following this guide, you will lose all your data if haven't backed it up yet!!
Also NO USING GSI PIE!!!
Requirements:
- Twrp is already installed.
What you need:
- LineageosTWRP (Attached to thread)
- Custom Rom (can be found here)
- Open Gapps (Pico or Nano)
Only if Root is wanted: Chose either of them
Magisk(Recommended) or SuperSU
- A brain and a body
- The Knowledge that you will wipe your phone by doing this. Be Warned.
Installation:
1. Backup all the files that you have either by copying them to a usb drive ,a micro SD or your computer.
2. Check that all files are copied successfully and can be opened or viewed.
( Some apps have a cloud synchonisation feature, use it if you have it as an option since it is really helpful!)
3. Now, get your preferred rom, gapps and if wanted, your root method ready, also unzip the twrp file aswell.
Copy them to your micro SD.
4. Boot into twrp via adb or by using some app(root needed).
In Twrp, go into wipe option, then select change file system. Change file System to ext4.
4.1 Now use Twrp Reboot-Menu Option to reboot into recovery(twrp) again.
4.2 Wipe system, data, cache and dalvik-cache partitions using the Wipe option
5. Go into Install Option and Press on "Install IMG" , select pietwrp image and flash it. (The name should be lineagerecovery.img or something if downloaded via telegram)
(If you don't have it yet and are in the Lenovo P2 Telegram group, type #pietwrp in chat and make sure to safe it to your download folder. Otherwise it's also attached to this thread.)
6. Reboot back to recovery like you did in step 4.1.
7. Now install your rom and gapps.
8. Wipe cache and then reboot .
9. Setup your phone and Enjoy.
( For Root, reboot to recovery. Flash your Root Method, wipe cache and reboot)
Enjoy and thank your Devs
FAQ
Q: Instructions unclear, phone stuck in bootloop
A: Either do this:
Download this folder and use one of the two ".bat" files. Boot into Bootloader via Volume Down and Power Button. --
It will flash S048 Firmware of our Lenovo P2, after the flash-process is finished it will boot up on its own. Recommended: Do all the ota updates via ota app.
Or: Boot into bootloader, via adb cmd prompt use: fastboot boot lineagerecovery.img , then use reboot menu to reboot into twrp. Clean Wipe phone(Wipe system,data, cache and dalvik-cache Partitions) and try flashing your Rom etc. again.
Q: Instructions unclear, hardbricked my phone!!
A: Thaat shouldn't have happened. Did you screw up somewhere?...
Luckily you backed up your most important files!