[GUIDE] How to Root & S-OFF HTC Sensation - HBOOT 1.27.0000 & Firmware 3.33!

[rzr86]

Hi,

I am having some issues that I can't quite figure out.
Here's what I did:
1) Unlock bootloader
2) Gain S-Off
3) Update firmware to 3.33

At this point when I start into the bootloader I see:
Firmware 3.33
Pyramid PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.1100
RADIO-11.24A.3504.31_M
OpnADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012 17:33:34

At this point though, I can't seem to be able to boot into recovery.
If I do, the phone reboots into a "normal" boot.
I suppose this is an issue due to the update of the firmware? I notice that when I go into HBOOT it looks for files P...IMG.zip which it does not find since I renamed it.

I re-installed fw 3.33 again and followed (again) the instructions to the letter: let it update everything, then remove the SD card and only then press the power button. Perhaps there's a better way?

Thanks in advance for the help ...

try this way
from here do only step 2 for recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861

 

[yankeeDDL]

try this way
from here do only step 2 for recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861

Thanks rzr86.
Indeed the problem was that the recovery, for some reason, was not installed (or not installed properly).
I had used the "all in one" tool which seemed quite handy (it probably is: I must have done something wrong) but clearly it did not work for me.
So I "manually" re-flashed clockworkmod recovery and now all is well ...
I managed to install JB 4.2.2 last night and so far so good (I'm keeping an eye of power drain ...)

Anyway, thank you for the help: it is appreciated.

 

[Jon.W]

Just touched up the thread a bit. I haven't been logged in for a while and didn't know that this thread had got so many views! Because of that I tidied it up a little, making it a bit more clear.

 

[naujoks]

I think I've got a bit of a chicken or egg situation here.
Following this guide it tells you to do the S-OFF procedure, but in it it clearly tells you you must be rooted first.
Furthermore, I have't been able to find instructions how to get root with the 1.27 bootloader that I have.
Could anyone help?

 

[rzr86]

I think I've got a bit of a chicken or egg situation here.
Following this guide it tells you to do the S-OFF procedure, but in it it clearly tells you you must be rooted first.
Furthermore, I have't been able to find instructions how to get root with the 1.27 bootloader that I have.
Could anyone help?

did you unlocked the bootloader from htcdev site?
if yes then you have to be rooted in order to use that guide for S-OFF
flash a recovery
then flash this zip from recovery
http://download.chainfire.eu/315/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.25.zip
it will give you root
ater that follow the guide for S-OFF

if you haven't done anything already use this guide to S-OFF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2247319
it doesn't require root

 

[heyplaynow]

Is possible to unlock?

Is there some method to unlock the htc sensation z710e free? In the future, I want to root it, but before, I need unlock it to use it. Thanks!

 

[Jon.W]

Is there some method to unlock the htc sensation z710e free? In the future, I want to root it, but before, I need unlock it to use it. Thanks!

Hello, yes there is.
Follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107

 

[jsjjcky]

Hey Guys.
Due to the lack of simple NOOB Guides I've decided to make one for all the noobs out there.
(Including me. The amount of help I needed was unimaginable!)
This is the way I gained root and S-OFF. I thought I would help others by telling them my own method.
I HOLD NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR A BRICKED PHONE. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

STEP 1 - Unlocking the Bootloader.

Visit - www.htcdev.com and pick the Sensation that YOU have.
Here's how you can find out which Sensation you have.
Sensation 4G (T-Mobile) will have a 'customised' T-Mobile case saying 'T-Mobile' in the corner.
Sensation - Vodafone - Will have come with 'branded' firmware. (Vodafone symbol comes up when booting up phone.) Another way of spotting is having random apps. e.g. Music Store.
Sensation (Normal) - Pretty self-explanatory. No symbol when starting up phone, no apps just plain and simple.
REMEMBER TO CHECK USB DEBUGGING

Once you have chosen your correct phone follow the steps for unlocking the bootloader.
When you have completed all the steps on www.htcdev.com you will notice that when you hold 'power' and 'volume down' it says:
***UNLOCKED***
Which obviously means you have unlocked the bootloader.

STEP 2 - Gaining 'S-OFF'

Follow juopunutbear's guide on gaining S-OFF here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614617
I know - using a paperclip? Trust me, worth every bit of time. If it doesn't work then try and try again.

When you've gained 'S-OFF' you should notice that when you hold 'power' and 'volume down' it says:
***UNLOCKED***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT: 1.27.0000 S-OFF

Which is great!

STEP 3 - Flashing a new recovery

REMEMBER TO CHECK USB DEBUGGING

The way I flashed a new recovery was extremely quick and easy:
Download this AMAZING Tool-Kit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497404
All credit goes to hansoon2000!

Power on your phone.
Check you have USB DEBUGGING Enabled.
Plug your phone into your computer.
Make sure you have drivers enabled. (Unlocking the bootloader should of made you download 'HTC SYNC' for the drivers.)
UN-INSTALL HTC SYNC.
Unplug your phone from the usb cable so it enables you to power off.
Hold 'power' and 'volume down' and press power on 'FASTBOOT'
You've entered FASTBOOT.
Plug the USB Cable back into the phone.
Do not touch anything on the phone.
Go onto your computer and open up the HTC ALL IN ONE KIT.
In the top right-hand corner you will see a list of recoveries.
Click 4-EXT.
I've done a picture to help in attachments.
Your phone will go through numerous screens etc. but don't worry! It's flashing your new recovery! So long stock recovery!
When it has finished remember to check if it has worked!
When it has then congrats! Now onto root...

STEP 4 - Gaining Root

REMEMBER TO CHECK USB DEBUGGING

Use the All-in-One-Kit that you downloaded earlier for flashing the recovery to gain root. Read the instructions below.

Assuming you're doing this straight after the last step then you will not need to enter fastboot again, etc.
If not read through the last step again until OPENING THE HTC ALL IN ONE KIT.
This time in the bottom right hand corner you should see perm-root.
SEE ATTACHMENTS FOR A PICTURE.
Click it and let the program install Superuser and gain root access.

You should see SuperUser installed!

If all goes well then Congrats! You have successfully rooted and S-OFF'd your phone.
Now! Who wants a nice new ROM!?

Check this thread by walidhazem for a list of every ROM being developed for the Sensation: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613295

Hit thanks if I helped, this post took a lot of time and effort!

thanks for the share

 

[Jon.W]

thanks for the share

No problem, if I helped, hit the like button, it's free!

 

[heyplaynow]

Hello, yes there is.
Follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107

Thanks! I'll prove it!

 

[Jon.W]

Good luck

Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda app-developers app

 

[abdulkareem11]

I performed step 1 and step 2.. gained S-OFF and even my phone shows it is unlocked. But I can't perform step 3 using hasoon's all in one kit. Whenever I try to flash recovery and click on the button in the top right corner of hasoon's kit, my command prompt pops out and says that "it is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file."


What is the problem here? Am I missing something?

Thanks a lot. I rooted my phone with the procedure provided in that link. Thanks for providing it:good: :good:

 

[HAMLET93]

Please HELP ME!!!

Hello I can help is that I can not get s-off my htc sensation 4g hboot is 1.18 but I can not do it with revolutionary as revolutionary displays a message saying zerging root this migth take a minute or so .... Failed to get root: (good and use the method of tacoroot and nothing I hope it gives some idea of antemanos help me many thanks

 

[Craphead]

Why isnt this guide marked as outdated?? It isnt necessary anymore for quite a while now to use htcdev and therefore throw away your warranty in order to gain S-OFF.

 

[Amogh k shandilya]

hi i live i India so which version of bootloader of htc sensation should i use ?
please help

 

[tHr4sh3R]

Hey there.

I followed the instuctions in the startpost. Step 1 worked fine, Step 2 I couldn't do because it required a root, what would be Step 4.

So I did Step 3, but the Toolkit only said "waiting for device". So I stopped it again.
Now, after turning on my Sensation, I am stuck in the loadingscreen that pops up after entering my PIN. It just says loading, then jumps to black screen, and says loading again.
I can enter Fastboot and do a factory reset, but the problem persists.

Can anybody please help me? I fear I completely ****ed it up and lost my phone -.-

 

[rzr86]

hi i live i India so which version of bootloader of htc sensation should i use ?
please help

switch off the device
remove the battery and reinsert it
press and hold volume down and power button until it gets you to the hboot screen
there you will see which version of bootloader you have

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Hey there.

I followed the instuctions in the startpost. Step 1 worked fine, Step 2 I couldn't do because it required a root, what would be Step 4.

So I did Step 3, but the Toolkit only said "waiting for device". So I stopped it again.
Now, after turning on my Sensation, I am stuck in the loadingscreen that pops up after entering my PIN. It just says loading, then jumps to black screen, and says loading again.
I can enter Fastboot and do a factory reset, but the problem persists.

Can anybody please help me? I fear I completely ****ed it up and lost my phone -.-

do this
install 4ext recovery
enable smartflash
flash stock rom from recovery

for recovery see here(only step 2)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861

for stock rom link is in my signature

 

[tHr4sh3R]

do this
install 4ext recovery
enable smartflash
flash stock rom from recovery

for recovery see here(only step 2)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861

for stock rom link is in my signature

Thanks for the answer -

When I type this in cmd

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

the only thing that happens is

< waiting for device >

.
When I connect the cable when I try to boot the phone normally, I can see that USB-Debugging is enabled. But it seems it does not connect properly :/

 

[rzr86]

Thanks for the answer -

When I type this in cmd

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

the only thing that happens is

< waiting for device >

.
When I connect the cable when I try to boot the phone normally, I can see that USB-Debugging is enabled. But it seems it does not connect properly :/

Have you installed HTC drivers?
Also use 2.0 usb ports

Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda premium

---------- Post added at 08:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:45 PM ----------

Have you installed HTC drivers?
Also use 2.0 usb ports
And make sure that in hboot screen says fastboot usb
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda premium

Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda premium

 

[tHr4sh3R]

Have you installed HTC drivers?
Also use 2.0 usb ports

Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda premium

It worked after uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers and using another USB port. Thanks.
Now S-OFF and installing CyanogenMod : )