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Hi guys. Had this idea for a while. There are a lot of people joining xda on daily basis, and there are a lot of repetitive questions being asked which fill up Development threads. Point them here.

First thing first. I strongly advise you to read THIS thread before posting ANYTHING on XDA.

Then, have a quick look at the links at the bottom of this post. You might find what you need right away.

Third. Even if you do get your question answered, please, do come back and read the links in this post to educate yourself. You'll be surprised how much time and frustration it will save you in the future.

ASK ANY QUESTION HERE,adb, drivers, superCID etc...... You will either get an answer or will get pointed in the right direction.


No abuse towards noobs or silly questions is tolerated here!

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Hi,

Welcome to the SENSATION !

New users,or old hands,there is something here for everyone . :)

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  1. . Getting Started

    Everyone was new here once,so Noobs New users,please take the time to familiarize yourselves with how things work in the forum.
    Check HERE

    Now,the Sensation has come a long way in it's short history,and there are now many new tools and guides available.
    This thread is about publishing a list of these, including links,all in one place.
    If,anyone knows of any others that should be included,please feel free to chip in.

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    S-off

    Since HTC came up with Hboot 1.27 and 1.29 ,Revolutionary has not worked.
    The clever people at Unlimited.IO came up with the Juopunutbear S-OFF method.
    This can be found HERE

    There are some great guides and tools as well from :
  2. . ganeshp:[GUIDE] Juopunutbear S-OFF NO VOID WARRANTY| ROOT (1.2x HBOOTS)--NEW: ONE CLICK ROOT
  3. . kgs1992:[TOOL][10 JUNE] HTC Sensation/XE/4G Super Utility (all in one) by kgs1992 v6.6
  4. . -Asskicker-:[GUIDE] Flashing roms with S-ON and 1.27 HBOOT
  5. . hasoon2000:[TOOL] HTC Sensation 4G All-In-One Toolkit V1.1 [2-16-2012] [Noob-Proof]
  6. . auggie2k:[GUIDE] Juopunutbear S-OFF (HBOOT 1.27.0000 with 3.32 ICS Firmware)
  7. . KernelDev101: (S-OFF) {Guide} JuopunutBear S-OFF ( Virtualbox machine guide )

    S-off with rumrunner
  8. . topjohnwu: [GUIDE][NO NEED HTCDEV UNLOCK]Sick of the wire trick of S-OFF? Here's Rumrunner!!
  9. . ichigo_kurosaki: [GUIDE] Unlocking Bootloader, Rooting, and Wiretrick-Free S-OFF for Beginners

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    S-off with hboot < 1.18
  10. . xl VipeR lx :[Guide] to Installing S-off, Unlocking, ClockWork, Root, SuperCID & S-on
  11. . kgs1992:[TOOL][10 JUNE] HTC Sensation/XE/4G Super Utility (all in one) by kgs1992 v6.6

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    Roms/kernels/fixes/guides ALL IN ONE!
  12. walidhazem:★★★Roms/kernels/fixes/guides ALL IN ONE!★★★

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    Recovery Installation Problems
  13. . trkaaa:[ Guide ] for installing Both Custom / Stock Recovery / SU ( Downloads and Methods )

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    WiFi Errors
  14. seb_labine: [GUIDE] How to fix the «Wifi Error»
  15. . trkaaa:Solve WiFi Errors , Wrong S-ON , Radio Problem, htc Dev Unlock Method ( how it Works)

    <--->


    Phone Bricked?
  16. . dexter93:[Finally Here!] HTC Unbricking Project

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    Flashing ICS
  17. . joaquinf:[GUIDE][JUL.15.12] How to flash ICS 3.33 firmware | flash/update ARHD ICS ROM

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    Radio/Ril
  18. . mf2112:[RADIO][RIL][May 28 2012] Sensation Radio/RIL files

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    Firmware and CID
  19. . Kohr-Ah:[Firmware][June-15]User-Friendly Firmware 1.17/3.12/3.24,3.30 & 3.32 Universal

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    RUU
  20. . kgs1992:[GUIDE]RUU related info (Stock with RUU, extracting rom.zip & other flashing methods)

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    ROM Utilities
  21. Patrics83:ROM Cleaner
  22. Patrics83:Widget Scanner | Reload HTC Widget List | For All Sense 4.x ROMs

    <___>



    Sensation Fixes
  23. . Hawke84:[Fixes][03Apr] ICS Problem Fixes / Mods

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    Freenode IRC ICS Chat Channel
  24. . HELPMENOW

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    If All Else Fails
  25. . malybru:[HELP THREAD] Ask any question. Noob friendly.

    <--->


    Root with 1.27 hboot
  26. . TheSnakeX:[Guide] Root Official ICS ROM HBoot 1.27.000 Easily without S-Off
    *Warning*---This tool is also for the One X.Take care NOT to flash the One X kernel.

    <--->


    Swap Partition
  27. delta-roh:[MOD] How to make and use a swap partition on the SD-card
  28. hinxnz: [MOD] MultiSwap v1.1.0 [All in One] Prioritized Multiple Shared Swap

    <--->


    TMOUS APN unlock for tethering
  29. . GROGG88:[mod]TMOUS APN unlock for tethering

    <--->

    Windows 7 & 8 Drivers
  30. malybru: Windows 7 & 8 Drivers

    8.1 drivers + youtube video instructions HERE

    <--->


    Installing ADB/SDK and How to make a logcat
  31. . blahbl4hblah :[GUIDE] Installing ADB/SDK and How to make a logcat
  32. . MLIGN :[GUIDE] (For Noobs) SDK, ADB, and Drivers

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    [Firmware][May 15][TMOUS-ICS-3.32.531.14-unlocked]
  33. . GROGG88:[Firmware][May 15][TMOUS-ICS-3.32.531.14-unlocked]

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    Sim Unlock
  34. . xl VipeR lx:[GUIDE] TO UNLOCK YOUR SENSATION FREE - WORKING FOR EVERY SENSATION (noobproof)
  35. kgs1992 : + this for hboot 1.27 or higher

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    Debrand,Rebrand
  36. . alexp999:[GUIDE] How to Debrand, Rebrand & Flash Stock ROMs to your Sensation

    <--->

    OTA RootKeeper (and temporary un-root)
  37. . supercurio: OTA RootKeeper

    <--->

    GPS FIX
  38. crypted: AGPS Patch Sensation | GET BACK TO RAPID GPS LOCK, CAN LOCK ONTO MORE SATS

    <--->

    Ganesh Explains
  39. ganeshp: Ganesh explains about rooting,s-off,HTCDEV,ROMS firmware,recovery,SuperCID,ETC<ETC>

    <--->




Hope this helps.

:) ENJOY :)


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Gödel

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Why wouldn't you SuperCID?

I put a question in the firmware/partition thread yesterday, still no answer so I'll kick off by asking it again.

I see a lot of people getting trouble with their CID when installing firmware, and the firmware package is constantly updated with new CID's, however it seems prudent to become SuperCID anyway.

Is there a reason for not wanting SuperCID? From my understanding it's just a "label" in the phone, so it doesn't affect signal strength / how good your radio works etc. So it seems weird to want to avoid SuperCID. Am I right?

The only reason I can think of is in case of warranty returns or so. But why are so many (with a working device) trying to install firmware with their original CID then?

I hope someone understands my question.
 

sarkar_007

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Hi guys. Had this idea for a while. There are a lot of people joining xda on daily basis, and there are a lot of repetitive questions being asked which fill up Development threads. Point them here.

ASK ANY QUESTION HERE,adb, drivers, superCID etc...... You will either get an answer or will get pointed in the right direction.

I hope more experienced guys will help out, lets turn this thread into near enough real time help chat. I hope idea takes of and this becomes a sticky. Obviously, anyone can ask questions, not just newbees.

No abuse towards noobs or silly questions is tolerated here!

Thanks for offering to help. I am seeing a trend here that questions are simply ignored. I am a beginner in this 'root' thing. Though I successfully rooted my previous phone HTC Desire.

I had asked a query in the following thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1436663 but nobody has answered it.

I will be obliged if you could kindly answer my question. TIA!
 

Gödel

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Thanks for offering to help. I am seeing a trend here that questions are simply ignored. I am a beginner in this 'root' thing. Though I successfully rooted my previous phone HTC Desire.

I had asked a query in the following thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1436663 but nobody has answered it.

I will be obliged if you could kindly answer my question. TIA!

Yes you are right, If you want to go back to S-on sometime (which you'll only want in case of warranty returns), you'll need official firmware/hboot. However, S-on is a dangerous process, people have bricked their devices doing it.
The official firmware from that thread can be used for other purposes as well (If you're phone works better, you can switch to stock ROM/firmware and leave it S-off), but if you're not having troubles, I see no need to do that.

Also, you can make a NANDroid backup of your phone after you have rooted/S-off/CWM, so switching to Stock ROM won't be a problem.

For now, I wholeheartedly recommend Custom ROMs with the appropriate firmware.
 
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I put a question in the firmware/partition thread yesterday, still no answer so I'll kick off by asking it again.

I see a lot of people getting trouble with their CID when installing firmware, and the firmware package is constantly updated with new CID's, however it seems prudent to become SuperCID anyway.

Is there a reason for not wanting SuperCID? From my understanding it's just a "label" in the phone, so it doesn't affect signal strength / how good your radio works etc. So it seems weird to want to avoid SuperCID. Am I right?

The only reason I can think of is in case of warranty returns or so. But why are so many (with a working device) trying to install firmware with their original CID then?

I hope someone understands my question.

Personally i cant think off a reason not superCID your device. Other than Warrenty
I had to to install the latest firmware for my ICS rom.
Its such an easy thing to do
 
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sarkar_007

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Yes you are right, If you want to go back to S-on sometime (which you'll only want in case of warranty returns), you'll need official firmware/hboot. However, S-on is a dangerous process, people have bricked their devices doing it.
The official firmware from that thread can be used for other purposes as well (If you're phone works better, you can switch to stock ROM/firmware and leave it S-off), but if you're not having troubles, I see no need to do that.

Also, you can make a NANDroid backup of your phone after you have rooted/S-off/CWM, so switching to Stock ROM won't be a problem.

For now, I wholeheartedly recommend Custom ROMs with the appropriate firmware.

Thats exactly what I wanted to know. The RUU posted in the thread is 1.45.720.1 and my phone is 1.45.720.2. Where can I get exact RUU? And if ever I want to go back to stock can I use the 1.45.720.1 on my phone which is 1.45.720.2?
 

undercover

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I put a question in the firmware/partition thread yesterday, still no answer so I'll kick off by asking it again.

I see a lot of people getting trouble with their CID when installing firmware, and the firmware package is constantly updated with new CID's, however it seems prudent to become SuperCID anyway.

Is there a reason for not wanting SuperCID? From my understanding it's just a "label" in the phone, so it doesn't affect signal strength / how good your radio works etc. So it seems weird to want to avoid SuperCID. Am I right?

The only reason I can think of is in case of warranty returns or so. But why are so many (with a working device) trying to install firmware with their original CID then?

I hope someone understands my question.
No good reason not to superCID. Its just as easy to return to your previous cid.
Thanks for offering to help. I am seeing a trend here that questions are simply ignored. I am a beginner in this 'root' thing. Though I successfully rooted my previous phone HTC Desire.

I had asked a query in the following thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1436663 but nobody has answered it.

I will be obliged if you could kindly answer my question. TIA!
I use phone, tablet most of the time, so would appreciate if you posted questions here instead of providing links.
Yes you are right, If you want to go back to S-on sometime (which you'll only want in case of warranty returns), you'll need official firmware/hboot. However, S-on is a dangerous process, people have bricked their devices doing it.
The official firmware from that thread can be used for other purposes as well (If you're phone works better, you can switch to stock ROM/firmware and leave it S-off), but if you're not having troubles, I see no need to do that.

Also, you can make a NANDroid backup of your phone after you have rooted/S-off/CWM, so switching to Stock ROM won't be a problem.

For now, I wholeheartedly recommend Custom ROMs with the appropriate firmware.
S-on goes wrong if you do it on rooted phone only by the looks of it. Although, any of this nodding businessis potentially dangerous, all you can do is to learn as much as you can to minimise possibility of a brick.
Personally i cant think off a reason not superCID your device. Other than Warrenty
I had to to install the latest firmware for my ICS rom.
Its such an easy thing to do
Easily reversible to your previous cid, same command as to superCID
Thats exactly what I wanted to know. The RUU posted in the thread is 1.45.720.1 and my phone is 1.45.720.2. Where can I get exact RUU? And if ever I want to go back to stock can I use the 1.45.720.1 on my phone which is 1.45.720.2?
I did manage to find some ruus which are not on xda. You need to look in your local forums.
 
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Hello there! Can I somehow replace standart all programs viewer with something other? I need folders, because it's not useful when you get the whole stuff at once. But I also like standart home screen, so i just need to replace action of all programs button.
 

Kohr-Ah

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Hello there! Can I somehow replace standart all programs viewer with something other? I need folders, because it's not useful when you get the whole stuff at once. But I also like standart home screen, so i just need to replace action of all programs button.

Do you mean can you replace the launcher with something that is different/more compact?

You can always try a different desktop launcher like Go Launcher or ADW but you will lose your ability to use Sense widgets. I don't know of anyone that has modified Sense Launcher to allow folders.
 

Kohr-Ah

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I don't want other launchers - sense stock is good, but I need something other for all programs menu - actually i've found AppFolders.
I just want to remap action on left button to app folder, for example. Is it possible in sense?
(screens here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1194882)

It is completely possible as the EVO people have done it as so:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1148978

But I don't see that option in the mod forums for us. I would even ask tommytomatoe how to do it for the Sensation.
 
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I have revolutionairy 6.02 on my phone and I am having problems with reboots. Seems to be around the sms. Anyone have any problems like this? I havent been able to find anyone else so far.

Also just curious if anyone has heard anything on cyanogenmod 9 for sensation? Love cyanogenmod roms.
 

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Also just curious if anyone has heard anything on cyanogenmod 9 for sensation? Love cyanogenmod roms.

Cyanogen updates are like Fight Club.

Rule number 1. You don't talk about Cyanogen updates.

Rule number 2. You don't talk about Cyanogen updates.

That aside.....CM9 is being worked on. That's the only update there is. It'll get here when it gets here. (And yeah...I'm drooling with anticipation too and it drives me bonkers that I have no idea when we'll get to see it :D But that's the way Cyanogen rolls.)
 

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