HTC Sensation users who have updated their device with the latest 1.27.00 firmware version can now easily root their devices easily without turning S Off. Over a period of this article, we will be checking out on what are the list of pre requisites need to be followed along with the detailed guide on how to root HTC Sensation. Please note that once the device is rooted, you can then install the apps which need the rooting access and also you can install many custom ROM firmwares. All thanks to the TheSnakeX user of XDA who has come out with this workaround for rooting the Sensation.
Disclaimer: Neither AndroidAdvices, nor developer should be held responsible for any damage happened to your device in the process of following the instructions mentioned in this article. It’s very unlikely that there will be any issues but just in case if at all there are any issues then we are committed to help you in solving the same.
Rooting Information: In the process of this article, the device will be rooted and once the device is rooted the warranty will get void. The only way with which you can restore the warranty is by re applying the official firmware update in your phone.
Essential Pre Requisites:
- In the process of rooting the device, there is a possibility that the data may get lost or corrupted. So, we recommend you to back up all the data with the help of below mentioned steps so that just in case if the data gets lost or corrupted, the same can be restored.
Notes – Backup in the mail so that you can then restore manually
SMS Messages – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts Stored in Phone Memory – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log – Call Log and Restore
Videos, Images, Videos & Files etc.– Copy to internal / External SD Card,
Internet & MMS Settings – Backup all the settings from “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names”
- Minimum charge left in the device should be at least 60% so as to ensure that device doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of firmware update.
- Enable the USB Debugging in your HTC Sensation from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. The USB Debugging option should be ticked as shown in the below screen capture.
- Disable all the antivirus suites in your computer and uninstall the same in your device as these tools generally tend to interrupt the process of firmware update.
Assuming that you have followed all the instructions mentioned above, you can now proceed to the next page where we have summed up a detailed tutorial on how to root your HTC Sensation.
