How To Root/Install CWM recovery in the Sensation on HBoot Version 1.27.0000

If you happen to own a Sensation smartphone running on the Android 4.0.3 ICS with HBoot version 1.27.0000 and looking for a simple a way to gainrootaccesson it, then you have come to the right place. We have compiled all the required steps below to get you started with rooting the Sensation to enjoy the happiness that most Android users are having with their rooted . Here you go:By EditAndroidI. Before You Begin:1. Your smartphone must be running on Android 4.0.3 ICS with HBoot Version 1.27.00002. You must have unlockedbootloaderof your device. You can do so fromhere.3. The following procedure works onbasedPCs only.II. Downloading Required Files:1.Fastboot2.ClockworkMod Recovery (Download link’s given there next to the phone name)3.Root PackageIII. Installing CWM Recovery on the Sensation on HBoot Version 1.27.00001. Downloadallthefilesmentioned above to the Desktop of your PC.2. Extract files from the Fastboot package to your Desktop. You can use tools like WinRAR to do it.3. Connect your smartphone to your PC using the USB cable.4. Open aCommandPromptWindow on the Desktop of your PC where adb.exe and fastboot.exefilesare loed. Right-click on any empty ar on the screen while holding theShiftbutton on your board, chooseOpen command window hereoption.5. Type in the following commands in the Command Prompt Window to reboot your device into bootloader mode:adb reboot bootloader6. When your device enters the bootloader menu, choosefastbootoption.7. Rename the recovery file you downloaded from the above section torecovery.img. It helps us sily flash the recovery using fastboot.8. Now, in the Command Prompt window you opened in rlier step, type in the following command:fastboot flash recovery recovery.img9. The recovery will be flashed on your device and you should see the confirmation on your screen.10. Issue the following command using the same Command Prompt Window to reboot your device:fastboot rebootYou have successfully installed the ClockworkMod Recovery on your device and now hd on to the next section to root your device.IV. Rooting the Sensation on HBoot Version 1.27.00001. Connect your phone to your PC using the USB cable. Make sure that your phone is turned ON in the normal mode.2. Copy the RootPackagefileto the rootfolderof your device’s SD card. Plse do not put the file in any deep folder.3. Open a Command Prompt Window on your Desktop and issue the following command:adb reboot recovery4. Your phone will reboot into the Recovery mode.5. From the Main Menu of the Recovery, chooseinstall zip from sdcardfollowed bychoose zip from sdcard.6. Select the Root PackageZIPfilewhich you copied to your phone for flashing.7. As soon as the rooting file is flashed, choosereboot system nowfrom the Recovery menu.Congrats ! Your Sensation is now rooted.You now have the ability to install root-only apps as well as custom ROMs on your phone.