How to root HTC Sensation XL

The followings are steps to root the HTC Sensation XL phone from T-Mobile. I've tried it and it worked for me but do not guarantee it will work for you too, however try and see if the problem is solved.

1. S-OFF the Sensation

Boot to hboot by pressing volume down and power keys simultaneously. It will show whether it's S-ON or S-OFF on the first time. If it's S-OFF, go to step 2. It also shows the hboot version. Remind it as well.

Visit revolutionary.io website. Search and Download the revolutionary.exe and get the beta key from the website. Run the application and follow instruction to S-OFF the mobile phone

2. Install ClockworkMod Recovery from web

• Download the recovery from the web.

• Copy the PG58IMG file into the root folder of the SD card.

• Boot to hboot and accept the update when it asks so.

• Reboot the phone and delete the PG58IMG file from the SD card.

3. Permanently root the mobile phone

• Download the root file from the web.

• Copy the zip file from the SD card root folder.

• Reboot to hboot and choose recovery to start clockworkmod recovery.

• Backup the room first.

• Select "Install zip from sdcard" select "su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip" to install

• Reboot the mobile phone and it should be rooted