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[HTC Sensation] HorstDCC:
firmware upgrade after 5.0.x flash

First evaluation:

1. everything works: it seems the restore behaves as expected

2. rosie is much faster/more responsive (this was a surprise)

3. wifi works correctly, as it did before

4. radio performance and its battery impact can only be evaluated after a bit of time ....

5. in rosie I have a vertical bar to the left of about 1? pixel on every homescreen. It's kind of like a sync/frequency error in the old CRT days because the vertical bar mirrors another part of the screen like a wrap-around. It's ugly but not distracting because it's rather limited to a very small zone of the screen.

6. Battery stats are off again, but this happens often when retsoring or flashing. So tomorrow I'll recharge to 100%, boot into recovery and wipe batery stats again.

NB: Any of this might be avoided by actualy superwiping and flashing the ROM instead of restoring it.
[HTC Sensation] danperde:
Update on WIFI calling

I flashed the wifi calling patch for GB on ICS and, of course, I got in bootloop. I reflashed update from 5.1 to 5.2 over, no wipe, my phone is working again. The WIFI calling app starts now, no force closes, but then it throws me an error "No valid SIM card". Any ideas what needs to be changed in the apk or lib to make it work?
[HTC Sensation] i900frenchaddict:
I would have said things a bit differently:

5.0.X is really experimental, so far no overclock because no custom kernel available, some stability problems, also since it's ICS, some uncompatible apps. Try it if you enjoy having the very latest thing, but keep in mind you may have some FC, reboots, etc

4.x.x is stable and reliable, more than fast enough for a daily use (and normal gaming), it has all the fancy of Sense 3.5 so nice design (if you really like Sense, use this one!). The best choice for most of people.

3.x.x remains the fastest in terms of raw performances, giving the highest bechmark scores, but you won't notice it at all (compared to 4.x.x) unless you play very hard games (PS1 and N64 emulators, etc), also only this one allows to use Chainfire3d, so to play Tegra2 games. So in my opinion it's the choice for heavy gamers

Comming from a stock ROM, I think you should NANDbackup your 5.0.2 ROM and give a try to one of the two other ones, just to see how fast and smooth the Sensation can be (I mean, for speed and smoothness, the difference between stock and 3.x.x or 4.x.x is really greater than the difference between stock and 5.0.2)
[HTC Sensation] Donny1987:
I'm sorry about that dude, but when I got it I did Wipe All Partitions (except SD card), Wipe Dalvik Cache and flash ROM
[HTC Sensation] SensationalAdrian:
Will this factory reset the system?
[HTC Sensation] Donny1987:
Everything will be removed... you will get a 'clean' Android installation.
[HTC Sensation] duskom:
Thanks guys for the info
[HTC Sensation] SensationalAdrian:
Instead of wiping partitions, I ended up installing 3.6.8 since it just so happened to be on my SD card. So far, It made it to the beats logo screen. Hopefully it will come all the way on. Thanks for trying to help me Donny1987.

It just came all the way on, surprisingly. I wonder why I couldn't go to 3.6.9 from 3.6.7? That's weird.
[HTC Sensation] sromer:
I posted this a while ago, but never got a reply...

So am i the only one who can pull down the notification bar on the lockscreen?

Pretty sure we shouldn't be able to do that.
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
I can do that as well :D Not sure if it's an issue or intended.
[HTC Sensation] :
dont forget about holding down the home button to show recent apps and swiping it to the side to remove it
[HTC Sensation] sromer:
Im starting to think we're not meant to be able to do it, because if i try to turn wifi/bluetooth/hotspot on while my phone's locked, the screen turns off and it goes back to sleep.
[HTC Sensation] Donny1987:
Then you probably have a bad download of 3.6.9, download again and verify md5 hash
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
This is default ICS feature :)
[HTC Sensation] loni90:
having 5.0.2

having problem with the phone shutting me down, totally black screen, powerbutton not working. try to use unlockbitton but no effect, have to take out battery to restart it... why?

oh, and cant change screen shutdown, auto at 30 sek i think... i set 2 min, but no effect. tried never shut down screen, but does still shut down after 30sek.
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
Flash latest firmware.
[HTC Sensation] lightninbug:
Can someone please link me to 5.0.3 post? If it was released? I'm on a train now and the xda app doesn't have search
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
5.0.3 wasn't released yet.
[HTC Sensation] jermx:
Just flashed to 1.1.7. So far okay. Slightly faster and no UI lags at the moment. Will do further testing and report back.
[HTC Sensation] bobsbbq:
First impressions for me are good. Fast no lag, and really snappy swiping between home screens.

Only thing that was weird for me it did not install any of my apps. I had to manually install them. They usually install when it syncs with Google.
[HTC Sensation] kripwalk:
Does the T-Mobile version support HSPA+? Mine just works as EDGE lmao
[HTC Sensation] calimove:
how do you prevent google to restore apps but let gmail restore contacts and calender only?
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
Yes, there is HSPA+ for T-Mobile users by default.
[HTC Sensation] Dacoit:
hmm i still don't have 4g symbol. It still says H
[HTC Sensation] jermx:
Mike: I just experienced UI lag. But that was after first time reboot. I rebooted the device again and see whether the problem still persists.
[HTC Sensation] billy_overheat:
Your rom is the best in desire HD. Now, it's even better in sensation because you are here! :D thanks mike!
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
4G is in the second post.
[HTC Sensation] kripwalk:
Oh? But for me it says EDGE
[HTC Sensation] adclem:
You have to flash that file from the second post where Mike has the extras posted.

Later,:)
[HTC Sensation] bobsbbq:
Yes I don't get the 4G icon either. No problem for me you can just flash the zip found here and put it back.
[HTC Sensation] gil78:
Good 1.1.7 OC 1.5Ghz
[HTC Sensation] the_real_fosgate:
Hey Mike,

do you speak from german T-Mobil also ... or is there only a special version

for the U.S. T-Mobile? IMy Provider is T-Mobile Germany and i want to know if

have to do something special when I install your Rom.

Regards

Robert
[HTC Sensation] tabuburn:
Settings<Privacy<Uncheck Automatic Restore

You must do this before adding your google account if you wiped before flash.

Or before flashing ROM without wipe.
[HTC Sensation] bobsbbq:
Mine was on edge at first but then after a restart it went to H, just give it some time or restart.
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
Ok what am I suppose to do? Call your provider? Build transmitter for you? It seems that you are in EDGE only area and there is nothing I can do.
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
I think T-Mobile only for US users.
[HTC Sensation] calimove:
no problem...so once unchecked i can add google in and sync contacts and calender and that will function fine but not restore the rest of the stuff? would be fine with me if it works this way
[HTC Sensation] deagleone:
you think right mike :)
[HTC Sensation] craven667:
hey mike questiong for you cuz you said firmware but can tell from post he dont know what he is talking about can you look into it for us and see if we need/want it not sure whats up with your vac so no rush bro

lol but seeming a new anything its hard not to flash

and i sent you pm not sure if it will help with wifi calling but i tried

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1409730

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lol i woulnt download from a train one skip on a file and youll be crashed lol wait till you get some place
[HTC Sensation] aNYthing24:
It's an ICS feature.
[HTC Sensation] sterz85:
anybody have the 4G icon for the ICS build?

or the battery % mod?
[HTC Sensation] smartamazing:
Hi Mike dont forget to include the Beats Audio Notifier Icon and the Beats Audio ENABLE/DISABLE option:-)
[HTC Sensation] :
i have added a 4g lte icon for me but i heard that the mods for the older roms work on here
[HTC Sensation] lindahl85:
I would like to see a battery % feature in the next update without using uot kitchen. I had one rom that showed % inside of the battery icon.
[HTC Sensation] BEWBTUBE:
Settings seems to force close whenever I try to enable installation of 3rd party apps
[HTC Sensation] sterz85:
did you use the 4g mods for the older roms? (4.1.x roms)
[HTC Sensation] BEWBTUBE:
Actually whenever I click the Security option in settings it force closes. Anyone else having this issue, any way around it?
[HTC Sensation] a1_o:
the 5.0.2 camera is not good as ARH4.0.1 camera

the Android Revolution HD 4.1.1 camera is the best camera I have used
[HTC Sensation] nabzilla1990:
while flashing the firmware package for ICS during the process my phone said model ID incorrect and now refuses to flash any firmware zips or revert back to the old bootloader stuck at hboot 1.20
[HTC Sensation] sterz85:
you don't have Super CID

go here, step 4

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
[HTC Sensation] BEWBTUBE:
Odd, I can't get the USB debugging to pop up, I have it selected, but it doesn't show up in the notifcation bar
[HTC Sensation] juice_cazarez:
I didn't know swiping side to side removed them . Lol thanks love this feature
[HTC Sensation] nabzilla1990:
Thanks I went ahead and super cid the phone worked another problem I'm running into is I can't see some paid apps in the market for example touchdown key
[HTC Sensation] Xpire:
Hey guys,

I've been using 5.0.2 and it's been fine ever since I flashed it when it was released.

However, in the past 24 hours my phone has gone a bit crazy, but I didn't change anything though. Phone has been crashing in calls, randomly crashing while in my pocket and keyboard hasn't been working at some times. Anyone else getting these issues?
[HTC Sensation] BEWBTUBE:
did you install the new firmware?
[HTC Sensation] Xpire:
Sorry I'm not sure which firmware you're referring to...can you link me?

A bit confused as I'm interpreting that firmware is the same thing as the ROM itself... which doesn't make sense :S

EDIT: Sorry, I just checked page one and noticed that mike updated it all. All that info wasn't there when I flashed it. Will have to have a read, thanks.

Will I have to flash this new firmware AND the new recommended radio?

Would this firmware still work with other roms in the future such as CM or trips iCS rom?

Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] BEWBTUBE:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14192842&postcount=4

when you scroll down it says FIRMWARE install this before installing custom rom.
[HTC Sensation] Xpire:
Thanks. I just edited my previous post. :)
[HTC Sensation] BEWBTUBE:
I can't answer all of those question, but I do know that he only recently added that, because I was also having some minor issues, before running the firmware update make sure you did do the supercid part of the initial rooting/s-off/recovery process.

When you install the update for the firmware you get the newest radio from ICS RUU, but that's not the same as the one Mike provides and suggests you use, however I have not had any issues using the ICS ruu radio on tmous.
[HTC Sensation] BIGMOH:
FC in Personalize > wallpaper choosen from gallery

the FC can be reproduced over and over again ->

1. go to personalize from home screen

2. go to display

3. go to wallpaper

4. choose Gallery

5. choose a picture and crop if you want to

6. i get this message :confused:
[HTC Sensation] kickdrum74:
Hey guys just had my first issue with ARHD ICS 5.0.2. I am on my third day and all of a sudden while I was at work I woke my phone and it would not respond. So I did the 3 button shuffle and it would boot up to about 5 minutes and then boot loop and bootloop. I tried dalvic and cache formats but it didn't work. I then superwiped and reinstalled and it lasted for about an hour and it did it again. I am reverting back to 3.6.9 for now. Awesome look at things to come though. Best of luck guys. Thanks again
[HTC Sensation] red8981:
if you can take a look at the post, ICS Fix, in my signature.
[HTC Sensation] Xpire:
Is it just me or is the MD5 for the recommended radio for 5.x.x wrong? I keep getting 2820DDFA9C830E63A8199E78979CE927

EDIT: I'm not sure whether I've done the SuperCID stuff for my phone yet, is there a way to check whether this has been done already?
[HTC Sensation] BIGMOH:
Radio update fail!

i'm currently on Radio: 10.14.9035.02_2

i downloaded the file mention in OP #4 but i get FAILED

YES, i do have USB debugging checked ;)

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Thanks, i took a different root.

I went to ES File Explorer and opened the picture with ES picture viewer and set it from there.
[HTC Sensation] BEWBTUBE:
I would suggest installing wallpaper wizardrii (i think that's how it's spelled) it's a wonderful little app that bypasses this issue and allows for you to set your wallpaper in the right potrait aspect ratio. The other fix is to just go into gallery, long press the image, set as wallpaper, however this option gives you the wrong shape cropping utility.
[HTC Sensation] xdiable:
If you don't remember doing all the steps then you haven't done it.
[HTC Sensation] wmoore:
Looking forward to your report. I plan on doing the same tonight.

If it aint broke .... well go ahead and break it anyway :D
[HTC Sensation] reycharlesconrad:
Did you get the black screen and just the status bar showing in the screen?

Same happened to me :-(

How did you do the 3 button shuffle?

Sorry I'm new to this phone and ROM.

Thanks
[HTC Sensation] wmoore:
I'm pretty sure the icon notification was disabled by default in 3.6 and 4.1 (you don't say what you're using). From memory you can switch it back on with a tweak to build.prop - it was mentioned somewhere in this thread. Do a search and I'm sure you'll find the answer.
[HTC Sensation] reycharlesconrad:
Hello everyone,

Is it ok to flash 4.1.9 over 5.0.2 without issues provided that I super wipe first?

thank you
[HTC Sensation] wmoore:
Did you try Settings --> Applications --> Gallery --> Clear Data / Clear Cache?

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This has something to do with how you get S-OFF. I read it on another thread but can't remember the exact scenario. Search for 'radio s-off' and you will probably find it.

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You definitely should SuperWipe.
[HTC Sensation] BEWBTUBE:
you'll want to update your firmware (it's in the 5.0.2 download page), you'll definitely want to superwipe, then install 5.0.1, then install the 5.0.1 -> 5.0.2 update.
[HTC Sensation] Differentiation:
Hi Mike, I have flashed several of your roms and for some reason, everytime I turn on the phone, prior to the bootanimation screen (I dunno what this screen is called), there are 3 colors (Red Green and if memory serves me correct, Blue as well) with 3 androids at the bottom.

It doesn't interfere with my phone usage, but it's just unpleasing to the eye.

I'm currently on your latest ICS rom.

Sadly, I cannot take a picture/screenshot for you to look better.

If you understand what I am talking about, do you know a fix for this?

Thanks a lot!
[HTC Sensation] reycharlesconrad:
thanks to both of you :D

btw, what is the 3 button shuffle? does it have something to do with restarting the phone without actually pulling out the battery? sorry im new to this phone :)

thanks a lot!
[HTC Sensation] adiallo77:
would any like to share battery stats and what radio theyre using (:?
[HTC Sensation] adiallo77:
its when you hold volume down+power button to get into bootloader
[HTC Sensation] hurleyint2000:
5.x.x Does not have wifi calling built in...Do i need to flash the one in the addons for the 3.x.x 4.x.x or is the wifi calling a typo? I really need Wifi Calling to work or I can't use ICS until it is supported. Any help on this issue would be appreciated.
[HTC Sensation] adiallo77:
you can download it from market and if you flash any 3.xx or 4.xx addons your phone will be screwed and you'd be forced to reflash the rom. If you want I can pull the apk in the morning and PM you
[HTC Sensation] erraggy:
No, that is only two buttons ;)

The three button shuffle (or salute) is indeed how to reboot your phone instead of pulling the battery.

You hold in both volume up & volume down along with the power button.

:D
[HTC Sensation] hurleyint2000:
TMOUS Wifi Calling is NOT on the market...LOL Someone please help that person...In other news...Need an answer about this Wifi Calling solution. Is it a typo? Or is there a zip out there that works with 5.x.x?
[HTC Sensation] erraggy:
No, there is no solution for tmous wifi calling on the ics/5.x ROM.

This is not at all true:

Just wrong. O_o
[HTC Sensation] adiallo77:
ehh its from my experience I tried flashing 4.xx mods and had to reflash whole rom
[HTC Sensation] baraks:
Hi mike

just flashed new firmware and 5.0.2 fixed permissions cleared cashe and i have a some issues...

I may need some help

1.I cant change the wallpapers... gallery crashing tried the tips in the fixes theard...

2. i cant change the links in the bottom bar it tells me that the wallpaper has stopped working....

3. beats audio notification dont shows up when i play music using my BeatsAudio solo HD headset

4. for some reason in the hboot screen on the top it says ***LOCKED***

Please help me...
[HTC Sensation] duskom:
I've installed 4.x version. Lookin good so far. Is there a flashable zip to add small clock/wether widget like the 5.x version have?
[HTC Sensation] red8981:
Your questions has been asked n+1 times, but none the less

1. It is known issue for 5.0.x, try a different app. One page back, someone just asked.

2. You can't put 3rd party icon in it

3. Known issue, mike is working on it

4. I have no idea what is this.

Take a look at the link, ICS problem fix, in my signature
[HTC Sensation] red8981:
There are widgets in market that will suit you need. Hopefully
[HTC Sensation] gluonyc:
Actually, relating to other app's icon on bottom bar, you can put a folder full of icons of that kind with no problems. In lockscreen, when you slide the folder icon to the ring, the phone unlocks with the folder allready opened... And absolutely no errors :-)
[HTC Sensation] baraks:
thanks...

now i have another problem i cant when i restore my nandroid of 4.1.9 it wont boot.... i suspect that happens because the firmware update...

Any ideas? I wishe to revert to 4.1.9
[HTC Sensation] sromer:
Is it safe to flash the ICS Firmware if we are already on 5.0.2?

Or would i have to superwipe, flash the firmware and then reflash the ROM?
[HTC Sensation] Retrolock:
I noticed your issue #5 also, I restored from backup after the firmware update and didn't superwipe.
[HTC Sensation] HorstDCC:
firmware upgrade after 5.0.x flash

Second evaluation more or less 10hours later:

1. Everything is still A-OK.

2. The vertical screen glitch on the homescreen disappeared (previous 5.).

3. The only app that was not compatible with force GPU rendering (that I kept), now apparently has no problem with it. So i'm leaving forced GPU rendering on, which gives me an even smoother user experience.

4. Battery life is spectacularly better. If BatteryMix prognosis proves reliable it is 200% of what it was with the old firmware. But this is something I will only be able to asses correctly in a day or two (especialy since 52hours is what batteryMix tells me to expect with WiFi and GPS continuously on :-)).

5. Reception on the receiving end of phonecall is about the only test left. In the past many radios proved to make a difference there. With some I was unreachable at home (without realizing it because my reception indicator was good and I didn't have any trouble calling out.) And I'm not sure this would be relevant for somebody else because when we tested stuff like this with the team it became apparent that one should look for an optimal radio+region combination.

So, all of this without wiping my issueless 5.0.2 before firmware upgrading.

Fun test.
[HTC Sensation] crunkin:
I dont know how often this has been asked: I'm already on 5.0.2 but I dont have the new firmware. Can I flash it without having to set up my phone again? Or is there absolutely NO possibility for this? Read the last couple of pages, but I'm at work right now so can't read all the time.. I've read something about making a backup, flashing firmware, restoring backup? But wouldnt that restore the old firmware as well?

Thank you.

EDIT:

Another thing, I dont have SuperCID. Needed for firmware update? Dont know how to get it, as I'm on linux and dont have fastboot. Only see adb. Any help?
[HTC Sensation] HorstDCC:
Thankyou, that's a handy tip.
[HTC Sensation] dakrizma:
I had 5.0.2 and I just flashed it.

I did:

1. flash firmware

2. Super wipe

3. flash ROM

Had no problems.

:)

I preffer new instalation over backuping, so I have to install all apks from begining. :)
[HTC Sensation] HorstDCC:
Because of the beta status of this ROM the sensible thing to do is make a nandroid backup in case something goes wrong, take a titanium backup for your apps and settings, flash the firmware, superwiping and flashing the ROM and restoring your apps and settings (since it's the same ROM).

After making another backup I just did the crazy thing and simply flashed the firmware without wiping anything it turned out well for me. This is no garantuee it will turn out ok for anybody else.

If it does go wrong, restoring a nandroid backup will not give you back the old radio and bootloader. The steps to follow in that case are well written in the corresponding thread.
[HTC Sensation] Spaiky:
I really like the android revolution 5.0.x, but i changed to another because i like the homescreen with the widget 'shortcuts & clock'.

Can anyone tell me, of this widget is also in the new revolution HD rom? Because if it is, i will change to revolution HD again. Please tell ;)
[HTC Sensation] crunkin:
Thank you for your answer. The last thing I "need" to know is - do I need SuperCID? I don't have it. I don't have fastboot.

I think I'll make a nandroid, flash firmware, and see what happens. In the worst case, I'm going to do it all over again including the superwipe.
[HTC Sensation] duskom:
Found 4x1 clockwidget for sense 3.5 here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1376414
[HTC Sensation] dakrizma:
That widget is available in 5.0.x in clock widgets by default, so u dont have to download it ;)
[HTC Sensation] mrew42:
Well after a few days of playing about with ARHD 5.0.1 AND 36 hours with 47% Battery left (last night)..... I'm back at work today and the phone has been sluggish, and temperamental. Several odd re-boots for no apparent reason and when I try to get back going again, it re-boots again.

NANDroid backup don and restore to my more usual 3.6.9 ARHD is under way. Perhaps during the new year break i'll get to spend more time getting some issues ironed out (Music has stopped etc) but for what is a leaked early beta, i have to say I'm impressed. Shame it started mucking me about when I really need the phone today.

Thanks for everything so far Mike, really looking forward to getting a 1.5Ghz Kernel running with this to remove any remains of lag.

All the best :)
[HTC Sensation] m3gt2:
Not sure if it's a ROM or ICS bug as it's my first ICS ROM but in both Handcent and Go SMS Pro my Facebook pictures and also names do not link up yet the names do in the standard message application? Also I have had the phone lock up a few times, mainly when it is being charged.lovely ROM though :)
[HTC Sensation] duskom:
Yes, but not in 4.xxx version...
[HTC Sensation] crunkin:
Alright. Another question. Just flashes the new firmware without any wiping. Booted up normally, but whilst flashing it there was an "update error" in my hboot. Got hboot 1.20, it parsed the zip just fine, updated some stuff, then rebooted into hboot and wanted to update some more stuff, but failed, because I have the wrong CID.

What now? Boots up just fine, is something missing? Should I SuperCID and try again?