yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Sensation] edup:
This is my last Option... doing this... but the Instructions are not so clear..

Any help:?

The GPS - issue (GPS searching forever, no fix, status bar does not even show the gps-icon) can be fixed by wiping the efs data.

This data is stored in partition 13 and partition 14 on the G2/DZ/DHD/MT4G.

Update 18.04.2011:

Given the tragic end of a phone because of a mistyped dd-command (see this post) i decided to create a tool to replace the original instructions. I leave the original instructions for people who are confident with dd and don't want do download something to get the job done.

So just to make this clear: Method 1 and Method 2 are alternative ways to do the same thing. I would recommend that you do it using Method 1 but anyways, don't do Method 1 and 2.

Method 1: Removing the efs-data using vision_wipe_efs:

Download vision_wipe_efs from vision_wipe_efs_01.zip (md5sum 7bced5385509a58a7c8b0a54d38a6897)

Remark: The program vision_wipe_efs will create backups of the partition 13 and 14 on the sdcard using the name "/sdcard/part13backup-<time>.bin" and "/sdcard/part14backup-<time>.bin" so make sure that the sdcard is mounted to the phone.

Unpack the zip file to a directory on your PC. Open a terminal (or command window) on your PC and change the current directory to where the files are on your PC and execute this command (as always: do not type the # it only indicates the root prompt in the shell or the $ as the prompt in a non-root shell):

Code:

# adb push vision_wipe_efs /data/local/tmp/

You can also use other ways to copy the file to this directory but the following instructions assume that it is there.

Get a root shell on your phone (either using adb shell or a terminal app) and then use the following command:

If your prompt is not # but $ then first do:

Code:

$ su

and answer the question of Superuser. (Well you should all know this by now :-) )

Code:

# stop rmt_storage

# chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/vision_wipe_efs

# /data/local/tmp/vision_wipe_efs

# reboot
[HTC Sensation] sebasbabel:
Yes folks, this response cleared all my doubts, thank you very much for your invaluable help. :)
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
Because mdj is releasing kernel pretty often, I decided to stick with RCMix kernel. So version 1.1.7 will be with RCMix kernel and I will post a special section with other kernels as well.
[HTC Sensation] snowblindd:
better this way, there are alot of problems with unity right now, as many users stated.
[HTC Sensation] dinhy34:
HSPA???

so i realize that the phone's status is "H" when i flash this rom and any other rom on the sensation, i understand "H" is HSPA. my question is it the same as "3G" and "4G"? how come it never said "H" on stock rom?

Great Rom dude, keep up the awesomeness. Wondering if you can cook roms for the G2/Desire Z. Thanks :)
[HTC Sensation] eliexda:
Has anyone managed to get 0ma when on charge? mine gets stuck at 2ma! Also what's the best way to calibrate the sensation's battery? I did delete batterystats.bin which made no difference! There's so many methods out there I just want a solid one that's proven to give the best out of the battery... Thanks in advance!
[HTC Sensation] SpiderVenom:
3g still shows up as 3g hspa is our 4G but not really 4g. Our so called 4G is a joke compared to what it actually means

Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
+ 4G icon can be found in the second post as a flashable zip file ;)
[HTC Sensation] mgear356:
heh mike a gentle reminder for 5 row home screen.

Btw RC3d's kernel is smoother than unity V4.. was getting random lag in unity v4 in 1.1.6. fixed after flashing RC3d's 2.4
[HTC Sensation] edup:
Mike could you help me doing this ? I'm having a really hard time trying to fix my gps it takes way too much time to lock and I use it on a daily basis :(

The GPS - issue (GPS searching forever, no fix, status bar does not even show the gps-icon) can be fixed by wiping the efs data.

This data is stored in partition 13 and partition 14 on the G2/DZ/DHD/MT4G.

Update 18.04.2011:

Given the tragic end of a phone because of a mistyped dd-command (see this post) i decided to create a tool to replace the original instructions. I leave the original instructions for people who are confident with dd and don't want do download something to get the job done.

So just to make this clear: Method 1 and Method 2 are alternative ways to do the same thing. I would recommend that you do it using Method 1 but anyways, don't do Method 1 and 2.

Method 1: Removing the efs-data using vision_wipe_efs:

Download vision_wipe_efs from vision_wipe_efs_01.zip (md5sum 7bced5385509a58a7c8b0a54d38a6897)

Remark: The program vision_wipe_efs will create backups of the partition 13 and 14 on the sdcard using the name "/sdcard/part13backup-<time>.bin" and "/sdcard/part14backup-<time>.bin" so make sure that the sdcard is mounted to the phone.

Unpack the zip file to a directory on your PC. Open a terminal (or command window) on your PC and change the current directory to where the files are on your PC and execute this command (as always: do not type the # it only indicates the root prompt in the shell or the $ as the prompt in a non-root shell):

Code:

# adb push vision_wipe_efs /data/local/tmp/

You can also use other ways to copy the file to this directory but the following instructions assume that it is there.

Get a root shell on your phone (either using adb shell or a terminal app) and then use the following command:

If your prompt is not # but $ then first do:

Code:

$ su

and answer the question of Superuser. (Well you should all know this by now :-) )

Code:

# stop rmt_storage

# chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/vision_wipe_efs

# /data/local/tmp/vision_wipe_efs

# reboot
[HTC Sensation] baraks:
Guys pls help

How can i get rtl fix for 5.0.1?
[HTC Sensation] sromer:
Is anyone working on Alternative download links?

I'm getting 39.8kb/s and it says it's gonna take 2 and a half hours to complete downloading.

& thanks again Mike. Was looking forward to seeing this ROM from you :D
[HTC Sensation] Mash23:
Kk I was under the impression that I could still up the min freq a bit though it's a stock kernel. Thanks for the quick response!

And here's some for your xmas :) 08D06928818281806
[HTC Sensation] Rico69:
Computerslayer,

One more question :-)

Will I be able to download again for free apps I bought on the market ?

Thanks.

Eric
[HTC Sensation] flunk86:
What i mean is the beats mode is enable,you can switch it on/off in OP,just the beats logo doesnt appear at the top bar like on ARHD 3.6.9 :)
[HTC Sensation] veronesi.n:
Thanks Mike for incremental ;)

just rewiped my phone, installed 5.0 then flashed incremental, the non sense script and the original ics apk ... :D

restored apk from titanium with these but doesn't seem to work :'(

wifi icon looks normal now ...

I'm gonna wipe cache, dalvik and fixing permissions to see if the restoration with titanium works...

Stock ics is just fantastic ;)

Edit:Some troubles... there are no image in gallery :'( (even with non sense script htc gallery and music are still there, no pics/music in it too )
[HTC Sensation] maschenazi:
Great work Mike !

Gallery works for me, but I cannot play any music. It just says "Unfortunately music has stopped". Anybody else has this problem ?
[HTC Sensation] mustafa.aziz:
is 5.0.1 ready for download ??
[HTC Sensation] mox123:
i flashed no sense with hawkes google apks and it looks more stock now

any way to replace the people and camera app to stock>
[HTC Sensation] flunk86:
yup just done flashing it on top of ARHD 5.0.0 ;)
[HTC Sensation] umartariq:
VIBER

VIBER not working here also, please fix it.. i need it badly
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
No fix for it.
[HTC Sensation] flunk86:
Anyone using Sensation XE with proper beats headphones having this problem?:(
[HTC Sensation] mox123:
any chance of removing all htc apps and keeping google stock such as call app, people app, camera app?

ive used no sense but it only removes so much
[HTC Sensation] ahassouna:
Mike i would gratefull if you can answer the below pls

Hi mike, thx for the gift

am currently downloading 5.0 so just need to ask the following:

1- do i need to super wipe if i was either on 4.x or 3.x?

2- do i need to format my SD card just incase?

3- is root access still blocked or is there a pass through?

4- do i need to change radio or hboot or ril...etc? and if yes which one?

5- regarding kernel, i understand currently only stock kernel is available?

6- is there an arabic patch for fonts available for 5.0?

7- any battery mods available yet?

thank man for a job well done - cheers m8
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
You can always remove with Titanium backup whatever you want.
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
1. Already answered

2. No

3. 5.0.1

4. Not for now

5. Yes

6. No

7. Don't know
[HTC Sensation] djeddieone:
Does anyone know how i can add the ics icons?
[HTC Sensation] lws803:
Anyway anybody has browser lag issues here? O.o
[HTC Sensation] mustafa.aziz:
where is the link for 5.0.1 ???
[HTC Sensation] ahassouna:
thx dude you're the man :)

it would be awesome if an arabic patch would be available soon :)
[HTC Sensation] I AM M07S:
Mike Rulez

<3<3<3<3<3<3<3

I was so hoping you were working on an ics build. now im so happy i cant wait to get a visa (so i can donate). (: *YOUR AWESOME* :). my favourite developer for sure and then you do this. Seriously i think the only thing i can do is donate !!!
[HTC Sensation] Coldfusown:
Out of curiosity, wouldn't this cause errors say once I removed the dialer app or would it automatically revert back to stock? Thanks for the ROM too, appreciated.
[HTC Sensation] cb1100r:
i realy don't understand why somme peple want remove sense ... Buy an Samsung or else is more easy no ?
[HTC Sensation] Trakkiggio:
i'm looking that there is no more "usage monitor" app, it was very helpfully. Do you know how to reinstall this app? Or where could i found that?
[HTC Sensation] Jur1nator:
Hey Mike,

You advised against using this Rom as a daily driver because its a test leak, but for now there seem not to be any real problems, or am i mistaken?

Even rmk40 wrote on Twitter, that he is suprised how few bugs he found , even though he said the contrary to the 2.08 base wich was also a test leak but you found it stable. So why not this One as well? :P

Btw happy Xmas
[HTC Sensation] cozmosland:
oh shoot.. i didnt realize wifi calling isnt there.. and its extremely important that i have it.. anyway to get it?
[HTC Sensation] crunkin:
Just a quick question, not really ROM related but anyway: In my photo album app, it always shows me every single music cover I've located on my sd card. Any way to tell Sense NOT to do this? Does the ".nomedia" file work like that? Or will it remove my music as well, if I put it in /sdcard/Music..? Or just stop the covers from being handled as pictures?

Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] mox123:
if i use titanium backup to remove call messaging and camera app, will i get the default google equivilent?
[HTC Sensation] feenty:
Same here!

Instaled 5.0.0, right after instaled the 5.0.1....

No image in galery and no music....

fixed perms in recovery, but still no music and pic...

any idea?

Edit:

Cleared data for music and galery in app manager, now its works fine!!!
[HTC Sensation] crunkin:
Wait 10-20 minutes, reboot.. solved the problem for me.
[HTC Sensation] ijob:
Hi,

I have been trying to download the new ROM since 9am this morning and it wont let me.

The incremental downloads fine.
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
I think it's under settings.
[HTC Sensation] umartariq:
VIBER

ROM issue or Application issue?

Shall we wait for application to be updated?
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
I think it needs to be updated to support ICS. Or maybe HTC needs to fix it. All I know it doesn't work out of the box, it's not my ROM issue.
[HTC Sensation] orangestrawberry:
Still no joy downloading. But out of curiosity which is better mike, ics sensation or nexus?
[HTC Sensation] cozmosland:
mike anything i can do about wifi calling??
[HTC Sensation] Hgaara:
Are basic features working with 5.0

1? Such as camera and messages without any issues?
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
Sense UI is more practical for me, but pure ICS US is definetly much faster.
[HTC Sensation] Rolando88:
Thanks Mike it just feels great a Rom coming from your hands nice Christmas present!
[HTC Sensation] Hgaara:
Hey Mike, what does your ics build offer that insert coins doesn't? Btw, still choosing yours, Just curious
[HTC Sensation] veronesi.n:
Any idea mike?

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20572280&postcount=37227
[HTC Sensation] Nokiacrazi:
I wish I had a Sensation :(

Still DHD going strong!
[HTC Sensation] remus82:
Hi mike, I tried rcmix ics yesterday and it was quite choppy for me. Is your Rom smooth? I do not need hardcore performance yet for games since it's in beta stage. Just wanna brag!
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
No idea, never had insert coin build in my heands.
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
I have really no idea mate, I'm also new to this ICS build. Music and gallery works fine for me.
[HTC Sensation] Gitarrenschlumpf:
Thanx for your amazing work! Donated once again.

Cmon guys. You all spent a lot of money for your sensations and Mike is doing a fantastic job. So send him a x-mas present too ... :)
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
I haven't tried rcmix ROM so I can't compare. And even if I had, it's not polite to compare two developers work in the thread. Flash and see yourself, then you can choose which one to stay with ;)
[HTC Sensation] sly.cooper:
Market is working fine however scrolling/swiping (up/down) seems a bit sticky.
[HTC Sensation] -Andyoid-:
I first super wiped and then installed 5.0.0.

I discovered the problem setting my own image as a background and also entering security settings. I got the message "Gallery/settings has stopped". I clicked ok, went into recovery and did a fix permissions.

No help.. Then I flashed 5.0.1 and now I was able to install my backed up apps (APK only), but still no luck with Gallery/Security Settings. So I fixed permissions again - no help, cleaned cache/dalwik cache - no help, then deleted data for Settings and for Gallery. Still no help..

Anyone else noticing this? Seems like 5.0.1 is not perfect.

I guess I could try to flash the complete 5.0.1 on top of the existing one?

Apart from that this is looking good, I must say!

EDIT: reflash (nowipe) didnt work.. Reverted back to 4.1.9 for now. :-/
[HTC Sensation] sromer:
Press Menu > Show/Hide Albums
[HTC Sensation] Hawke84:
I've done a thread of fixes for common ICS issues ive figured out / found from hunting around forums:

HERE hope this helps some
[HTC Sensation] crunkin:
Already done, but it's annoying to do this every time I add a new music album to my sd card. Thought there would be an easier way. But thanks.
[HTC Sensation] PaulGiz:
Of course I'll try 5.0.1 because I can't help myself.

I will tell you, that right now I'm doing an NAND of 4.1.9 with 2.7r because there is nothing wrong with it ,besides being not the latest version.

I want to thank the whole ARHD Sensation team (faux123, Whiskey103, madmaxx82, Dude360, Patrics83, lukogriffioen and Euphorie) for doing amazing work bringing us the best, cleanest, fastest of everything.

Trying ICS, but I may go back to 3.5 because it just works perfectly. Not a glitch, not a hitch, smooth, fast, great data, just makes my Sensation a perfect communication device.

Paul.
[HTC Sensation] Sibbi:
Backing up my old ROM as I write. ICS ftw! :)
[HTC Sensation] sromer:
Try the app 'StudioKUMA .nomedia' from the market.

https://market.android.com/details?...GwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zdHVkaW9rdW1hLm5vbWVkaWEiXQ..
[HTC Sensation] moLA:
Problems !

Hi there,

Using ARHD 5.0.0

I'm using Copilot (9.1.0.203) but the program will hardly start at all - I must activate the programme 3 or 4 before i works -why ?

Furthermore I can't use my Exchange Mail (at work) - worked fine with 4.1.9.

Please help me !

Yours Morten
[HTC Sensation] TheUntouchable:
Same problem here, copilot is not compatible with ics.. thats the sad fact.. :(
[HTC Sensation] Hawke84:
ive not tried co-pilot yet but exchange for hotmail works fine for me, might be some setting not right for your work email?
[HTC Sensation] mox123:
having trouble removing htc apps using titanium backup it says could not uninstall in recovery

something about system not being mounted

any other way to remove all htc and return ics to stock?
[HTC Sensation] Hawke84:
wow that sucks monkey balls, i need that for driving home for xmas i might actually have to go back to gingerbread :( :(
[HTC Sensation] vincepg13:
Is this based off rc-teams Rom or have you managed to get access to the ruu yourself?

Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio
[HTC Sensation] Hawke84:
u on 5.0.0 or 5.0.1

if your on 5.0.0 thats the problem because it doesnt have root access, update to the newer one!
[HTC Sensation] Slassh:
Android_Revolution_HD_Sony _Bravia_Engine

for Mike's ICS Rom

Android_Revolution_HD_Sony _Bravia_Engine_5.0.x_v.0.1.zip (147.83 KB)
[HTC Sensation] TheUntouchable:
Jap.. That sucks really! Already gone back to my 3.6.9 after traying the other ics rom yesterday.. :(
[HTC Sensation] snake4fun:
Hi @all,

can not sync my phone via HTC Sync and/or my phone Explorer (via usb I can connect to SD Card)!

How can I fix this?
[HTC Sensation] fs61:
Wow, looks very nice the ICS based ROM...Flashed and now testing...
[HTC Sensation] hoodygfx:
Hey!

First of all, awesome work!

Second, i flashed my XE with this Rom, hows is my CPU Speed ? Is it already 1.5HGZ?

If nof, how can i change it to 1.5 GHZ ?

tanks
[HTC Sensation] mox123:
im on 5.0.1

im not even sure which apps i am removing

i want pure vanilla ics no htc, whats the best way of doing this on this rom? the no-sense script is very basic and does not return everythin to stock

as mike has said already pure ics is much faster,
[HTC Sensation] crunkin:
You can wait. It's 1.2 GHz.

EDIT: Did not read XE. Suggestion says that it recognizes your device. Normal Sensation is 1.2 GHz, so XE probably 1.5 GHz? But I'm not sure about that.
[HTC Sensation] cecc500:
I can't download apps for market.i am on 5
[HTC Sensation] sly.cooper:
I have flashed 5.0.0 -> 5.0.1 -> ICS launcher zip. All is working and I get the stock launcher. The only difference I see now is I am seeing com.htc.album and com.android.gallary3d while opening wallpaper. No issues however just FYI :)
[HTC Sensation] tsktsk999:
other than the sony bravia engine add-on from Slassh, is there anymore other add-on? i.e. battery mode, APM, EQS....etc?
[HTC Sensation] viguru:
What am I missing

Hi Guy Mike

I see people installing ics the thread sais v 5 but I dont see the download anywhere

feeling slightly noobish

Viguru:(
[HTC Sensation] flunk86:
M8 when u play music on ur XE using proper beats headphones is there beats logo appear on the top bar?
[HTC Sensation] sjappie:
After enabling force hardware acceleration i got some black/white glitches on de left side of the screen. Only in the Sense GUI, not in menus or so...

Glitches stay when i disable force hardware acceleration.

Gonne reflash the rom again and hopefully its gone then...

Glitches not seen in screenshot
[HTC Sensation] Vapochill:
Restart your Mobile... :)
[HTC Sensation] Evil-Dragon:
You will need to wait for these to be remade.
[HTC Sensation] Jonny:
On XE it is 1.5 on normal sensation it is 1.2 because as tinky and every other kernel dev knows there is a line of code that gets the actual phone model from the system then if its xe it has max speed of 1.5 if not is is 1.2
[HTC Sensation] Jonny:
No there is something wrong with the beats notify app for ICS
[HTC Sensation] Hawke84:
its hidden to keep noobs away :p j/k

see link in my sig :)
[HTC Sensation] Mathias1:
Will Mike continue to develop 4.1.9..?
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
It depends on how 5.0.x will be stable.
[HTC Sensation] stuart0001:
Yes. He stated earlier he would be
[HTC Sensation] Hawke84:
i restored a titanium backup of copilot and no problems so far?? didnt do a fresh install so that might help?
[HTC Sensation] crunkin:
For me - it's stable. No issues, nothing. I like it. Just have to wait to see how the battery life is.. If it's too bad, maybe I'll switch to stock ICS and see how it's behaviour will be without Sense. Would be my first time without Sense on any of my smart phones. ;) So lets hope this is not going to happen and the battery life will be good! :D
[HTC Sensation] sjappie:
Edit; installed 5 and 5.01 over it again, glitches gone! So dont use force hardware acceleration! :D
[HTC Sensation] sromer:
Anyone willing to upload the ROM to another place?

Been downloading it for 2 hours and it still isn't done.

34.1kb/s
[HTC Sensation] TheUntouchable:
Mh interesting.. I don't have done a complete new install, just the app, the things on the sd card were untouched..
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

I think you just need to be patient.

I got it here in 4 minutes.

:)
[HTC Sensation] Hawke84:
give it a go, if your back on 3.6.9 install, backup and go to ICS, i only tried it for a few mins on the toilet at work cos i cant have my phone on so i might be wrong :p

titanium seems to keep the activation of the app though..
[HTC Sensation] cozmosland:
ics seems real stable on here. but for the time being i'll wipe and go to 4.1.9 until wifi calling is brought in.

its the most important thing in my phone right now as its the easiest way to commune with the gf abroad.

keep up the good work mike!!
[HTC Sensation] flunk86:
Thanks m8 for confirming the issue :)
[HTC Sensation] TheUntouchable:
Haha nice one, perhaps i should test it later on the toilet too.. also at work :D

A other question: Anybody having problems with contact pictures and facebook sync? I had them with the rom from rclalalala.. Some pictures were shown, some not :(
[HTC Sensation] snake4fun:
Hi @all,

have anybody test sync (via usb and HTC Sync or my phone explorer) with new rom and Outlook?

I can not do that! HTC sync do not found the device and my phone explorer show me OBEX error!

Need your help!
[HTC Sensation] x3nophobia:
OMG what a day, i just flashed your ARHD, and now ICS?????? HAPPY DAY!!!!!!

Thanks mike!!!!! :D :D :D

will download and flash, but after superwipe, and flash, does restore data in backup works?

*i see you got a full thanks meter :p
[HTC Sensation] sly.cooper:
Exchange mail is working fine for me (could not find the original msg to quote). I see Exchange ActiveSync and Corporate under Accounts & Sync. I used Exchange ActiveSync. I got the enforced exchange policies too.

I still see HTC lockscreen? Is there any way to get the ICS one?

I read about face unlock feature for ICS. Is this available?
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

HTC Sync is temperamental at best.

Try uninstalling it,reboot,and re-install.

See if there is a newer version while you are at it.

That generally works for me.

:)
[HTC Sensation] Hawke84:
to get rid of htc lockscreen use the no sense script in first post

face unlock is included, ive not tried it yet, somewhere in the settings security, something like that..

i cant have my phone on at work so to test / find something i have to run down to the toilet, i've been back and forth so much today people must thing theres somethign wrong with me! :p
[HTC Sensation] TheUntouchable:
Thats the difference, i work in the it branch and so my phone is always with me :D but at the toilet its much more relaxed :p
[HTC Sensation] flunk86:
This rom has a huge fonts :p
[HTC Sensation] krogoth:
Could someone provide direct link to 5.0 rom? It looks like tiny.cc is down so i can't reach the file.
[HTC Sensation] sromer:
Like i said... I've been downloading it for 2+ hours at 33kb/s

It would take less time for someone to upload it to somewhere like megaupload

http://www.androidrevolution.nl/dow...ile=Android_Revolution_HD-Sensation_5.0.0.zip
[HTC Sensation] maschenazi:
I am using Copilot 8.2.0.904 and is working fine on ARHD 5.0.1.
[HTC Sensation] Hawke84:
how do u find out what version your on?
[HTC Sensation] TheUntouchable:
Open Copilot->New destination->Options->CoPilot Live Info :D

I have 9.1.0.203.. Perhaps thats the reason
[HTC Sensation] Jaglicic:
Beer or two...happy holidays ..

Confirmation number: 5SN35712NP968084A

Great job Mike.