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[HTC Sensation] PeterGuru:
Your information may really help ...

You may have inadvertantly helped me a great deal with the information above.

I modify my status bar images myself using someone else's zip files; however, it seems that you've presented an even simpler solution.

I'm quite aware that many of the status bar icons are either in framework-res.apk or SystemUI.apk. Sadly, some of the mods I've downloaded from others don't always work perfectly on my phone.

If I understand correctly, I can simply unpack the ROM file, find the three files you referenced above, change the file extensions to zip, unpack them again, change the images, revert back to an apk file, and then rezip ...etc.?

Is this true? If so, it would solve all my icon issues.

On a related question ... when I change the icons in someone else's mod, and then rezip the file, there is nothing special about the rezip process as there is with a bootanimation file (has to be uncompressed). Is this also true of the zip files noted above ... that you simply have to zip them and not have to zip them in uncompressed mode?

Finally, and I know this is written somewhere, but I need to ask anyway. It takes me from 4-6 hours to re-install everything after I've completely wiped and flashed a new ROM.

I'm now running ARHD 3.1.1. There are three wipes in the recovery list, one is wipe data/factory reset, one is wipe cache partition, and the last is wipe Dalvik cache.

What do I need to wipe to go from 3.1.1 to 3.5.?

Thank you all,

Peter
[HTC Sensation] someonewhy:
Did you fix the game issue on your latest rom?by game issue i mean the boot reloop after playing a game more then 30 min..
[HTC Sensation] sowen222:
Unless the test was a RC which made it to release?

Are you downloading the version listed here?
[HTC Sensation] i900frenchaddict:
It does if you flash the 0.0.6 with Overclock released by Mike on it kernel page, before flashing 0.1.0

Well, at least it works for me.

I' flashing ARHD 3.5.0 right now, let's see if it's so slow as it was reported here for 3D...

And let's see what it gives with Faux123 0.1.0 kernel (the more powerful one for 3D, constant GPU overclock, not scalable one)
[HTC Sensation] kboeckx:
yes you can modify the icons this way but this is not that easy. You need to unzip, unpack apk, make your changes, repack apk and sign it and then zip it up again. You can do this with apkmanager. This is a script running on a PC.

I did no do this myself. I always used UOT kitchen to customize my Rom. There are enough ingredients ;-) in the kitchen to cook my customizations.

This one I don't know.

You can use the super wipe script that can be found on the first page of this thread. The super wipe script will do this all for you. If you are interested, unzipped the package and read the script.
[HTC Sensation] sowen222:
Hey Paul, out of interest, after a wipe and install, do you re-do all of your screens, or do you restore the screen-layout/desktop data with TB?
[HTC Sensation] korrel2008:
I will buy a white backcover ...much cheaper:D
[HTC Sensation] sowen222:
It shouldn't take you that long... should take at most 45 minutes.

Use Titanium Backup Pro, backup everything, then you can wipe and flash, then restore your apps+data.

Then do another backup, then try restoring the Sense/Desktop data from before the flash... with luck, it restores your wallpaper and desktop layout, although you have to re-do any widgets you have on your desktop. If the Sense version differs too much or the widgets included have changed, this won't work (in which case you can restore the good version from the last backup).

At most, you'll have to re-do your desktop and some settings and mods.

---------- Post added at 09:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:59 PM ----------

The red chrome one is much better.
[HTC Sensation] korrel2008:
i dont like red lol...thats why i think the upgraded sensation is ugly :-)...maar goed voorlopig ligt die van mij nog bij dynafix...back on topic :D
[HTC Sensation] PeterGuru:
Thank you ... but two related questions ...

What do you mean by "sign it"?

I don't think I explained myself well in the last section. I DO NOT want to wipe everything if it isn't necessary. Basically, when going from 3.1.1 to the new 3.5.?, do I need to do ANY wiping? If yes, which of the three wiping methods?

Thank you!

Peter
[HTC Sensation] sowen222:
When the base changes, you really should wipe. It can save a lot of hassle in tracking down unexplained bugs due to files/data that's left over from the previous base.

As I said in my previous post, Titanium Backup Pro helps a lot. You can restore your apps+data after a wipe, and that's most of the work done. In some cases you can even restore your desktop layout.
[HTC Sensation] PaulGiz:
I make sure my google, and email accounts are set up (because I use calendar, mail and message widgets), then restore HTC Sense data only from TB -- the green file named [DESKTOP] HTC Sense.

I still have to set my skin, lockscreen and wallpaper that that takes a few seconds.

Everything else (app shortcuts and widgets) all come back exactly as they were before wiping.

P.
[HTC Sensation] jonata:
anyone try install 3.5.0 XE without full wipe ?

tks for reply
[HTC Sensation] tbestie:
Is it possible to add extended settings to this ROM? If so could someone please explain how. Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] jotha:
Mike himself wrote in one of his posts today that he did NOT a full wipe, but still he strongly advises us to do so. So at least it CAN work without. But if you get into trouble afterwards you never know if a Superwipe would have avoided it ;).
[HTC Sensation] tehshouter:
I am using 3.5.0 for 2 hours and i love it!

Thanks Mike :D
[HTC Sensation] xplod4202:
All those mods would have to be rewritten for new ROM, i think. Only a few works.
[HTC Sensation] abuserkadayf:
any real changes except htc beats ?
[HTC Sensation] PaulGiz:
I use ROMCleaner script (link on OP of this thread). It took about an hour to set up, but you only do it once.

Now I can wipe, flash, remove bloat, restore my apps, restore my mods with ROMCleaner.

I sign on to Google account, restore 2 e-mail accounts.

Then I restore data for my Desktops (all 7 windows), Tapatalk, Bookmarks, IheartRadio and KeepScreen from Titanium and my phone is exactly where it was, except for the new ROM.

I did it this morning over breakfast. Started at 5:30 am. Phone was running by 6:00 am. Finished my coffee, packed a lunch and was out of the house before 6:30 am.

P.
[HTC Sensation] tehshouter:
Not realy, but i feels very stable :)
[HTC Sensation] Grudgie:
I dont see the download link for 3.5.0?
[HTC Sensation] Trakkiggio:
Consider that is the first true ROM that should correct manage the unlocked CPU . Is not an OC version in someway, is a true 1,5ghz version fully compatible. Also if in startup, that's in someway the true update to a better device... and however Sense is really faster than others previous ROMs... Maybe the entire mobile is not so enough fast and stable as it should be, but is like to say: "Hey guys, now you have the next HTC phone with an HTC update" just like to switch from iphone 4 to 4s (when it will be avaiable) FREE
[HTC Sensation] iJohnny:
Tried 3.5.0 and now I am going back to 3.1.1.

Copy and paste dialog is not translated ok... has some errors like... %&...

Unlocking after entering PIN is displays some other text (not about unlock).

Facebook app is crashing... and ES File Manager also.

I did a full wipe.

Later tried reinstalling apps, deleting cache and dalvik and app cache..

It did not work..

For now I am going back to 3.1.1.

I hope that this will be resolved in future release.
[HTC Sensation] xplod4202:
Please read closely on the first page, it is not here. It only available on the IRC channel. Link is in Mikes sig.
[HTC Sensation] dmik:
Hello, Installed 3.1.1 works great even IGO navigation works but once in 8-12 hours system starts to reboot and hangs on whit HTC screen. Happend three times. Thanks for you work.
[HTC Sensation] kboeckx:
Basicly flash the super wipe script will wipe all the necessary things for you.

As 3.5 is based on a new base, you better do a full wipe. You also can do a nandroid backup and just flash 3.5 over it but don't come back and complain something is not working.

If you have time, take a look at titanium backup. It does the job in 5 min for me after a full wipe.
[HTC Sensation] PeterGuru:
I just discovered very strange behaviour ...

Okay, apart from the one question I'm still waiting an answer for, concerning what "sign an apk means", I just noticed some very strange behavour on my device.

I'm running v3.1.1

Everything was working perfectly, that is, until now. Whenever I'm plugged into power ONLY (direct from ac power to phone), my swype keyboard behaves very erratically. If I'm unplugged completely, all is well. Furthermore, if I'm plugged into my PC via USB, everything is still good. It's ONLY when I'm plugged into direct AC power using a USB cable.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Peter
[HTC Sensation] B-Man2005:
Don't know what you did . Copy paste ok . Facebook ok . Es file manager ok
[HTC Sensation] sowen222:
Sounds like it could be the dreaded grounding problem - strange things happen when charging on direct AC and using phone... In many cases caused by a poorly grounded screen/case, but the fix is trivial. See my post here.
[HTC Sensation] MrVarioII:
If the fix is trivial why is it dreaded? ;-)

Anyway thanks for the warning! luckily I charge all of my batteries outside the phone using a separate battery charger. I do however have three batteries which I cycle through.

It has occured to me that using several batteries with the same phone might somehow cause issues with the Battery Stats option but I've never had a problem with my Sensation or my old Desire (nor my Windows Mobile HTC Diamond before them)....mind you that's a problem that I've known about. Does anyone have any advice with respect to that? Are the battery stats in some way intelligent (say a serial number on the batteries)?

Going to get onto IRC and see what 3.5.0 is all about ;-)
[HTC Sensation] sowen222:
Dramatic effect. ;)
[HTC Sensation] yusmiza:
Solution for 3.50 working like a charm.

Hi Guys.I found solution for us to make 3.50 really working.

1.clear dalvik cache and do superwipe

2.flash rom and test it...if still having issues like vol up down etc..do same thing again.This maybe conflict between old files with new file.myself do 3 times.

3.If somebody having issues about missing music apk..go to this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1253447 and install htc beat mode.and reflash back rom.

4.and lastly..annoying lower benchmark...go to oc daemon...and at wake state settings...set ondemand to perfomance and test it with watever benchmarking application.after that set to on demand mode again and restart.i get more than sgs 2 benchmark after doing this

now everything will run smoothly.

I test it almost everything included palying backstab and asphalt 6.No more lag...No more glitch.

This is my own experimental and hope will help u guys

1.Wat i have now...becnhmarking more than sgs 2

2.Truly in setting,about phone,hardware information 1.5ghz qualcomm msm8660 dual core

3.More free ram..maintain 180-200 mb

4.more smoother

5.Camera much better without need any mod

Thank you mike coz this rom

*mike..maybe u cant find what went wrong and find more easiest way for us
[HTC Sensation] muttley06:
I have searched and found a few suggestions Luke lowering clock speed and going back to stock kernal. I have tried both playing games causes my screen to tear or become pixelated. The only way to fix it is to reboot anyone have any other ideas.
[HTC Sensation] kboeckx:
Signing an APK means put a signature in it so it's trusted ... It works with certificates.

I think you better read through this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1198035 this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1202893 and this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1206338

If you ask something friendly, you would get a friendly answere back.

Next time, be friendly ... :)
[HTC Sensation] ringrover:
hi mate

thanks for nice work ...

there is issue when i flash any theme with this rom new build the wallpaper become black ... and no way to change it :confused:

the arabic patch work 100%
[HTC Sensation] PeterGuru:
I think you're right ...

Well, I think you're right.

If I'm plugged into AC power only, and I use Swype, everything is completely erratic. However, the moment I touch anything metal on the phone with my finger (or hand), the problem disappears.

Strange!

Peter
[HTC Sensation] decepticon:
So without Beats branded headphones, will I notice any audible difference since I use a bluetooth headset?
[HTC Sensation] dv84:
YES! I use the headphones that came with the phone and since flashing to 3.5.0 and having the beats addon working it has been GREAT. the sound is good quality, its louder and well overall this is better then messing with the PowerAMP equalizer. Ohh did i mention its much lounder? :)
[HTC Sensation] m4tr1s:
3.5.1

Mike ...

I waiting 3.5.1
[HTC Sensation] i900frenchaddict:
I have the same, after entering PIN, it tells me "NetMeeting" (lol), and also APM mod shows weird things (clear dalvik and caches didn't help)

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As for performances, indeed, they are really low with Faux123 kernel v 0.1.5, I mean not only the poor benchmarks, but also really visible in emulators and big games. At least the UI remains smooth (but a little slower, not laggy, just slower when I swipe from one screen to another or through the app drawer)

So I flashed my favourite one: Faux123 v0.1.0, and performances are back, and I would say that on games, it's maybe a little faster using ARHD 3.5.0

Bench scores are as usual (7825 overall at CF bench, at 1.7ghz), but maybe more stable, I was stunned to get this 7825 twice in a row, then 7811...!

This could explain my positive feeling for games^^

So as for me: the ROM is really good, the kernel has some problems
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
I will have something nice for you guys in the morning :)
[HTC Sensation] yusmiza:
right here waitin
[HTC Sensation] mortenna:
Battery

Hi After flashing 3.1.1 my battery wont last a day. I do not have any special settins at all, i only have to small widgets and nothing else.

Why wont it last? Have had the rom for almost three days now. It was fully charges at 1300 today and now i only have 20% left.

On flashing ROM i did a superwipe, and deleted dalvik and cache. I also use recommended radio.

Please help me. Love this rom, but hate battery drain...;)
[HTC Sensation] madchild1:
thats strange cause I get waaay better battery life with 3.1.1

Mine has been unplugged for 7 hours and Im at 81% with light use. Heavy use I would be at about 50-55% after 8 hours. Im seeing 16+ hours with moderate to heavy use.

I do have the ChiChiTec 1850mah battery too.
[HTC Sensation] PaulGiz:
And I'll be there ready to flash it!!! :D

P.
[HTC Sensation] mortenna:
But how?? anything special??

I have not done any anti-battery-drain things...
[HTC Sensation] ahassouna:
Damn now I have to stay up till morning LOL

Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
[HTC Sensation] matt95:
oh finally good news!let's wait and see :D i belive in you mike :D
[HTC Sensation] gtrplr71:
I am getting about the same
[HTC Sensation] zimphishmonger:
Its been explained several times before.....The kernel DOES NOT have a problem, this is EXACTLY how HTC created it, 3d OpenGl is broken. Faux was the one who hacked up 2.3.3 kernels to work on 2.3.4 in the first place, so be careful where you place blame. Faux v.1 uses those "hacked" 2.3.3 files (so they work on a 2.3.4 build), while everything beyond uses official HTC 2.3.4 code, which broke a lot of GL stuff, so thats why the 3d issues are occurring. Its still better that we are using official HTC 2.3.4 code, and it WILL get better as developers have time to improve upon it (and hopefully HTC). We know v1 is best for 3d games, please stop reiterating the issue\fact. Faux is working very hard on it, and Mike is keeping up as well.
[HTC Sensation] nanevre:
Working great with my Beats Solo HD, Thanks a lot, great sound improvements!
[HTC Sensation] i900frenchaddict:
Well, you didn't understand me, I was not blaming, just reporting.

Of course I 10000% appreciate the work of Faux123 and Mike1986, that's the reason I'm using their stuff, donated to both, tried a kernel for Faux123, etc

As for what I repport for 3D, as long as I don't play Ninjump, I'm not talking about 3D issues, I don't have them, I was just talking in terms of speed only.

You also forgot to mention 0.1.0 was better in terms of 3d speed because it had a constant GPU overclock (but many had screen tearing using it). 0.1.3 re-introduced a GPU boost, but scalable, so less efficient but power saving. So 0.1.0 power is not related to 2.3.3 or 2.3.4, just the GPU overclock.

And so, in terms of speed, 0.1.5 is slower, no matter, I can use other kernels from Faux123, they are the best ones, and use ARHD 3.5.0, the best rom !

You really didn't get what I was saying :D

EDIT: I'm flashing back 0.1.5 right now to test something, maybe something related to the surprize Mike will have for us tomorrow, I don't know
[HTC Sensation] PJTOUCHHD:
I will have something nice for you guys in the morning

Nice one, I'll be in line to buy you a beer!
[HTC Sensation] dmik:
Hello Mike,

Can you pleae post your ROms here. Or tell how to download fro IRC without registration. Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] tinker2000:
I can use other kernels from Faux123, they are the best ones.

The bricked kernel is also very good and there seems to be a little cooperation between the two devs in there too, which is good for us all :)
[HTC Sensation] xplod4202:
You don't have to register at IRC channel, and the links will be posted tomorrow.
[HTC Sensation] kurtis.austin2:
i am not seeing where to download version 3.5.0 with based on the XE.... can someone link it for me?
[HTC Sensation] xiobnb:
I saw that sensation xe comes with sense 3.5 is that true ? Are we getting that?
[HTC Sensation] xplod4202:
Please read, or search or read my post above. its not here, only on IRC.
[HTC Sensation] CdTDroiD:
No its not sense 3.5
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

try this:

http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=AndroidRevolution

No need to register

:)
[HTC Sensation] matt95:
we can't post it on xda...the server will be full...so go into irc and ask there
[HTC Sensation] ajacquet:
unfortunatly ;(

i'd just like have the 3 widgets (sms, mail and calendar) that we can see in quickstart widget and too the possibility that they open themselves automatically ;)
[HTC Sensation] AGunz82:
Loving the beats enhancement!
[HTC Sensation] dv84:
Fun times in the irc channel :)

After the 1000 times that the people have been unable to read the topic of the channel. I mean its right in front of you when you join the channel. RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU.

So i got bored.....

[07:43pm] * hannes_ (5b224c3b@*) has joined #AndroidRevolution

[07:44pm] <hannes_> somebody got the link to 3.5.0. please?

[07:44pm] <dv84> hannes_; 3.5.0 has been discontinues

[07:44pm] <dv84> and mike was like this guy hannes_ is anoying me so much

[07:44pm] <dv84> he is stoping revolution

[07:45pm] <dv84> he said you made him feed up

[07:45pm] <dv84> and he wants nothing to do with it anymore

[07:45pm] <@Lizard> dv84: please... don't

[07:45pm] <dv84> lol

[07:45pm] <dv84> ok ok ok

[07:45pm] <hannes_> @dv84 ************

[07:46pm] * hannes_ (5b224c3b@*) Quit (Client Quit)

[07:46pm] <dv84> lol
[HTC Sensation] xiobnb:
LOL I think sense 3.5 looks pretty good
[HTC Sensation] navillos:
I gotta say 3.1.0 is the best one you have made Mike. I don't think you should have moved to new new base. Isn't it a leaked test base?
[HTC Sensation] ajacquet:
+1, the rcmix version for sensation is too buggy, but on my old HD2 it's a pleasure ;)
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
3.5.1 with new kernel 0.1.6 coming soon!
[HTC Sensation] xyqtt:
Will you make a 3.1.x of will it be 3.5.x from now on?
[HTC Sensation] noggind614:
will this be based off of the official xe rom?
[HTC Sensation] rust1n:
so how do i flash back to the original tmous radio

and Mike when you have the time can you please add advanced quick settings btws the rom is great!
[HTC Sensation] jermx:
Tried the screenshot function on this rom. Confirmed to be working. Pictures are clear as well.
[HTC Sensation] dhionisis:
if you go back to stock radio you will have more issues,like droping singnal from 2 bar to 0 bar and olso the rom is not as fast as is with this radio.the battery is draining very fast.and yes me to i do not care for the icon butt for the speed.i said 3g and h butt i was wrong i mean 3g and EDGE ,WHICH IS VERY SLOW.i think we should go back to stock rom and radio.let me know if you find a solution or a different rom
[HTC Sensation] silentsnow31802:
I kept the stock radio when I flashed this and mine has been fine. Signal is as it was before and my battery life is excellent. Going on 16 hours now and at 41% battery.
[HTC Sensation] Differentiation:
+1 on both advanced quick settings and RomManager support :D
[HTC Sensation] r1sk:
im not sure if it's the ROM or something else that i did ..

but after flashing the 1.1.3 I downloaded apps everything that i needed..

updated well everything was ok

I wake up this morning .. going into the android market on the phone

just to check if there some updates to my apps, and i see 3 apps with updates and when i try to update i get an error..

"There is insufficient space on the device."

so i was sure all i need is to delete some apps..

but Ive got alot of space. - like 670~mb on the device.. and another 5GB~ on the SDcard..

I did restart the phone.. but still nothing..

any suggestions ?
[HTC Sensation] Omicron90:
Go into recovery and wipe cache and dalvik cache. Also next time use the search tool as this problem as been answered and solved at least 3 times already in this thread ;)
[HTC Sensation] r1sk:
thanks it worked :)

and I must be blind.. I'm following this thread from the beginning trying to read every post but apparently my new eyes don't working for me as they should
[HTC Sensation] Mash23:
Hey!

Did a quick search and read the OP many times so I apologize if this has been aswered but it seems that each time a app has a widget it appears to the widget list after another download from the market.

So to make it clear I give an example. Dowloaded Current Widget->no widget in list. Downloaded Battery stat widget->no widget but the Current widget appeared. Tried wiping cache/dalvik and that refeshed the list obviously. Also clearing Sense launcher data refreshed the list.

Can't seem to find a good fix to this issue :/
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
I need device version from tmous. ro.aa.modelid can any one tell?
[HTC Sensation] snowblindd:
Flashed this rom, and i have a problem with the lockscreen, i think it.s related with the Titanium Backup ... after i backed up all my apps and settings the lockscreen doesen.t work anymore, it only displays the ring and the clock ... no matter what i choose it doesn.t show the weather/friends stream/shortcuts anymore. Any solution on this one ?
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
Yes, reflash the ROM and don't restore your settings. Otherwise wiping is pointless.
[HTC Sensation] BladeKnight:
Sir Mike...When will be the eta for 1.1.4 of your rom? tnx
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
Should be ready for today. I'm adding data speed tweaks for T-Mobile users and WiFi calling. Actually ROM will detect if device is T-Mobile or not and then flash necessary files. Because I guess that wifi calling is possible only for T-Mobile users?
[HTC Sensation] redbullcat:
If this is so, could you post an apk/zip file that non T-Mobile/European/Asian people could flash/install to see if WiFi calling works? I for one would love to see if it works in the UK :)
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
Ok I will later today. So much things to do here lol :D