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[HTC Sensation] PaulGiz:
I haven't noticed a difference as far as Cell or Data service. Build is stable for me (See my sig for kernel, radio, etc.). I didn't use TMobile patch, although I might try it sometime.

So, is it "better" the T-Mo V 1.2.2? I can't tell, everything works, so yay.

Is it "worse"? Definitely not.

Extra features? I haven't found them except maybe recent apps in notification pull down..

Worth the upgrade? Only if you feel like it. I'm not sorry I did it, but honestly, I haven't found any big differences. Latest RUU and all, but at this point we're pretty near the end of Sense 3.6/Android 4.03 development, any changes will be minor and incremental.

P.
[HTC Sensation] zamonda:
System backup. It happened to me too on my Sensation XE. Every time I do a backup using 4EXT recovery most of fundamental programs don't work, like google maps, stock internet browser, gmail, gallery...etc and only restoring the system or re-flashing the ROM fix the problem. I don't know how but it works. If you don't have any backup you've done before the problem occurred, so re-flash your ROM.

good luck
[HTC Sensation] locoelbario:
so do i need to flash this radio ...

or not ???​
[HTC Sensation] zamonda:
I experience time to time same problem on my Sensation XE. what I do is reset to default the APN.

Menu>Settings>Mobile network>Access Point Names>Menu>Reset to default.

Hope this works for you too w/o restarting your phone.

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The radio link is not working :(
[HTC Sensation] rzr86:
if you have 3.32 or 3.33 firmware you are fine to flash it
[HTC Sensation] chrisw99:
My 2 year Sensation contract is up soon and after I upgrade I fancy keeping the Sensation with ARHD as a little mini tablet, wifi only.

Does anyone know what can be removed to remove all phone/3G/SIM functionality from the ROM, and if that's even possible?
[HTC Sensation] PaulGiz:
Just pull the SIM card. Phone will function just fine, and will see WiFi. The only thing you lose is data and cell connectivity, which is what I think you want.

P.
[HTC Sensation] sowen222:
5 days after installing 7.3 over 6.8, with full data wipe, running ROM cleaner to remove Sense, and using using the Nova Prime launcher, I have had zero problems, all working well. It's very, very smooth, and has a good battery life.

Thanks Mike! :good:
[HTC Sensation] padvou:
I 'm pretty sure I used to receive notifications by audio and vibration from apps like for example, Skype..

Anyone facing this issue, too ?
[HTC Sensation] mardum:
Yesterday, I found the phone turned off 7-8 times, even a few minutes after I turned it on.

I am using stock kernel.
[HTC Sensation] sowen222:
Did it turn off, or did it reboot?

Have you checked that your battery is firmly in place and making full contact? Is it a stock battery? If not, try replacing with the stock battery to see if that makes a difference.
[HTC Sensation] speculatrix:
My wife's Sensation was on 7.2 and she told me hew phone started having problems a few days ago with gmail crashing immediately on start-up (about a week or so after upgrading it from Google Play). So I wiped all gmail's data and let it resync and it was fine. I then looked for a new version of the ROM and found this new update.

So I just reflashed wife's Sensation to 7.3 from 7.2. I didn't wipe the data partition but I did wipe cache, dalvik cache and fix permissions afterwards.

The twitter app that ARHD installed would crash on startup; even after wiping its data. I deinstalled it, then installed off Google Play and it works fine.

A previous problem I had after upgrading was the camera not saving photos it took, so I checked that and it runs fine.

Overall then a good release, thanks!
[HTC Sensation] sowen222:
Ya, with all the problems experienced with 7.2, one never knows exactly what the state of the data on the phone will be - it could easily be corrupted. So, while it may be technically okay to upgrade 7.3 on top of 6.8 or 7.2 without a data wipe, that presumes installation on top of an uncorrupted system.

So I did a data wipe anyway. That way, if there were any problems, I could at least eliminate the possibility that it was due to corrupt data.

Since upgrading to 7.3 a week ago (data wipe; sql+bravia+VPN tweaks; Faux kernel; ROMCleaner to remove Sense, FB and Twitter; Nova Prime launcher), I have had zero issues, amazingly smooth operation and good battery life.
[HTC Sensation] mardum:
Turned off, no restarts so far, or I naven't noticed any.

It's a Momac X-Level battery, 3-4 months old. Battery life should be ok, except turn offs.

I first changed stock battery with another htc made one, because of the poor battery life and random turn offs and reboots.

My second battery was at first ok, and than the restarts occured, 3-4 months later.

With this battery I had problems right from the beginning. also with different ROMs and kernels.
[HTC Sensation] sowen222:
Since it happens with all batteries, it sounds like it could be the contacts in your phone are not connecting properly to the battery.

If your phone is still under warranty (2 years), don't mess around with it, get it replaced for free.

Otherwise, you might want to try bending the contacts slightly further out (at your own risk :angel:) to make them press harder against the battery, and/or sanding them lightly with a fine sandpaper, in case there is some sort of build-up on the contacts.

You can test the contacts by taking the back cover off your phone, turning the phone on, then using your fingers lightly to see if the battery moves (it shouldn't) or the phone switches off. I've seen some suggest inserting a small piece of carton at the base of the battery on the side opposite the contacts, to hold it more firmly in place.

Hope this helps.
[HTC Sensation] chrisw99:
Not quite - pull the SIM and it says "NO SIM - Emergency calls only". So it must surely still be connected to the 3g network to be able to make those emergency calls, and as the radio connection to the network is one of the big draws of battery power, it would be better to remove this functionality completely. Tablets run android fine without saying NO SIM, so there must be a particular system package(s) I can remove to make ARHD a tablet ROM rather than phone ROM?
[HTC Sensation] sowen222:
Buy a pre-paid SIM card with no money on it. The SIM card will allow the phone to function (including wifi, of course), but you won't be able to make calls (except emergency) or use the data network. In the EU and elsewhere, you will be able to receive calls, but if you don't tell anyone your number, that's not a problem. You can keep the SIM activated by sending it an SMS every 6 months or so (check the phone company's policy).

UPDATE: sorry, I didn't realise you actually want to cripple the calling capability. May I ask why? It seems to me to be an advantage that emergency calls can be made, if necessary. And if it doesn't cost anything to have that functionality available, most people would probably want to ADD that to a tablet, rather than have it removed. In any case, you could always sell your used Sensation, then use the money to buy a cheap tablet (you can get cheap ones with Android 4+ for under €60).
[HTC Sensation] mardum:
I put 2 layers of duct tape [:D] on the end opposite of the contacts, pressing it against the contacts, but that didn't help.

I compared how difficult it is to take the battery out of my phone and a friend's phone and mine came out easier, when there was no duct tape.

I also thought it might be the phone to blame and not a software problem, but when I used my friend's battery I had far less problems.

Also, when I use 6.8.0 with faux kernel, the phone restarts a lot, not when I use 7.3 with stock kernel, it turns off.

Unfortunately the phone is not under warranty anymore. :(
[HTC Sensation] dibdida:
There is a way to reduce the time between pressing home key and app list show? Maybe there is a setting to change in some configuration file?
[HTC Sensation] sowen222:
broken ducks

"duck tape"? Isn't that for putting broken ducks back together? Or do you mean "duct tape"? ;)
[HTC Sensation] mardum:
Yes, sorry.

Modified initial post :D
[HTC Sensation] elkingyboy:
Maybe he did mean DUCK.

http://duckbrand.com/ :silly:
[HTC Sensation] zamonda:
If you ever have a problem with your battery try this. I'm using it for my sensation xe for more than a year and its phenomenal. Here's a link to buy it from amazon http://www.amazon.com/Anker®-1900mAh-Li-ion-Battery-Sensation/dp/B0053EZJMC/ref=pd_sim_cps_2
[HTC Sensation] Epic.:
Hey guys, its Epic here, just wanted to bring you awesome ARHD users some awesome userbars ;)

I have many of them, if you want a particular color, don't hesitate to PM me on which color you want ;)

If you appreciate my work, hit the thanks button ;)

Thanks to janarp for the idea ;)​
[HTC Sensation] chrisw99:
Of course you may ask.... my Sensation is always being used by the kids to play games, they've filled it with kids games. It would be nice once I get my shiny new HTC One (hopefully), to not have to fill that with games and let them continue using the Sensation. Disabling the cellular functionality would a) prevent them accidentally dialling emergency services, b) give a decent battery improvement.

Selling and buying a cheap tablet is a good idea though..
[HTC Sensation] kushXmaster:
I think when it's on emergency service only, it will only attempt a connection as necessary. Not sure though.
[HTC Sensation] hinxnz:
Just remove the phone apk from /system/app/

Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e
[HTC Sensation] Jimmy4485:
+1

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All is fine here too for a week now! Thanks again Mike.
[HTC Sensation] kushXmaster:
You might even be able to just disable it in application manager under settings.
[HTC Sensation] vetox:
wifi error. -cannot enable wifi... please help

s-on

rooted

wifi was working before installing revolution.
[HTC Sensation] kushXmaster:
Did you use smart flash option in 4ext recovery?
[HTC Sensation] vetox:
i have twrp not 4ext.
[HTC Sensation] kushXmaster:
You'll probably want to you use 4ext since you are s-on. That way you can enable smart flash and the roms will flash properly.
[HTC Sensation] vetox:
i cannot buy 4ext because it says its not compatible with my device...

getting the free version will replace twrp? even if its and .apk file?

EDIT: It's okay. 4ext did the job for sensation. was not compatible on market....thx
[HTC Sensation] kushXmaster:
No problem. So you got it working I'm guessing? I always just installed the recovery from the thread here on xda. I could never get the market app to work. But if you're s-on 4ext is a must.
[HTC Sensation] vetox:
i got 4ext in, flashed a few roms, but it keeps booting in fastboot.

so i took 4ext out, put twrp back and im installing revolution back. the problem is that now i can't get wifi to work...

that's where all started anyway....
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Look HERE

Extra 1: Flashing "boot.img"

:)
[HTC Sensation] vetox:
apparently putting twrp and revolution back after all that mess. fixed wifi. so it's good to go for now...

i really want to install revelation with 4ext because i'm s-on and i ruined one sdcard already trying to get s-off...from 8gb it shows 108 kb now.....

but i guess i can't have them all...thank you for attention anyway. i pressed thank you :)
[HTC Sensation] @@RON:
Today I flashed the version 6.8 of this rom. After that and setting up all my apps I noticed, that the app "news" will not work. If I tap on it, it opens, but says, that I have entered the wrong password for my google account. I typed it in several times.

If I remove my google account and open the app then, it says, that I have to log in into google reader, but then I have to add the google account.

I did some researches and now I assume, that google reader has been closed, so that it's no longer working. Can anyone confirm this?

Now I´m looking for a successor ... any suggestions? :)
[HTC Sensation] kushXmaster:
Hi, try feedly http://www.feedly.com/android.html

Google Reader officially closed this past Monday.
[HTC Sensation] @@RON:
Thanks, this app is great :)

Next question: Is the HQ camera mod in version 6.8 included?

In the thread is mentioned, that it's included since ARHD 6.6.2+

I recorded a video, but it's bitrate is @ 10 mbps and not 20 or 40. Have the mod to be enable anywhrere? and how do I change the used bitrate?

Edit:

I found the solution in the mod section at the first page.
[HTC Sensation] sk780:
help here

- If your current firmware version doesn't match ROM firmware version, wiping data inside AROMA is highly recommended!

- HTC Sensation 4G (U.S. T-Mobile PG5810000 | T-MOB010) users can flash this for better signal and data speeds!

- 3.33.401.x firmware is required!

Above file name is PG58IMG(containing rcdata.img)

can i use above file for problem of network signals for htc Sensation XE
[HTC Sensation] limcc:
I have just one problem: I can't even download the ROM cause it take forever and always abort by itself. it start at ~50KB initially then drop rapidly to a few KBps then stall....after some minutes of 0KBps downloading, abort with unable to connect error. tried with browser and also download manager. none work, seems like the file host is analog modem speed to my place in Singapore.

Guess I will have to try harder. XD

anyone have other suggestion?
[HTC Sensation] kushXmaster:
If the speed is slow cancel and try again. See if you can get connected to a faster server.
[HTC Sensation] @@RON:
I download the rom right now in under 2 minutes with this link:

http://xda7.androidrevolution.nl/db...ation/Android_Revolution_HD-Sensation_7.3.zip

(I'm not sure, if posting the direct link is desired ...)
[HTC Sensation] limcc:
Good advise, will try again.

that link seems to be faster. thanks!
[HTC Sensation] kushXmaster:
If you are on Tmobile I don't see why not. The xe and 4g are the exact same phone hardware wise.
[HTC Sensation] @@RON:
Hardware wise are they maybe the same, but their radios / supported frequencies for 3g/umts are different. Some month ago, I summerized this:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23503747&postcount=8
[HTC Sensation] Jimmy4485:
Would t-mobile's 4G work in the rest of Europe? I'm planning a trip.
[HTC Sensation] sowen222:
T-Mobile's US frequencies for 4G differ from those in Europe, so no, your US 4G won't work here. That said, roaming shouldn't be a problem.
[HTC Sensation] @@RON:
As mentioned by sowen222, the frequencies of T-Mobiles 4G network differs from them, which are used in Germany. I guess, that tmous uses 1700/2100 (AWS) MHz for 3G and Germany only uses 2100 MHz.

I don't know, if tmous has service in Europe, so I recommend, that you should buy a prepaid SIM in the country you want to travel to. ;)

Sent from my HTC Sensation z710a
[HTC Sensation] Jimmy4485:
That's not my concern. I have a local SIM card. I was wandering if I change to ARHD T-Mobile version from ARHD XE whether phone and data would work in Europe including Germany since I am transiting through.
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

No,it will not help you.

ARHD T-Mob is for the US phones only.

:)
[HTC Sensation] Jimmy4485:
Great, thanks Malybru I'll stay with ARHD XE. It works everywhere!
[HTC Sensation] knagl:
Just a note to say that I upgraded from 6.8 to 7.3 (updated the firmware/radio, superwipe, then ARHD 7.3) two days ago and so far, so good. The phone is working very well (Sensation 4G from T-Mobile US), and I'm not running into the issue I had with 6.8 where it would slow to a crawl if a bunch of apps had been opened. Thanks for a great ROM! :good:
[HTC Sensation] @@RON:
That is great to hear!

This is one reason, why I recently changed to this rom, but in version 6.8

Previously I used the latest HTC stock rom over 8 month. Since the last weeks, it became slower and slower per day. So I decided to change to this rom in version 6.8, because it should be more stable.

Now, done days ago, it feels sometimes faster, but after opening a few apps, it's nearly unusable.

I noticed, that it's explicitly when I use google chrome. To switch to another app takes then a half minute ...

I'm not sure, if it could be a reason, that I have 500+ photos in my gallery. Maybe the phone want them to index.

Long words ... I will watch this behavior and maybe it will update to 7.3 (including super wipe.

Regarding the last topic: the supported frequencies for 3G depends by your device (z710a or z710e) and they can not be changed respectively they will not be affected by the used rom.

Of course, you can change your model id (mid) but it does not change anything hardware wise. It's just for the identification ;)

Sent from my HTC Sensation z710a
[HTC Sensation] sowen222:
Oh, just go ahead and upgrade... you KNOW you want to! ;)

I upgraded about 2 weeks ago (Faux Kernel, tweaks: sqllite, bravia, vpn), and it's running fast and smooth, and good battery life. It's even better than 6.8, with no issues.
[HTC Sensation] padvou:
Been tempted to test some others Roms due to ION, newer UI, SENSE, NoSense and other reasons...

This is still the one I prefer most, no bugs for what I need to do, no freezes, no reboots... Just laggy from time to time after heavy use for days without intentional reboot.. I can live with that.

Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e
[HTC Sensation] sowen222:
If you want an even faster experience on this ROM, try running ROMCleaner to remove Sense's Rosie-launcher and the sense-based widgets, and use Nova Launcher instead. Very, very smooth, and it leaves you with a lot more memory for apps. (Note: the cam and video apps still work perfectly.) I get none of the lagginess you report.

ROMcleaner is here

When you run ROMcleaner, it gives you the option to select a launcher, I highly recommend Nova Launcher. You can then update to the latest version of Nova Launcher here.

Be sure to do a Nandroid before you run ROMcleaner, in case you want to go back (but I'm pretty sure you won't ;)).
[HTC Sensation] @@RON:
What does that mean?

Sent from my HTC Sensation z710a
[HTC Sensation] sowen222:
Nandroid backup - you can make this when you boot your phone into recovery. It makes a complete backup image of your phone so you can restore it later without having to go through the install process again.
[HTC Sensation] mike1986.:
I'm on holidays until 24th so development might be on hold until then :)
[HTC Sensation] damek25:
Mike you still in Poland? :) Radio link on the first post doesn't work... please check it if you're still online.

EDIT: it can be found here: http://www.androidrevolution.nl/ARHD/Radios/HTC Sensation/Radio_11.76A.3504.00P_11.24A.3504.31_M.rar
[HTC Sensation] sowen222:
Not "MIGHT" be on hold, make sure development IS on hold - vacation and rest is important!

Thanks for your great work - 7.3 is fantastic - and enjoy your well-deserved vacation. Now go and recharge your batteries.
[HTC Sensation] padvou:
Enjoy your time off things, Mike :cool:

Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e
[HTC Sensation] david.f.girault:
SQLite vacuum and reindex

Hi mike,

I switch from 6.8 to 7.2 some weeks ago. After this switch, many of my apps stops running and force close. So I upgrade to 7.3, but the bug still exist.

After doing some test in 'adb shell', I think I found what is the problem. The script /system/etc/init.d/85sqlite may change permissions of modified databases!

I found that apps force close because they can't open their database. So I found this:

root@android:/data/data/com.quoord.tapatalkpro.activity/databases # ls -ln
-rwxrw---- 10119 10119 15360 2013-07-10 21:38 google_analytics.db
-rwxrw---- 10119 10119 0 2013-07-10 21:38 google_analytics.db-journal
-rw-rw---- 10119 10119 5120 2013-07-11 19:32 google_analytics_v2.db
-rw------- 10119 10119 0 2013-07-11 19:32 google_analytics_v2.db-journal
-rwxrw---- 10119 10119 5120 2013-07-10 21:38 suggestions.db
-rwxrw---- 10119 10119 0 2013-07-10 21:38 suggestions.db-journal
-rwxrw---- 10119 10119 9216 2013-07-10 21:38 tapatalk.db
-rwxrw---- 10119 10119 0 2013-07-10 21:38 tapatalk.db-journal
-rw-rw---- 10119 10119 19456 2013-07-11 19:32 tapatalknew.db
-rwxrw-r-- 10119 10119 0 2013-07-11 19:32 tapatalknew.db-journal
-rw-rw---- 10119 10119 10240 2013-07-10 21:39 webview.db
-rw-r----- 0 0 0 2013-07-10 21:39 webview.db-journal
-rw-rw---- 10119 10119 1024 2013-07-10 21:39 webviewCookiesChromium.db
-rw-r----- 0 0 0 2013-07-10 21:39 webviewCookiesChromium.db-journal
-rw-rw---- 10119 10119 1024 2013-07-10 21:39 webviewCookiesChromiumPrivate.db
-rw-r----- 0 0 0 2013-07-10 21:39 webviewCookiesChromiumPrivate.db-journal

Some file had bad permissions! After reverting them to the correct one, my app stop to force close!

So I do a check (after correcting all permission for all apps):

root@android:/data # find . -iname '*.db' -user 0
root@android:/data # rm /data/sqlite.log
root@android:/data # sh /system/etc/init.d/85sqlite
SQLite database VACUUM and REINDEX started at 07-12-2013 12:04:25
find: /data/DxDrm/fuse: Permission denied
Database /data/data/com.android.bluetooth/databases/btopp.db: VACUUM=SUCCESS REINDEX=SUCCESS
Database /data/data/com.android.browser/databases/webview.db: VACUUM=SUCCESS REINDEX=SUCCESS
...
Database /data/data/fr.amazon.mShop.android/cache/ApplicationCache.db: VACUUM=SUCCESS REINDEX=SUCCESS
...

1|root@android:/data # find . -iname '*.db' -user 0
./data/fr.amazon.mShop.android/cache/ApplicationCache.db

So, /system/etc/init.d/85sqlite alter database permission. At least one here!

So I disable this script.
[HTC Sensation] Nearx:
The link for radio isn't working.
[HTC Sensation] malybru:
Hi,

Look HERE

You must be s-off

:)
[HTC Sensation] Noobel:
Better use this firmware it has the latest radio which proved to be better. From my own experience - much less call drops.

If you need radio file only get it from here. But i still insist on Radio 11.76C.3504.00P_11.29A.3504.18_M regardless of mike's suggestions...

:cowboy:
[HTC Sensation] XxM4tzexX:
Today i upgraded to 7.3. 6.8 ran very well a ffew months ago but i have the feeling that 7.3 is much faster than 6.8 .I use it with faux kernel.
[HTC Sensation] wauwter:
connection attempt ARHD 7.3 kicks laptop from WIFI

I am experiencing problems with the WIFI connection. I have my laptop connected to the home network, and was not experiencing any problems. Whenever I try to connect to my home WIFI with the Sensation, my laptop gets kicked off the WIFI and the network cannot be found anymore. The Sensation gets stuck in "obtaining IP address" for some time, before switching to attempt connecting to another WIFI network. It is not the WIFI network in itself, since my HD2 is not experiencing any problems connecting.. Is anybody else experiencing similar problems?
[HTC Sensation] sowen222:
Sounds like an IP-address conflict. Do you have a fixed IP-address set on your laptop that is in the range of automatically assigned addresses of your DHCP settings on your wifi router? It might explain it if the Sensation is automatically assigned the same address as the fixed address on your laptop. If you turn off your laptop's wifi, are you then able to obtain an IP address with the Sensation?
[HTC Sensation] padvou:
Did you have this issue with a previous ROM? Sounds like an encryption issue, or a known issue with modern droid editions and older wireless access points. If you apply a static iP address, does it work? If your WAP supports auto WPA/wpa2 choose it with Tkip encryption.
[HTC Sensation] huzefaonline:
Hi Mike,

Installed your rom and i must say i'm very impressed :) i am complete noob so plz expect stupid question from me :P wanted to know that when you update the rom, how can i download the update?
[HTC Sensation] ptruman:
CRT 2.1x or 3.x issues under ARHD 3.x

I can confirm that both CRT versions 2.1 and 3.0 do NOT work cleanly under ARHD 3.0

Full wipe, flash and JUST installing CRT mod (either version) results in WORKING animations,but screenshots are broken (white screen, 0 byte JPG file created)

Reflash, no CRT mod, screenshots work.