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[Epic 4G Android Development] jeffro18:
I love the fact that I can start a new rom flash now, even if I don't think I will have time to finish the full setup before work the next day. With the click of a button I can be back to a stable setup and finish my messing around at my leisure. The benefits are almost endless. I ran srf fine as a clone, but haven't tried it as a clean flash. All of the manual steps are pretty simple and painless. You don't even need to upgrade sd cards for this to work well.
[Epic 4G Android Development] styles420:
My sd card is too slow for a daily driver, so I'm considering some less conventional uses for this. But if a class 4 runs as smooth as nand, I might have to drop some money on an upgrade... Glad to hear that more people are starting to get this figured out :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] JohnCorleone:
Was going to experiment with my 8gig class 2 but it sounds like I am better off biting the bullet and using 16 gig class 4 card I am using. Thanks for the feedback guys
[Epic 4G Android Development] nubecoder:
I had problems getting the card formatted by the scripts and all.

I ended up partitioning manually with my laptop's card reader (Ubuntu).

After that all was well. (This was during some initial testing support in my kernel.)

One thing I noticed (and I'm not sure this has been mentioned yet) is that, if your Rom has any init.d scripts designed for swap or sd-ext, it will cause some problems.

(Mainly an overall sluggishness / choppiness that is quite noticeable.)

That goes for both installations (nand / sd).

Other than that, it all seems to work pretty well.

=]
[Epic 4G Android Development] jeffro18:
These are the numbers i get using the stock class 2 16gb with sd speed increase app.
[Epic 4G Android Development] jeffro18:
Still running smooth and loving this. I have noticed that the facebook app gets a bit confused by all this switching back and forth. Sometimes I get errors trying to log in, says it doesn't match current android session in progress. It throws off my pics synced with contacts a bit as well. All is well with everything else. I have primarily been using my sd boot for the last day or so.
[Epic 4G Android Development] jeffro18:
So either everyone has this running smoothly now, or one of my favorite things I have found on xda is being severely overlooked.
[Epic 4G Android Development] TylerDurben:
Could that app works for the Desire hd with lee`s kernel?

Would be nice if someone can tell me if there is a way

Big thx to the developer to make sutch a great tool ;)
[Epic 4G Android Development] jeffro18:
The app itself isn't fully functional yet. I had to do most of the setup manually. As far as I know you have to use it with genocide 2.0 on the epic only. Still running smooth for me. This thread hasn't received much feedback from end users.
[Epic 4G Android Development] jeffro18:
Read the manual script instructions again. Looks like you didn't change everything you should have. I see at least 2 spots you still need to modify in there. I am still running urban regen fine on my sd boot.

Edit: hint: lines 4 and 5
[Epic 4G Android Development] zman519:
Ok my bad maybe I pasted the wrong text (to many files open in notepad++)

Thanks

Sent from the Drivers Seat of my Suby txting and Driving doing 100MPH+ in a school zone! Ha.
[Epic 4G Android Development] nubecoder:
Ya, looks like 2 of the mount points aren't pointing to the correct partitions.

Also the sure fire way would be install to NAND as normal, then clone to sdcard, just takes longer.

=]
[Epic 4G Android Development] jeffro18:
I had trouble getting the card to format with the app the first time. If it didn't take longer than a minute with the app it probably didn't work. Make a backup and partition the manual way, then flash. Look a few pages back for my post with all of the edits showing the steps I took. The app seems to work if you want to re partition later.
[Epic 4G Android Development] zman519:
Ok thanks i'l check it out later, and try not to put stuff on my sdcard tonight i have a back up i made a few hours ago, But its Friday and i have Beer to drink ttul:)
[Epic 4G Android Development] Tekn010933:
"Boot From SD", section 5 in the OP, I can use the App "FileExplore" too for this transition right?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Rodderik:
any file explorer should do the trick if u can make a new file (or rename one)
[Epic 4G Android Development] Tekn010933:
Amazing work!

Hittin' the button and buying you a cup of coffee tonight!
[Epic 4G Android Development] lilajrestnom:
right now im running random rom pheonix with a eh17 modem

if i was to use this and make a new rom on my sd card what would the new modem be? the same as mine now or would it depend on the rom i flash?

im thinking about flashing syndicate rom frozen

would that mean on my normal boot i will have my current rom and if i used the second boot up from my sd card i will have srf 1.2 and the modem (baseband version) will be.. ec05 for example?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Rodderik:
your modem will be the same...the only thing that is different is the mount points for /system /data and /cache ...everything else stays as it is
[Epic 4G Android Development] lilajrestnom:


Oh well thanks
[Epic 4G Android Development] xopher.hunter:
In dual boot app I am trying to convert srf 1.2 for the sd card but it keeps saying missing updater-zip
[Epic 4G Android Development] jeffro18:
Last I checked you still had to manually convert roms. Check through the thread to see the steps I had to take to get it working. Most of it is in one big post with like 5 edits.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ugothakd:
On my old palm centro, trying to run linux, you could have a file like "blahblah.ext3". Couldn't you just use a loopback file instead of having to partition the sd card?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Rodderik:
that is an option yes but i always preferred to have the physical partitions so there isn't any problems with programs that try to mount/unmount/remount partitions...and since the main android system doesn't use a fstab or mtab to ensure the mounts get handled correctly i figured partitions were the best bet...plus partitioning it is pretty easy with the scripts and app
[Epic 4G Android Development] ugothakd:
True, but it'd be insanely cool to download a rom and instead of having to install it, just copy it to your sd card and run. Also, with that, instead of having to create an empty file on the sd card you could just have it detect the loop file.

sent from my miui-ified epic
[Epic 4G Android Development] styles420:
You would still need the empty file to tell the dual boot to look for the loop file instead of just booting the standard (on phone) partitions...

Unless a custom boot loader was coded, something that would give an initial menu to choose which system to boot (like grub or lilo for linux) - then it could have a default option to use if no selection is made before the timer runs out

If it "just detected the loop file" then you would have to remove the sd card or delete/move the loop file in order to boot the default system.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ugothakd:
You could name your loopback file "bootsdcard", that way it'd detect the file and with some editing could boot it as a loopback filesystem. To stop dual booting, rename it "bootsdcardfs" and it wouldn't boot from the sd card.

sent from my miui-ified epic
[Epic 4G Android Development] Rodderik:
i wouldn't like doing it like that...i think partitioning is the best way to do it
[Epic 4G Android Development] devastatorx:
They have such a bootloader for the nook color, wonder if this would be worth looking into.

Would it be possible to load a uimage from the sdcard when booting from sd? Would be interested in native ubuntu on the epic running from the SD card. Already have the sources...
[Epic 4G Android Development] Rodderik:
it is a little more complicated than that...but stay tuned on that note...i forsee a boot menu possibly in the future :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] devastatorx:
Sounds exciting.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Fire n mage:
Bump
[Epic 4G Android Development] AproSamurai:
Don't worry about it, it's still being worked on. :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] Rodderik:
matter of fact with kexec patches hopefully we'll get some kernels out to do a true dual boot....right now i have eh17 on the nand and can boot cm7 from the sdcard (including booting a different kernel!!!) when i get time to make it more friendly i'll pass on how to get it all running
[Epic 4G Android Development] Fire n mage:
Nubernel has dual boot so am I suppose to use this? =o
[Vibrant General] ipugh:
Went to flash from CM7 back to stock (following advice I found elsewhere on here,) and flashed just the .pit file, forgot to select the .tar file in ODIN.

After doing so, my phone is a complete brick. No power, no recognition in windows (adb or otherwise,) etc.

Is there anything I can do, or is it a total brick?

T-mobile has sent me a new phone as this phone's microphone stopped working a while ago, but I figured I'd make it stock prior to sending it back.

If it is bricked, will T-mobile figure out I had CM7 on it and charge me for the phone?

Thanks for the info!

Ian
[Vibrant General] nomadrider123:
Do any lights come on at all? like the home key return key? When you charge it?

I have yet to hear of anyone sending their bricked phone back to tmobile and haveing them hear about it.
[Vibrant General] ipugh:
Absolutely nothing -- no lights at all.

Ian
[Vibrant General] djquick:
Send it back; there's no way they'll find out if no lights come on.
[Vibrant General] ipugh:
Thanks!

Ian
[Vibrant General] nomadrider123:
Yep it's bricked then send it back, your safe. Be careful on the new phone
[Vibrant General] bonebeatz1234:
I bricked five times they yet to say anything ,lol as long as the phone physically good they will send you a new phone and fast to no questions asked.
[Vibrant General] VeryCoolAlan:
Try to get into download mode.

My phone usually doesnt do anything or turn on when soft bricked. Only in download mode
[Vibrant General] ipugh:
Tried that every way I know how.

I hold down both up and down volume buttons and try to turn it on. Nothing.

This is how I would previously get into download mode.

For what it's worth, I'm very careful with the phone. Was screwing around when I knew it was going back. I honestly was prepared to just buy a new one..

Thanks to everyone!
[Vibrant General] nickdog670:
Try holding both volume keys, plugging into the computer. You should get into download mode that way. Then you could pop the battery back in.
[Vibrant General] ackattacker:
Folks, unless you screwed up flashing a *bootloader* your phone is not bricked.

Remove the battery and sim card. Plug into USB port.

Hold both volume up and down while simultaneously insert the battery. Viola, download mode.
[HTC Sensation] balto:
I just picked up a bell sensation and I can't find any company that has an unlock code for it. Anyone know how long it takes for the unlockers to get the codes from htc?
[HTC Sensation] sonnysekhon:
Try Cellunlocker. I got 2 Sensations unlocked from them for 19.99 each. Got the unlock codes within 4 hours. Mine were the T-Mobile version but they unlock the Bell version as well.
[HTC Sensation] zramdani:
So far it seems no one has successfully unlocked the Bell versions. I spoke to a Bell rep today who said their HTC Sensation would not be issued unlock codes like their other models.

Is there any other way to unlock the device?
[HTC Sensation] brusko1972:
Can you confirm that the bell sensation has a protective lens for the camera. I went to the source and they have a dummy phone for bell sensation and it had a lens so that the camera is not recessed. Can you confirm this?
[HTC Sensation] Angelmsx:
I went to cellunlocker and tried searching up my bell sensation IMEI that starts with a 35644 and it did say it had the unlock code for it. I also did the same with htcimeunlock but they did not have the code for my IMEI. I have no experience ordering from cellunlocker so i have no idea whether or not the site was telling the truth.
[HTC Sensation] Raspster:
Many sites are selling the NAM sensation as "unlocked" and some have already shipped to buyers like Nergi Electronics. I can't imagine that they would have sold theses unless they were unlocked. I am waiting for mine and I called the place I am getting it from and they told me it is 100% unlockled.
[HTC Sensation] balto:
I tried both those sites and they couldn't unlock the phone. I was told it would take a couple of days to get the updated tables. I really hope they can unlock this phone I can't think of any htc phone that didn't have an unlock.
[HTC Sensation] opensourcefan:
Eventually there will be an unlock, it may be a bit soon as the phone was just officially released today (Bell) and mitigating factors like Bell are probably getting in the way.
[HTC Sensation] Solidus_n313:
prolly the ONLY reason, theyre network isnt the greatest, but it has good coverage...not to mention that rogers doesnt even have a fone this good yet, as im sure theyre just holding out for the iPhone5 contract
[HTC Sensation] bongd:
It seems Rogers has burned some bridges (particularly the one with HTC). Bell has great phones out. I'm actually amazed... I switched to them for a few months and their coverage in my town was out of this world.

I reluctantly switched back to Rogers for the amazing retention rate plan and features I had though. I hope they take a page out of what Bell's doing though. They've stepped up their game considerably.
[HTC Sensation] y2jdmbfan:
Any update on this? Wanting to unlock my Bell Sensation to use on AT&T!
[HTC Sensation] CoolinHL:
Has anyone tried Mobile in Canada? According to this page, it looks like they should be able to do it.

https://www.mobileincanada.com/1550-How-To-Unlock-code-en-HTC-Sensation-4G-Bell.html
[HTC Sensation] y2jdmbfan:
You get an error saying they can't unlock it yet when you submit the IMEI...
[HTC Sensation] milestonedude:
im waiting for someone to confirm they have unlocked their bell sensation until i buy one. i hope its soon :)
[HTC Sensation] fr0z3n:
Hey Everyone,

I sell alot of Unlock Codes on eBay and to other reseller websites online.

The current HTC Database is out of date and the next update is expected sometime next week.

Once the DB is updated all BELL HTC Sensations will have a code. For now there is no point trying different guys/websites, because in the end it is ONE database that everyone checks against.

Here is my HTC Sensation auction for unlock codes, but BELL IS NOT SUPPORTED RIGHT NOW.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220800990191
[HTC Sensation] wtaylor:
Thank for your info Fr0Z3n

But the main question is still when will the servers be updated..

I tired of carrying around a phone that I cannot use. Not that I don't like my Atrix,

I just want a bigger screen.

By the way I tried mobileincanada.com and they don't have the code and they gave me a refund withing 2 hours without me having to ask for it.

I ** highly ** recommend them as another option when the servers are updated.

I also tried gsmconnexxion and have not got a refund yet, it's been 2 days and i'm still waiting.

Well lets get back to the main question again

*** On what day do the servers get updated??? ***
[HTC Sensation] fr0z3n:
you tried gsmconnexxion? That is me and i don't have any refunds pending.

I am guessing you are just here advertising for mobileincanada? Anyways if you REALLY do have a refund pending send me a msg.

oh well and the htc servers get updated next week!
[HTC Sensation] CoolinHL:
Thanks for the update fr0z3n. It gives me hope that Bell won't be locking down the device forever. :)
[HTC Sensation] glhturbo:
@fr0z3n: Thanks for the info, please keep us updated as to when the server gets updated.

I noticed that in your eBay link that you are selling the codes for $25.99US each while mobileincanada.com is $20CDN even. Are you willing to beat the mobileincanada.com price? Please note that I do realize that selling on eBay carries extra costs for the listings/final price fees, but what if we were to purchase from you outside of eBay? Is a group deal possible if a bunch of us get together and make a commitment to purchase a code from you when they are available?
[HTC Sensation] fr0z3n:
Yes if it is a group deal then I can do $19.00 CAD (NOT USD) or $20 USD.

The margins for HTC codes are very low, but for a group deal I can certainly provide that.
[HTC Sensation] zramdani:
HTC Unlock Table Release Schedule?

Thanks for the reassurance guys.

Does anyone know where to get access to HTC's unlock tables? (a website?)

I'm just interested to know what day I can expect to unlock my Sensation.

Z
[HTC Sensation] wtaylor:
Thanks Fr0z3n for your reply

I'm not advertising for mobileincanada.com

I've used their services in the past and for my HTC Desire HD and had an unlock code in less than 2 hours.

I did not know that gsmconnexxion was your company and if you check your records you will see that I have used your services before with great success.

I sent you my IMEI code at about midnight and had a reply by the time I got up in the morning. And I though that was extremely good service.

Also if you check your Ebay account you will see a pending refund request from me

THanks

Winston
[HTC Sensation] jun.seba:
Unlocking

I've been emailing with cellunlock.net and they told me that they are expecting the codes on Monday.
[HTC Sensation] Matt1408:
My F5 key will be ready on Monday.
[HTC Sensation] glhturbo:
Well, I'd be in for a code then. Anyone else?
[HTC Sensation] :
I'm in for

$20
[HTC Sensation] y2jdmbfan:
Any update on this?
[HTC Sensation] CoolinHL:
I'm in for this too. Any idea when you can get the code?
[HTC Sensation] guyhurley:
i got an nlock code today from cell unlocker, but im not getting any data on my phone after i unlocked it, any sugestions?
[HTC Sensation] fnkaze:
Did you check your apn settings? Im pretty sure the ones for bell will be different than the ones for rogers att etc... so does phone calls work with the unlock code?
[HTC Sensation] Matt1408:
You need to get the correct APN keys for your phone.

If on Rogers

•APN: rogers-core-appl1.apn

•Proxy: <not set>

•Port: <not set>

•Username: <not set>

•Password: <not set>

•Server: <not set>

•MMSC: http://mms.gprs.rogers.com

•MMS Proxy: 10.128.1.69

•MMS Port: 80

•MCC: 302 (retrieved from SIM)

•MNC: 720 (retrieved from SIM).

•Authentication type: <not set>

•APN type: <not set>
[HTC Sensation] Rumball:
Looking forward to see some confirmation that unlock codes are now available and that you can connect to the Rogers 3G network...

I'm itching to run out and buy a Bell Sensation...
[HTC Sensation] andriy2011:
Just did unlocking at cellunlocker.net

Put in Rogers apn settings

All works great
[HTC Sensation] Funk2641:
Just got my unlock code from Negri Electronics. It works beautifully
[HTC Sensation] Rumball:
Thanks andriy2011 and Funk2641 ! Arggg...you are making it very difficult for me to come up with excuses for why I shouldn't go out and buy one!!! :D
[HTC Sensation] Matt1408:
No unlocked bootloader yet :P
[HTC Sensation] jameswzh:
how long did it take to receive the code after you placed the order?

Thx.
[HTC Sensation] Rumball:
Ya...but it sounds like HTC will be pushing out an unlocked bootloader for the Sensation in August or September.
[HTC Sensation] chapinrico:
I found some info in the telus site for Apn setting but it does not look like this. I want to make sure my mms, and tethering work just fine. So if you know apn setting for Telus it be appreciated just put in my request to get my phone unlocked. I could try to copy apn from my Desire hd?? :)
[HTC Sensation] glhturbo:
I just gave cellunlock.net a try, waiting back for the code right now. I found that they had a coupon discount code for 50% off so I went for it. Here is the code if anyone else wants to use it: crackb50. An even $10 CAD for the unlock.
[HTC Sensation] Matt1408:
It's asking me to pay 40 for the unlock code and then 20 after the code.
[HTC Sensation] glhturbo:
I just got my unlock code. Took about 30 minutes to receive.

Which link did you follow to try and get the unlock code? From the main page, select the option for "UNLOCK ANY HTC ANDROID GOOGLE PHONE REMOTELY BY CODE", it is about halfway down the page, right hand column. Should be regular price $29.99 and on sale for $19.99. On the check out screen/view cart, there should be a box for the coupon code and it will discount the price -$9.99.
[HTC Sensation] andriy2011:
Around 40mins.

$19.99
[HTC Sensation] chapinrico:
Wow I put in mine at 3pm and still nothing. 3hrs now.:mad:
[HTC Sensation] jameswzh:
I ordered at 1:00 in calgary, I am still waiting for the code. it has been 3 hours.
[HTC Sensation] chapinrico:
Just got mine...all good now!
[HTC Sensation] Matt1408:
Alright, finally ordering. Finally will give the Sensation a test of data speeds :D
[HTC Sensation] Lucky Thirteen:
I sign IN for that group deal if available.

:)

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[HTC Sensation] routehero:
$10 @ cellunlock.net worked for me. Thanks to poster for the coupon.
[HTC Sensation] fr0z3n:
sorry guys forgot to update earlier, I am sure everyone already knows that Bell HTC codes are available now
[HTC Sensation] 1Rus1Fantom:
Tried to use cellunlock but it get back with Not Found.

And I don't know exactly which network my Sensation locked for Bell or Virgin mobile.

Sticker on the Box says Virgin mobile, but I have on the phone Bell services...

Any information for Virgin mobile unlock?
[HTC Sensation] Angelmsx:
Unlocked using htcimeunlock. Waited 5 min to receive code.
[HTC Sensation] fr0z3n:
I just unlocked 34 of them

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220800990191
[HTC Sensation] Matt1408:
Got mine from CellUnlocker. Took ~3Hours

I would like to point out that speeds are slow. I'm only getting 0.58mbps.
[HTC Sensation] routehero:
I get just over 6mbps down and 2mbps up according to speedtest app in GTA.
[HTC Sensation] Matt1408:
Just tried it on my Nexus One, got the same speeds except higher ping. I guess it's just my area then.
[HTC Sensation] roach.killa:
Just to confirm, once unlocked, this phone will work on fido 3g right? since it has 850/1900 mhz.
[HTC Sensation] Matt1408:
The phone will work on Rogers/Fido/Telus/AT&T once unlocked.
[HTC Sensation] stellar22:
I've read somewhere that Bell HTC Sensation is a different version of HTC Sensation modified to work with the Bell mobile network. Does this mean it won't work with Wind/Mobilicity?

I'm itching to get and unlock the HTC Sensation but I wanted to sign-up with Wind/Mobi because of their better unlimited plans.

Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] routehero:
Bell and Wind/Mobi use different 3G bands. You can use the handset on Wind/Mobi, but you will only get EDGE speeds for data.

You would need to buy the T-Mobile one from the US (or equivalent from Europe/Asia) to work properly in Wind/Mobi.
[HTC Sensation] glhturbo:
You are welcome. ;)
[HTC Sensation] Matt1408:
Seems I am getting errors with the SMS time code.

I seem to be getting -4hours of my current time (sent a text at 12:41 and persons response would be 8:42am)

Another problem I'm getting is the lack of H+. After enabling data, doing some swim swaps I eventually saw my Bell account go into H+. With Rogers I've only seen it go to H. I thought Rogers had an HSPA+ network and all, why can't I access it?
[HTC Sensation] zakhir_n:
Download an app from the market call SMS Time Fix. I have this problem on rogers as well, this app will change the time of all incoming texts....
[HTC Sensation] stellar22:
I guess I'll have to go somewhere else to get the Sensation. Thanks for the info route.
[HTC Sensation] ohliu:
This worked great for me. $10 is just about right for unlocking! Thanks so much glhturbo!
[HTC Sensation] Jammo:
Unlocked mine with mobileincanada.com, took 15 mins to get the code. 20$ Not bad.