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[HTC Sensation] phonepersonality:
Ghetto Solution:

I have a spare, semi-busted USB cable.

I stripped off the insulation and exposed the green, white, black and red cables.

You only need the black (-ve) and red (+ve) cables for this effort.

Use any means you have to get expose the actual wiring and be sure to match them properly to the corresponding contact points on the battery.

The idea is to directly place the positive wire on the positive terminal of the battery and vice versa for the negative. The plug the battery into the phone.

What I did was loop the wires around the leads that would be in direct contact with +ve and -ve inside the phone itself, plugged the battery back in the phone and then plugged the USB cable into my laptop.

The phone booted right up.

Seems to be working thus far even though its still "off". I have a solid amber light and I'll leave the phone for a little bit before I try to boot it back up.

I hope this helps.

DISCLAIMER: I take NO responsibility for any damage (physical, psychological or emotional) you or your phone may incur should you attempt this.

It worked for me.

YMMV.

Be advised and tread carefully.
[HTC Sensation] xxflyingarmbarxx:
i have the latest cwm (the orange not the blue) and the no charge issue happened to me
[HTC Sensation] Marusaia:
Mine charge when completely off with the new recovery. The led is amber, but the only issue i find is that it doesn't turn green when battery reach 100%.

My battery was at 31%. I turn off my sensation and after a night off charge, it was at 100% when i swith the phone on.

No green light.
[HTC Sensation] k0nfucius:
My Sensation now charges when fully off after having updated to CWM 4.0.1.5. Will leave it charging to full now and see if the indicator goes green.

Edit: in fact just swapped in my spare battery which was fully charged. With the phone switched on the indicator went green, with the phone switched off it remained amber. So yep, even if it works it's still a little buggy.
[HTC Sensation] swa2k4:
Worked for me doing the below finally after trying the op, didn't work but looping directly to terminals on phone with battery plugged in works instantly

Weird thing is before this I had the latest .15 recovery and everything.. i really hope this doesn't happen again

Thanks all for help
[HTC Sensation] swa2k4:
again

***aaaand it just did after i let the battery go down to zero.

what is the true solution to this??? there is no way we can prevent battery going to 0 every time? please help

Thanks all
[HTC Sensation] xxflyingarmbarxx:
not sure if there is but another version of cwm was just released on another thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1192300&page=88

its a few posts down,im at work now but will be trying when i get home
[HTC Sensation] Fritti:
Just spreading the word, read

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16254186&postcount=25
[HTC Sensation] vitidroid:
THANKS!!!

I was able to power up the phone like this and flash the stock recovery, now is charging...:D:p
[HTC Sensation] Arsenal23:
glad this is fixed, caused a few nervous moments for me.
[HTC Sensation] dellybelly:
You try this yet?
[HTC Sensation] swa2k4:
FIXED

flashed this recovery and tested for charging while off and led on PERFECT thanks!!!
[HTC Sensation] Fritti:
I did, CWM 4.1.0.5 said 'discharging' while the fixed 4.1.0.4 as linked said 'charging'.

However 'vladnosferatu' says that there might still be a problem if you run the battery completely dead. I do not know whether that is the case and I do not have an external charger to be able to test this. Would be lovely if someone could...
[HTC Sensation] cypr3z:
hello,

on my sensation is CWM 4.0.1.5 (updatet manually yesterday)

the device is now fully empty and i cant charge it !!!

the battery is too low for e start ....

the orange led blink for few seconds ...

than the led flash for a second

the computer BING for plugged in usb device

the led blink orange little bit slower

the computer BING for unplugged usb device

the led turns off

i try to use "adb shell reboot",

the command gos to the phone, but still off :(

please help, i cant charge my akku in a other sensation ... what can i do ?
[HTC Sensation] GabrielSousa:
go here --> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1198585
[HTC Sensation] GabrielSousa:
this version CWM 4.0.1.5, dont charge drain batterys, i told CWM, i think they are solving the problem
[HTC Sensation] techsoldier:
Flashed CWM from ROM Manager yesterday after Revo root and S-Off. Booted up several times OK. Phone went completely dead from power failure last night. Now flashes amber 6 times when plugged into computer and I get the Win 7 USB connect sound but then goes right off. Will not recharge. Tried the USB cable method 3 times. Let it sit for over an hour connected. Still no boot or charge. Any other suggestions for getting a power trickle, recharge and re-flash.
[HTC Sensation] brian85:
So....I thought this charging issue was fixed with the newest clockworkmod flashed through rom manager? My phone just died, and now it won't charge. I have the newest cwm.

Good thing I had a spare battery with 50% charge.
[HTC Sensation] techsoldier:
'vladnosferatu's usb cable taped to dead battery procedure charged the battery up to 50% and allowed me to boot and re-flash!

You guys are truly the best on the planet!

Thanks "Mean Joe"
[HTC Sensation] mrg02d:
To all those that have an "updated" version of CWM but still have issues...Try the other one. If you have .4 then try .5 and vice versa.

For me, both charge the battery. .4 didnt light my LED, but did charge. It did, however, force me to pull the battery in order to get the phone to boot back up. Switching to .5 solved both issues. LED lights while charging and phone boots up like it should. (Holding down power button).

It seems that there are differences in our phones that could be conflicting with the different "fixed" versions of CWM. Ill bet that it will not be one in particular for EVERYONE, but one in particular for YOUR phone. So if one doesnt work, maybe its that the other one is the one for you. :-)

I know thats kind of lousy, but its the nature of the beast. No one really knows whats going on with this...

Matt
[HTC Sensation] rizoh66:
So my battery drained last night and I plugged it in to charge it and got the blinking orange light of death. I've tried everything suggested except for the cable splitting method (I don't want to risk anything). So I was thinking about getting a spare battery at the local T-Mobile store. Does anyone know if this comes pre-charged? Or at least with enough juice to turn the phone on and fash the correct recovery?

Update: I went to T-Mobile and purchased a spare battery and it had 50% jucie out of the box. Time to flash the latest recovery so that I won't be in this situation again.
[HTC Sensation] Constrabus:
I had this peroblemo

All I had to do:

-unplug charger

-take out battery

-wait a couple minutes (at least 5 to be safe)

-put the battery back in

-plug the charger back in

No more blinking amber LED of death
[HTC Sensation] Apache0c:
How much did the battery cost?
[HTC Sensation] Apache0c:
Just an update, when my battery died, I took it to tmobile and asked them to charge it for me while I was shopping in the mall. They did, and problem solved. Now I just need a CWM that works.

So is everyone sure it is the recovery partition and not the hboot partition that is affecting it?
[HTC Sensation] kripwalk:
Anyone have the link for 4.1.0.4 revised cwm
[HTC Sensation] Vince_be:
Hi!

Strange behavior on my Sensation.

I have installed ARH 1.1.8 (I was back to stock rom due to issues with 1.1.7). I have also installed the CWM 4.0.1.4 Recovery (blue text with Revolutionary logo).

In the Power settings, I unchecked FastBoot.

If I turn off the sensation and plug the wall charger, the battery doesn't charge (led is off) and I can't start the Sensation without first removing the battery...

Then I have flashed the stock recovery, turn off the sensation, plug the wall charger, the led is on during 3 seconds then shut down and again I can't start the Sensation without first removing the battery.

Now I have re-flashed CWM 4.0.1.4 Recovery and re-checked FastBoot in the Power settings and it charges normally...

Do I use the bad version of the CWM recovery? Why doesn't it work with the stock recovery (it did with the stock rom)?

Could be related to the rom?
[HTC Sensation] tmonty11:
How do you guys get the fixed recovery that has the blue text? I can't figure that out haha, any help would be great

Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] micanuck:
Read about it here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1192300

It will take you step by step.
[HTC Sensation] awdemuth:
This saved my bacon today. Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] cdambati:
I had the same issue. It turns out, CWM 5.8.0.9 doesnt really sit well with the device. When I couldn't turn the phone on for a while, I just kept trying. I left the phone plugged into the wall charger for about half an hour then pulled the plug and booted into HBOOT - where I got a message saying battery voltage is too low - this is when I quickly plugged the usb into the PC and back into the phone to keep it alive in HBOOT. Once there, I used terminal to "fastboot flash recovery" version 5.0.2.0 - booted into recovery - ran the superwipe script - no problems. Then immediately ran the custom rom software - again no problems - previously, I had major issues with Status 1 Installation Aborted. It all seems to have been fixed by simply changing the version of CWM. Might have to install 4EXT now.
[HTC Sensation] shahkam:
Does it show any sign of life ??

Sent From My Sexy Sensation.
[HTC Sensation] shahkam:
Like any charging led or anything ??

Sent From My Sexy Sensation.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] deppeler:
Will the new tW update address the really bad lag in the typing?

It is painful at times really this is the worst aspect of the GT10.1
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] SeanHacker:
Yes. I'm running Caulkins km7 touchwhiz and I have no typing lag at all.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] ~Scott~:
I'm using the LTE version with 3.1 and there is no typing lag. I had the Xoom for a few weeks (returned it) and it had the lag.

BTW, yesterday in a 4G area I got Almost 27Mbps down and over 8Mbps up!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Eddog4DROID:
What about the general lag from swiping between home screens, especially on Portrait? What about in the app drawer?

I am willing to forgive all of Honeycomb's faults, except general lag in the UI on a stinkin Dual Core! Is NVidia to blame? Or Google?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] jeandujardin01:
I have no typing lag or Homescreen lag whatsoever and I tried 3 ROMS

you guys should post videos...
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] STi489:
Yes. running the above rom listed and is smooth..typing and scrolling..still not as fluid as my ipad 2 but getting closer!!! Wish it had a better cpu and dedicated gpu...other than that...love this 10.1.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] tabing:
Use the Caulkins TW Rom and be amazed.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] tabing:
To me it seems like Google is at fault. Now the Tab has no lag after TW US Rom so it means it has something to do with OS.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] fransarj:
link please? i can't seem to find it... :confused:

EDIT:

oops found it! nevermind :

is this it?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1188320
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] EvoXOhio:
When you type in a form, like say when you are replying to a post here on XDA, does the text box highlight in blue? That blue highlight seems to be the cause of the lag. In the aftermarket browsers like dolphin that have the blue box, there is lag. Browsers like opera with no blue box, no lag. The samsung browser in the touchwiz roms has no blue box and no lag.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Kayak83:
Its the rendering engine. Turn off opengl rendering and its gone..I think its opengl. Somewhere in the debug settings?
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] ~Scott~:
When using the stock browser, the box is highlighted in blue but there is no lag in the text entry to the box. I just ran another test to really try to slow it down by typing in it WAY faster than normal input and no problems.

I use Opera because it allows drop down menus and I need these for particular browser application programming (like the Cisco CallManager web interface) but I had no issues with the stock browser other than that.

Also, I haven't noticed any lag in the other areas of the UI. So far I am generally pleased with this tablet and absolutely amazed with some aspects of it like the quality of the screen and the crazy fast 4G speeds.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] EvoXOhio:
No that doesn't fix it, lag is still there.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] TabGuy:
I gotta think it's a conflicting app issue. I have stock non-rooted Tab and see no lag.
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samandiriel:
While I am loving my modded G1, I am not loving the random crashes.

Model: G1

ROM: Magpie DS Cyanogen 6.1

Bootloader: Amon-Ra

Situations where it crashes:

Using Google Navigation (generally when it is trying to update the map after it first loads the route or is speaking the first direction)

Inserting USB charger (particularly if the phone is booting up)

Taking a picture with ScanLife (immediately crashes every time)

For no obvious reason :P

Frequently the phone won't reboot at all unless I pull the battery and wait a couple minutes before putting it back in.

I've tried stepping down the clock speed and also locking it so that it won't step at all, but neither has helped.

Any ideas? I did replace the battery recently, which was quite warped.
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samandiriel:
An update

Crashes might be related to SD card access. I just tried to run a speed test - instant FC. Is it possible to have a bum SD card? It's a Sansa 8GB Class 6. It passes both ext2 and FAT file checks.
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samandiriel:
OK... it just died when thumbing open the USB protective panel. I think it must be a loose connection or something inside. If that's the case, vibrate mode might also be causing the crashes. Poop.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sasukewa:
Just installed GB via flash 0.291 with the file X10i_3.0.1.G.0.75_1241-1846.ftf

I found out that it is not pre-rooted. What are my options? Is there a pre-rooted version of GB that I can flash with? Can someone please point the file that I can flash.

Thx.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuilhermeXOT:
Yes, theres a pre-rooted version rolling out!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1192152
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sasukewa:
But it is not a 200mb+ ftf file that I can simply flash.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sasukewa:
Is there a way to root the GB stock instead of re-installing?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EraticTomTom:
No seperate root at this time...
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dennis.l:
have the same issue. I tried Super1click root and gingerbreak1.20.apk both are not sucessful.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sasukewa:
I also have another issue, using flashtools 0.291, after flashing the old firmware 2.1.54, it doesnt automatically root the phone. Anyone encountered this too?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dennis.l:
looked like there is mix results with downgrading back to 2.1. some say it aborts half way and other says it works perfectly.

The issue however is on how to get a rooted stock GB ROM. is there a way to dump the firmware or get it from the PC somewhere and pre-root it? or is there one already done that I can use with flash tool?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Notopic1:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1193753

After allot of looking around in how to....

this topic just popup in to my eye's and workt perfect for me.
[HTC Incredible S] samizarraa:
how it look
[HTC Sensation] greves1:
Sorry if this is too broad a topic for one post, but I thought I'd just keep everything together. Here goes:

How do I update to the new google talk that allows voice chat?

Also, didn't I hear something about video on Skype on the sensation?

One rather big issue is that I would love to turn this phone sideways to type so its easier (nice and wide), but I would also love to see the last line or two in the chat box as well. The screen is plenty big to have the sideways keyboard on screen as well as the line youre typing on, and also the last line or two of chat. That way, you can just hold the phone sideways to chat. Specifically, I'd love to be able to do this in gtalk and skype, but obviously it has other implications as well.

My phone volume overall is too low, both on speaker and off.

I bought my Sensation just a few hours after the unlocked bootloader was released and I read that a few people had successfully used it. I'm now s-off and rooted :D Can't wait to see how great this phone gets in the near future :D

So far, the wifi and 3g have been awesome. The phone runs cool, even when using the screen/wifi a lot and taking videos and pictures. It's super snappy too. The light sensor for when you hold it to your ear seems to function wonderfully as well.
[HTC Sensation] jrwingate6:
The only keyboard I know of that allows you to control hits height in both landscape and portrait is Smart Keyboard. Its also the best keyboard available in my opinion with a ton of cool skins. It has very accurate auto complete and tons of options. I love having the option to make my long presses for the number row activate in milliseconds rather than waiting a couple of seconds. Its also faster than the HTC keyboard. There's a trial in the market. Check it out.
[HTC Sensation] greves1:
thanks, i will check out the keyboard you suggested! any way we can have htc keyboard behave like this in the future through modding?
[HTC Sensation] greves1:
wow what an awesome keyboard! i have it installed. the only issue seems to be that when in landscape mode after sending a message, the keyboard automatically closes itself. you have to tap the text input field again each time after you send a message if you want to send another one. i dont see a setting to change this. other than that, its perfect! exactly what i was looking for.
[HTC Sensation] sromer:
1. Wait for the update

2. http://www.xda-developers.com/android/skype-2-available-for-other-devices/

3. Headphones or Speakers?
[HTC Sensation] steve austin:
try Ultra keyboard. You can adjust the height of keys, add arrows and a host of other goodies.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nicii:
Hi,

At first i'm using an unrooted nexus s with stock 2.3.4.

A few months ago google released the new music beta app. I also found an update at the market for my nexus s to the new version but since i'm not from the US i'm only interested in the update since i have no access to the cloud yet.

The problem is that since i changed my google account a few weeks ago and therefore did a factory reset there is no update neither for google books nor google music beta at the market.

My personal suggestioni that i probably got an invitation from google to the google music app with my old account but not yet for the new account. So does anyone know how to get an invitation from google or how i can force an invitation? As far as i know there should be an update at the market for every nexus s user even if someone is not in the US.

Feel free for any other suggestions than forcing an update if that's not possible.

I'd really apriciate it if someone can help me.

regards nicii
[G2 and Desire Z General] jjp023:
My hinge came dislodged on my rooted G2 and I'm sending it back for a new one under warrenty. I wanna keep the root on my new G2 what steps should I take with my old phone and new phone to make the change simple. An explanation of what I should back up on my old phone (specific apps that should be used, storing the root etc) and an explanation of what steps I should take to transfer everything to my new g2 once I root it.

Thanks guys
[G2 and Desire Z General] jjp023:
Anyone????
[G2 and Desire Z General] dumraden:
Have you searched but not found anything?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=890827

Best thing you could do is create a backup with CWM, and then after you root your new phone you install CWM and restore the backup.

Using the search function on the forum would save you time you know.
[G2 and Desire Z General] ohgood:
i just went through this...

one of our g2's had a failed component, and was replaced under warrantee.

what i did:

OLD PHONE

1) titanium backup all apps + data to sdcard

2) reboot recovery

3) wipe cache (saves some space/time)

4) nandroid backup to sdcard

5) restore backup

6) reboot to restored backup, making sure it works perfectly

7) power off, remove sdcard

8) boot recovery

9) factory data reset

10) boot to 'new' clean phone, insuring everything is wiped

NEW PHONE STARTS HERE

1) factory data reset (i always do this with a new phone)

2) root, flash CWMod recovery, update radio (radio update not required, just my preference)

3) poweroff, insert sdcard

4) power on recovery

5) nandroid restore (CWMod, whatever)

6) update whatever apps/data

7) enjoy

yes, there is redundancy - but you will have zero issues this way
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strechman1:
when i plug my usb into my evo connected to my computer i no longer get the drop down menu to use as disk drive. can someone inform me on ways to get this back? maybe a driver?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] geeksquadryder:
Reflash rom
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] {ParanoiA}:
What rom are you on? what is your set up? what changes did u recently make? Need more info please!!!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] strechman1:
sorry. im basically using the stock cm7.0.3.1 with no changes by me
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mexigga:
Old thread, same issue here. I wanted to clarify what reflashing a rom would do. I am running MetroDroid 2.2 and usb charges fine.

Should I completely reflash the metrodroid rom?

Hard reset didn't help at all. Different usb cables and ports were of no luck to me either. Cord has snug fit.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mexigga:
bump .
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imheroldman:
Please clarify the issue for me. Does the USB register at all? Does it charge?

Note: HTC sync obviously only works on HTC roms. AOSP doesn't have this feature, only the disk drive option

Sent by Salvaged Supersonic!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mexigga:
USB charges only. Does not register on pc nor does a notification pop up on Evo.

thank you.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silenthatred:
You sure you didn't accidentally click the "Don't ask again" option at the bottom? Settings -> Connect to PC and you should have default connection type, which you can change or leave at charge only (the default) and make sure ask me is checked.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imheroldman:
I would suggest re flashing your ROM, may be a driver is corrupt.

Also, there would still be a notification if don't ask again was selected. Plus cm7 doesn't have the option to do that, only USB disk drive

Sent by Salvaged Supersonic!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teh roxxorz:
If you're on CM7, you can't use HTC sync, sync only works on sense rom. Though if you can't be detected, go to the HTC site > support > downloads, then re-install sync, because you may have a bad driver.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silenthatred:
I thought he meant the drop down menu wasn't automatically popping up when he plugged it in, but now I guess he doesn't get anything at all...

Wait, instead of blaming the phone, have you checked the computer yet? Anything showing in device manager having an issue? Maybe the drivers on the computer are bad or need reinstalled? When I plug my phone into my computer (Win7 x64) Android USB Device -> My HTC and Portable Device -> F:/ show up in device manager when charge only is selected.
[Atrix 4G General] dreezy1209:
i flashed the rom alien but am now in a launcherpro fc loop, and the cwm wipe data/ factory reset does not seem to be doing anything. how else can i preform a data wipe or factory reset?

thanks
[Atrix 4G General] xploited:
If you can get into the phone's settings you can try uninstalling / reinstalling Launcherpro