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[HTC Sensation] blahbl4hblah:
I believe it might just be like installing a new rom. Just let it drain then fully charge and that should do it
[HTC Sensation] Sdobron:
No drain here. Anything keeping the phone awake?
[HTC Sensation] jordin1128:
No. Prior to flashing latest firmware I was getting 14-15 hrs+ with like 30% or better left. I was using SENSEay 2.1.0 with same setup as above. Once I flashed, the battery dropped about 1% every 2 minutes (very unusual) from 80% to 48 in about an hour. I flash coredroid thinking because its a stable 2.3.4 Rom but drain persists.

I'm using the phone to drian the battery on purpose so I can go thru a few cycles to see if its really due to a fresh install or maybe being a software bug. Had great battery with 1.45 ruu.

Side note, my update was successful but I did supercid when I first rooted. Would this have an effect on it?
[HTC Sensation] Phateless:
I'm with you. I read the op and still don't fully understand what this does.
[HTC Sensation] Ace42:
Me neither, but I flashed it and now a "certain" ICS Rom cant detect my sim, while in sense it works. I hope this update can be reversed by flashing another radio....
[HTC Sensation] Sdobron:
This doesn't even flash a radio.
[HTC Sensation] tibere86:
Could not have said it any better :)

Flashed. Everything working smoothly. Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] d3vilskid:
Its the firmware update that's in the ota. Basically it updates various partitions that are not included in custom roms. If you or whoever wants to update it using the ota or ruu that's your choice, but please stop spamming the ops' post about don't understand it or waiting for football update to do it..
[HTC Sensation] alphawolf36:
Zip worked perfectly for me, Not seeing any abnormal drain either. Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] blahbl4hblah:
That's the problem. Its ONLY a firmware update so without the full ota it can causes issues though you may not experience it now. You might later on. Changing partitions in ANY phone might or will cause issues though you may not be aware of it. Its safer to have the full ota to verify all the partitions blocks
[HTC Sensation] Sdobron:
The rest of the OTA doesn't matter unless you're running stock s-on. Even if you'd have the full OTA you'd swap to a custom ROM so your point is moot.

This is upgrading the firmware without having to go back to stock then flash back to your custom ROM setup..
[HTC Sensation] mattdub1:
+1... I can't believe so many people are confused about this... not too long ago there was a thread in the dev section called something to the extent of "research- partition firmware"... it went into lengthy detail but basically if you are rooted and just install roms, it doesn't update the firmware. In the last 1.45 update , the "research" thread had found that people were missing important firmware updates (in particular rcdata I believe) when they didn't return to s on and flash the whole OTA, and instead just flashed the new rom based on the OTA. I, with the help of d3vilskid in that thread, removed the same things that the OP removed from the last firmware update and made my own P58img just like the OP did. I felt my phone ran better after the firmware update. I don't see anything unsafe about what the OP's done here because he removed the correct files that would screw up root and overwrite to a new hboot. Thanks to the OP for doing this, it saves people time who want to make sure they get all of the new changes , not just the new rom.
[HTC Sensation] jordin1128:
I cleared dalvik, cache, reflashed Rom, ril, kernel and seemed to fix my drain problem. Something most have not installed correctly the first time.

Sdobron, I apologize that was my fault. Great Work & Thank You.

Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G
[HTC Sensation] ImHuge07:
Will this boulder my phone if I mess up the install?
[HTC Sensation] jordin1128:
it shouldn't. other's have installed and everything is still good if not better. flashing it, you should notice the phone a bit more snappy but only time can tell the rest.
[HTC Sensation] djdant:
Is it only for 2.3.4 or can I flash this to use with IC 3.4.5
[HTC Sensation] bongostl:
This might be totally in my mind, but it seems like my wifi connection isn't as strong since this update.
[HTC Sensation] Jonny:
flash a differnet radio then and see if that improves it :)
[HTC Sensation] Ace42:
The update if for some hidden partition, but to answer your question, yes it will work. I use IC and the update seems to fix TS responsiveness.
[HTC Sensation] jmcdonald58:
Thanks

So far so good here-appreciate it very much :D
[HTC Sensation] kingskidd268:
Thank you for taking time out for making this. On this site there are alot of hater. Hang in there. I just flashed I will let you know how it coming along. I give things like this a good 24 hrs. Thank you so much.

Sent from my HTC Sensation running Digitalized 0.75
[HTC Sensation] Lozone:
Thanks a bunch.

I just flashed it.

Will let you know how it goes tomorrow.
[HTC Sensation] BIZZYhd2:
would i have to reflash this everytime i switch roms??
[HTC Sensation] kingskidd268:
My wifi signal is stronger. About 10 to 20 dbm more. I am liking this so far.

Sent from my HTC Sensation running Digitalized 0.7
[HTC Sensation] Lozone:
From what I understand from the OP.

This is not Rom related at all.

It is all in a different partition.

Please correct me if I am wrong.

Sent from my HTC Sensation Coredroid 2.7
[HTC Sensation] lightninbug:
All in doubt to flashing this..I SAY FLASH IT...I just did n my screen responsiveness is wayyyyy improved..and I get better WiFi coverage..although it seems to have flashed a new radio too
[HTC Sensation] TheEyes:
Huh, weird. For some reason my phone isn't charging to 100% on USB anymore (stopped and charging light went to green at 99%). Left it for an hour and it still won't hit 100%. Odd thing is, it does seem to continue charging when I plug it into the wall wart, so I'm not sure what's going on here. Don't know if it's this or the radio I flashed that's the problem, or if there isn't really a problem and I just need to re-calibrate.

I'll try clearing battery stats, charge/discharge and see if things clear up by tomorrow.
[HTC Sensation] dwsmith:
That happens sometimes. Just unplug the phone and plug it back in.
[HTC Sensation] TheEyes:
Huh. Never seen it happen before. Wall wart charge is going to 100%, so it looks to be fine, but how weird.
[HTC Sensation] nfssys:
I can confirm no major issues after install. I will test for a whole day and report on battery life after. Install recommended.
[HTC Sensation] tibere86:
The increased touch responsiveness is very evident, even the button sensitivity is noticeably better too.

Did this update fix the power button for anyone?
[HTC Sensation] mutiny:
My phone never exhibited any of the problems posted in the OP, but I flashed it anyway. I'll update with a post on my findings tomorrow.
[HTC Sensation] tsanchez31:
Got the partition update failed and no i did not super cid
[HTC Sensation] scm_crash:
Interesting. I didn't have any of these issues, so I'm not going to flash just yet. I'd like better signal from my wifi, but not worth chancing anything breaking.

Sent from my... phone.
[HTC Sensation] craven667:
what i need to know if it dont work how do i repair is it just a nanback up or what
[HTC Sensation] Lozone:
First thing I noticed after unplugging from my charger is it does not stay at 100% battery forever.

It looks like tha battery is scaling down properly now.

Sent from my HTC Sensation Coredroid 2.7
[HTC Sensation] Dano79:
Flashed yesterday and my power button works much better everytime I use it works fine only have to press it once now
[HTC Sensation] jmcdonald58:
+1 here flashed yesterday better response and my power button issue seems to be gone atm
[HTC Sensation] Sdobron:
Battery seems to require recalibration after flashing this. Give it a few cycles to settle down.
[HTC Sensation] blahbl4hblah:
First off. Sorry for how I acted before, it wasn't to be a hater or anything it was more to be safe. None of us want a broken phone right? I hope we don't have any hard feelings

I did flash it last night and I did see some improvements in battery. Power button does seem to work better though when I have to hold it to turn if off or reboot it takes a while to show might be rom related not sure. Touch screen does seem more responsive and so does wifi but it depends I suppose. Ill need to test this more. I changed the radio too so maybe its helping a lot more now with the battery.
[HTC Sensation] Ace42:
So essentially this update...Well updates old drivers found on US sensation, which explains some of the benefits people are having.
[HTC Sensation] Phateless:
If I restore to stock but stay S-OFF and download the update OTA will it restore the phone to S-ON? I'd like to accept the update OTA and then flash right back to cm7. I'd just feel safer doing it that way.
[HTC Sensation] Phateless:
Thanks. I already flashed and the new bootloader says LOCKED at the top but it still shows S-OFF. I'll attempt to update to clockwork recovery and engineering hboot now.

Will report back.

EDIT - recovery update via hboot went without a hitch. Rebooting now.

EDIT2 - clockwork recovery appears to work fine.

If you are S-OFF (stay this way!) you can successfully restore to stock with an RUU, update ota via T-mobile, then flash right back to clockwork recovery via hboot as per the standard rooting method.
[HTC Sensation] mutiny:
My phone is behaving exactly the same way before I flashed this. Lol. I don't see any improvements or anything breaking. Weird.
[HTC Sensation] djdant:
I see improvements with the responsiveness, and the unlocking is fixed and when I type I can actually hit the p , l ,m buttons easily now. Before it wouldn't respond as well
[HTC Sensation] akapaul26:
Update through bootloader worked just fine for me! Too early to tell any differences but power button seems more responsive and overall operation seems a bit smoother. Thanks to the OP!
[HTC Sensation] bonebeatz1234:
This made my battery freaking drain fast as sh#t. Flashed back asap i was getting a day and two hours before i flashed this. I'll say this if your phone runs good don't bother. I recycled my battery three times and wipe cache and battery . I also reflashed my rom with a full wipe . This cost me time lol but I'm glad it helped others.
[HTC Sensation] quailallstar:
@Sdobron

Just flashed any everything seems to be OK :) People are slow sometimes and fail to READ or have any form(s) of reading comprehension. Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] galaxys:
Updated and all seems to be working fine. It does seem more responsive, but it's still early. Thanks OP!
[HTC Sensation] Sdobron:
I've experienced this today. The stats reporting seems to have changed... Yesterday my phone went from 100 to 30 percent in about 5 hours and 30 to 0 in 14 hours.

It will need a few cycles to get back to normal calibration.
[HTC Sensation] Ace42:
Wait for 3 or 4 charge cycles before switching back.
[HTC Sensation] TheEyes:
Happened to me too; I think that was because it took awhile before it would go back to sleep (check out the "Awake" bar on your battery %; bet you it doesn't go to sleep until your battery hit 30%.)
[HTC Sensation] Sdobron:
It's been sleeping. The last 30 percent also included about 2.5 hours of screen on time.
[HTC Sensation] Alganon:
HI,

this may sound a little stupid, but if this doesn't change anything like rom, radio boot.img... > how can it Improve thins like stability, battery life, Wi-Fi connection???

Can anybody confirme better battery life?

EDIT: and one more thing: ist his only for sensation 4g or for every sensation??
[HTC Sensation] gol_n_dal:
1: It's a Firmware update, way below ROM or Kernel level. It's part of the fabric of the phone, almost at the hardware level. If you want to understand more have a look at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firmware after a quick search.

2: Can't comment on the battery as I haven't installed it yet.

3: Can anyone confirm / recommend installation on non TMO Sensations ?
[HTC Sensation] aaroncal:
well.. unless I am victim of a placeabo effect. phone is running smooth as ever. I was expecting to have to cycle the battery. but i just got off work and the last two hours i used pandora texting and using documents to go (heavily) for speedsheet purposes and played some good ol' blood and glory. i only lost 4% in 2.5 hrs, that is a damn sight better than what I am used too. I do still wonder how accurate the battery gauge is at this point.

---------- Post added at 08:06 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:45 AM ----------

It's nice to see a op that is very clear and to the point. Very well understood (if you take time to understand) it makes me miss the nexus one forums.....but its all good
[HTC Sensation] frankinstine:
This is what I did,I installed my 1.45 rom first, Reverted back to the stock recovery,downloaded the OTA (About 14MB) installed it, Installed the CWM recovery through Fastboot,Installed Sucessfully,rooted the rom again,and all is good. The bootloader does say ***Locked*** but still S-OFF with bootloader 1.18.0000. I will be flashing my Sense 3.5 after work.

In other words this update should give the same results.
[HTC Sensation] Phateless:
I was gonna do that too but couldn't find OEM recovery image so I got lazy and used an ruu.
[HTC Sensation] arn82:
Getting random rebooted after flashing this...didn't use to happen...now its reboot galore

Edit: wiped and flashed rom and things seem to be working fine again so far
[HTC Sensation] frankinstine:
You can actually get it after downloading the ota update. The firmware folder inside the zip contains the stock recovery image. Just pull from zip and flash through fastboot

The ota seems good so far, the phone has been on for 7 hrs and only lost 10% after some emails,browsing web,text messages,and xdaing
[HTC Sensation] LOSTLOGIC89:
Sorry for the noon question but I have a htc sensation (french version not 4g) can use this update?
[HTC Sensation] Rickdaddy:
flashed this yesterday and it seems that the battery life is kind of better than before. Can't comment on wifi speed since I haven't gave that a try yet.
[HTC Sensation] frankinstine:
This is only the firmware for the Pyramid aka (HTC Sensation) so I believe it should work
[HTC Sensation] LOSTLOGIC89:
Thanks for the answer

Anyone with a htc sensation (not htc sensation 4g) tried this update?
[HTC Sensation] jmcdonald58:
I got some free time this afternoon I installed the firmware update through fastboot yesterday now I am convince I want the OTA Could you confirm for me these are the steps you followed

Installed 1.45 Rom (STOCK)

Pulled the stock Recovery image from the OTA and flashed through fastboot

Downloaded/Installed the OTA

Installed CMW through fastboot

Re rooted

Reflashing custom Rom or restoring nandroid backup from there
[HTC Sensation] frankinstine:
Yes looks correct,you can download the ota after installing the 1.45 and select install later then pull the recovery out of it and flash through fastboot, then install the ota
[HTC Sensation] akapaul26:
What is the difference between doing it this way and following the steps from the OP? Wouldn't it be easier to just flash the Update PG58IMG Package? Im just wondering?
[HTC Sensation] frankinstine:
This way is faster,I spoke too soon,very noobish...I had to use revolutionary to unlock. it was a wierd situation and Found out now when I went to restore my 3.5 rom... All is gooD though. My Bootloader said...***Locked but S-OFF? LOL
[HTC Sensation] akapaul26:
LOL...so you get the same result just more steps. Woops, guess you live and learn hu!
[HTC Sensation] tissimo:
With the new locked hboot i don't think you can fastboot flash? I don't see any advantage to installing the whole ota, vs just flashing this zip.
[HTC Sensation] akapaul26:
I think he realized that, thats why he requested closing a thread he started today....this is easiest way to update without too much trouble!
[HTC Sensation] IMPEREAL:
Gonna flash this now. Thanks for explaining it to me tissimo!!
[HTC Sensation] samklee:
Just flashed, no problems whatsoever. Way too early to tell impact on battery, though.
[HTC Sensation] IMPEREAL:
not working for me install failed tried it 4 times with 2 different downloads.

any ideas???

Nevermind....... just kept trying to flash and it finally worked.... not sure if that's a good answer to anyone having issues but that's what I did.
[HTC Sensation] Sdobron:
Did you compare the md5?
[HTC Sensation] deepdownnyc:
Love this! Thanks dev :)
[HTC Sensation] Sdobron:
I've just been informed that the Dropbox link is down. I will upload to another host tomorrow evening when I can access my computer again.

If anyone else could temporarily host the file I will add to the OP.

Edit: file attached to OP
[HTC Sensation] frostmore:
i confirm that it does what the ops says.

I used to have this touch unresponsiveness everytime i try to unlock my phone.

After flashing this update,screen responsiveness is waaaaaaay much better.

wifi signal seems to improve as well.not having as much drops or disconnects as in the past.

can't say for battery life though.this is my second day using my phone after flashing this update.

Here is my phone's build:

Phone:T-Mo sensation,unlocked,supercid'ed,s-off

Rom: Hypernonsense v0.7

Radio:10.56.9035.00U 10.14.9035.01M with Matching RILs (same radio that was recommended by CM Team)

Battery:Stock (can't get anker since they dun ship to south east asia..sucks)

I say moving forward,if the chef can include important firmware updates such as this in their roms or at least release one such as the op did,it will do big wonders for us flash addicts.

way to go op.great job you did for us all. *billion thumbs up* :D:D:D:D:D:D:D
[HTC Sensation] akapaul26:
Here you go...

T-Mobile Sensation 4G 12/7/2011 OTA Update PG58IMG Package
[HTC Sensation] kponti:
I just did this update on revolutions rom with bricked kernel, this is smooth as butter! I compared my phone to another sensation that was stock with the update....this update really closes the gap between stock and modded rom.

But I will admit my battery life has been horrible, might have to clear battery stats and start over on that front.
[HTC Sensation] broncogr:
Thread cleaned
[HTC Sensation] Evo_Pimpin:
Just flashed your update and evrything went fine. Thanks.
[HTC Sensation] beady_uk:
Has anyone from the uk flashed this?

Is it safe?

Any advantages? Is it worth flashing?

Cheers
[HTC Sensation] LOSTLOGIC89:
I flashed this using a french version of the htc sensation with orange as a carrier.

I didn't see any difference.
[HTC Sensation] chreguh:
Can I flash this on my Sensation XE 1.73.401.4 Stock rom as well? Anybody tried this?
[HTC Sensation] Lucifertfa:
Flashed on European Sensation, gets Fail-Pu on TP but radio-cust works. Got SuperCid. No good for European sensation or am I doing anything wrong?
[HTC Sensation] Sdobron:
Some have had issues with super cid.
[HTC Sensation] Lucifertfa:
Did super cid today. My bad for not telling. Same problem with supercid and without.
[HTC Sensation] Panchulo77:
I have flash this last Night, en telcom versión of sensation , no problem at all, I have charge Mt phone all Night and has been awake for several hours , everything is the same but better battery life ,

Br
[HTC Sensation] zx34:
Hi, I'm a little unsure, is there any chance to get back to original state if something goes wrong.? I am using European sensation.
[HTC Sensation] jxl69:
Ofcoz, just do a nandroid backup before flashing, or if it goes bad flash RUU again 3:)
[HTC Sensation] zx34:
OK, tanks for the reply :-)
[HTC Sensation] Babydollll:
I'm Super CID and the update worked perfectly for me.

To the OP: Thank you for taking the time and effort to put this in a format that makes it super easy for those of us running custom ROMs to benefit from this. Thanks again. :)
[HTC Sensation] marcos600rr:
+1 im super cid too and i falsh it with out problems notable diference on touchscreen respose unlocking and its working great now i was having the anoying unlocking isue even with keyboard is diference when typing is responding like it should:)thnx
[HTC Sensation] philliman:
Just flashed. Hoping for better battery life, not that it was bad before, but why not try for greatness!
[HTC Sensation] emanon:
Thanks for the update it worked no problem...

\Regards,
[HTC Sensation] Lucifertfa:
I have Hboot 1.17.1011 (s-off ofcourse), radio 10.59 does it have something with my Hboot or should I wait for another update package (if there will be any :P ) and hope that, that one works?
[HTC Sensation] zx34:
Confirm works on European sensation with super Cid. But it is too early to say whether there is any improvement....
[HTC Sensation] MasterKaiser:
FYI...

Flashed on RCMIX 3D V10, flawless procedure... I'll test it and report later...
[HTC Sensation] Alganon:
I can confirme that it doesn't harm my german sensation ;-)

Update runs flawless, but it's to early to tell if there is any differnce in battery life...
[HTC Sensation] blahbl4hblah:
after a few days, I'm noticing A LOT of lag. it might be the rom since it's a backup but I'm unsure to be honest. I'll test it some more
[HTC Sensation] MarlinFF:
Does this really do anything? I updated officially using T-Mobiles System Update and than reverted back to my old rom using CWM restoring system/data only and the screenshot bug came BACK.
[HTC Sensation] cqms13:
have a bit of a problem after flashing

phone boots and everything looks ok but touch screen does not respond.

getting a blank screen after it goes to sleep which i cant wake up

phone still receiving notifications etc but cant do anything

have done a nandroid restore but still the same issue

anyone help?
[HTC Sensation] blahbl4hblah:
I believe after some time the phone decides to act like it would before. So my best advice is rewipe and reflash. Might fix the issues. I have no more lag or lock ups
[HTC Sensation] Sdobron:
I would reflash the package and verify md5
[HTC Sensation] Jiggs82:
Worked for me thanks :)
[HTC Sensation] Evo_Pimpin:
Strange mine worked fine, but my buddies phone which is set up identical to mine won’t work. It gets the Fail-Pu. I have supercid and even reverted supercid back to T-MOB010. Any tips to get this to work. The only other thing I can think of is he flashed it once and it was successful. Then flashing it again and it gives the error. Is the file able to be flashed twice and be successful twice?
[HTC Sensation] kayroccs:
How did u revert back to tmobo10?
[HTC Sensation] Evo_Pimpin:
Step number 4 from here

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

then replace 11111111 with T-MOBO10
[HTC Sensation] aaroncal:
Do I have to flash this if changing rom ? No,right?
[HTC Sensation] zx34:
I have the same experience, I installed a nandroid backup and now I get error message?
[HTC Sensation] zim2dive:
so once we flash this, how do we get the Tmo notification (for the update) to go away?

thanks,

Mike
[HTC Sensation] kayroccs:
I changed my cid to the tmobile and the update still fail don't know y
[HTC Sensation] RussianBear:
what rom are you on that you're still getting the notification? i was on insertcoin and never got any notices.
[HTC Sensation] zim2dive:
ROM: MT_S4G v1.1.2
[HTC Sensation] McLongDong:
So do you need to be SuperCID to do this?
[HTC Sensation] galaxys:
No, but S-Off.
[HTC Sensation] eliexda:
Just flashed it on a normal sensation (not 4G) running ARHD 3.6.8 Using FAUX kernel and I must say that WiFi is better in terms of signal, touch feels more responsive and no funny stuff happening when connected to charger, phone actually turns on after u turn it off without having to pull batt out.... Just a quick question: in the op it says that its on a lower level than the Rom and kernel, does this mean that flashing this zip sticks to the phone like a radio? So if I flash a ROM or kernel after flashing this zip it won't wipe the changes made by this zip? Thanks!
[HTC Sensation] Sdobron:
Once you flash it won't be changed unless you RUU or flash something else over it.