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[HTC Sensation] steve1326:
Wakelock MSM_SERIAL_HS_DMA

Since installing this ROM, although stable and fast, I have been seeing rapid battery drain.

Whereas a typical workday with almost no phone use would see the battery at 95% by days' end, now I am at 60% by days end.

I bought BetterBatteryStats, and can see that I have the following Kernel Wakelock happening 100% of the time: msm_serial_hs_dma

I can also see that the phone never goes into deep sleep.

Putting the phone into Airplane Mode, I can see that the wakelock disappears, and the phone DOES go into deep sleep.

Researching on Google, I can see several articles talking about the fact that their platform "doesn't support quick switch-on/off of Bluetooth Module", and that adding

<bool name="config_bluetooth_adapter_quick_switch">false </bool>

to overlay/frameworks/base/core/res/res/values/config.xml fixed the problem and the wakelock was gone.

Would this solution be applicable to our Sensations? I imagine the above is something that needs to be applied during compile time.

Any ideas?
[HTC Sensation] Skipjacks:
Get the 10/15 version. It fixes that problem
[HTC Sensation] nba1341:
So why was OP never updated? Did Bruce not officially release the 10/15 build?
[HTC Sensation] denverpedro:
Bluetooth

I'd back that up as well. I used BT for a couple days of business travel with no issues. I'd say until someone says differently and can report an error it's bluetooth "working"

This ROM is awesome; can't wait for a working camera. Huge thanks Bruce and all who have been working on this.
[HTC Sensation] Jiggs82:
Looks like the cm team are going in today, lots of things being merged

http://review.cyanogenmod.com/#/q/status:merged,n,z
[HTC Sensation] fabi280:
Looks like 95% are translations
[HTC Sensation] melo563:
The past few days have noticed a lot of stuff for cam on by cm team
[HTC Sensation] melo563:
Which kernel are you using bt only works for me with tamcore?
[HTC Sensation] Jiggs82:
Lmao I usually always say that but today it looks more of the tweaks and system things we needed fixed though:)
[HTC Sensation] bruce2728:
I'll do a build when they finished merging to see if it fixes any bugs
[HTC Sensation] R2D2_NZ:
Fully working here too, but like you, I'm running Tamcore. On the stock kernel, it would pair with Bluetooth devices but I couldn't complete a file transfer without errors.

Don't know it that helps, but happy enough that it works for me now.

R2
[HTC Sensation] furqan79:
Hi all ROM is working good but my Skype and viber is not working....is there any fix to this issue..
[HTC Sensation] Tyrian89:
It's been mentioned a few times. The mic only works for standard voice calls, it doesn't work in any apps yet.
[HTC Sensation] denverpedro:
Yep, Tamcore... I was trying Tamcore because I was seeing a lot of wake activity with the stock kernel. Tamcore seemed to help with that although it didn't completely get resolved. For me the only issues with this ROM are mic, camera (both well known) and the battery life. However, battery is not bad enough to keep me off the ROM. I had to swap back to CM9 RC2 because I was going camping with the family and wanted to have the camera available. I'll likely switch back soon though.
[HTC Sensation] bruce2728:
I fixed voice input, I'll upload a build soon
[HTC Sensation] Bluewall:
So Google Now is working ? Damn I needed to sleep lol

Envoyé depuis mon HTC Sensation avec Tapatalk
[HTC Sensation] threeeye:
Backing up my phone now...
[HTC Sensation] bruce2728:
Its uploaded
[HTC Sensation] Bluewall:
Thank you kind sir :) I guess we need to stay on stock kernel to enjoy GNow ? Cheers man !

Envoyé depuis mon HTC Sensation avec Tapatalk
[HTC Sensation] bruce2728:
Should work on tamcore but I haven't tried it yet, and your welcome
[HTC Sensation] Jasenjr3:
Already downloading , you and everyone else involved have done amazing work.
[HTC Sensation] andyln3:
GNow recognizes voice input, but does not process the dictation. I didn't wipe... anybody else experience the same before I do?
[HTC Sensation] slopppy:
I expect he just got distracted by real life. I'm sure he will pop his head up soon and update it :)
[HTC Sensation] rickvnl:
I'm on 13 Oct ROM and I have artifacts in YouTube. Is there a way to fix it?
[HTC Sensation] Sage:
yet another reporting slow data on 15/10 - no one can help me out with a detailed Antutu report on 15/10? ill press thanks :)

did a couple of reboots.. LED Toggle in Power Widgets is still greyed out.. (15/10 issue?)
[HTC Sensation] slopppy:
Can't comment on the power widget as I don't use it, but the LED toggle that you can setup in the notification drawer is working fine on 10/15.
[HTC Sensation] Wagedroid:
This is not true if you install 10-15 after a full wipe. The option to have it as a toggle under toggle settings is greyed out.
[HTC Sensation] phammichael:
Search the thread.
[HTC Sensation] bernardryan:
I still do get Artifacts when using the camera on panoramic view and also when viewing some youtube videos. Btw, I'm on 10/15 Bruce..
[HTC Sensation] Sage:
Thanks bud (click) im glad it's not just me.
[HTC Sensation] slopppy:
Sorry guys, I misunderstood the issue! Yeah I have had it set up since many builds ago but was considering full-wiping to fix some other issues ... maybe I will hold off ;)
[HTC Sensation] M@rshy:
No thanks, I'd rather stick with this versus changing my display settings and still having to worry about hitting a random app. :) This way I push the button, and it just works till I turn it off.
[HTC Sensation] tobitege:
My earlier post

Battery drain... it's most likely gapps or your apps, not the ROM.

This is my current explanation for the battery stats I'm seeing since evening/night of Oct 15, when I last had power cable attached.

This morning (about an hour ago) I still had 39% battery!

Since my earlier post I did some more changes in Settings -> Data usage:

a) Switched "Mobile data" to "Off" when home since on WiFi

b) checked "Restrict background data" in the options

Other things to note:

a) Auto-Sync was off most of the time; also disabled all sync options in my Google account

b) uninstalled most gapps again (except Play Store) as I don't need them personally

c) use ROM Toolbox Pro, System Tuner Pro (or what you have) to disable Autostarts where possible (shorter boot up time)

If you see the battery diagram, you shall notice a plateau on each side, representing previous and today's night times.

The left is the previous night with Airplane mode enabled and 2x Battery and shows some drain. The right-hand, however, has NO Airplane mode, disabled 2x Battery app and no mobile data (but WiFi on), resulting in almost no drain due to noticebly less Awake states.

Again, my phone usage is pretty light to begin with, but that might even help in focusing on phone-/rom-level consumption.

Personally, I'd come to the conclusion that the frequent reports about drainage are NOT based in the ROM/kernel, but the individual setup (sync/background data) and apps used. The high Deep Sleep periods (above 90%) and steadily decreased kernel wake locks confirm this (hats off to Bruce for this!).

Maybe other users experiencing battery drains would like to test with above changes for a day or two and see if their battery situation improves.

Cheers
[HTC Sensation] nba1341:
I have never seen a rom that functions differently. Opensensation operates the same exact way in which the light turns off when the screen goes off using the included app
[HTC Sensation] M@rshy:
I think the build of CM7 I used had it. Most of the flashlight apps have it as an option. I get that its a bad idea to use it for an extended period of time. I like having the option though since I use it multiple times a day and like to hold it by the screen.
[HTC Sensation] slopppy:
ICS Sense ROMS have it baked in ... it's not a hardware limitation. Probably a driver thing that HTC keep to themselves I guess.

I do miss it on occasion, but then I remember that I have all the benefits of Jellybean and CM and I'm happy again! haha

Edit: err, I didn't word that particularly well. To clarify, ICS Sense ROMS for Sensation allow screen off, but LED flash on, using the HTC Torch app. :)
[HTC Sensation] roccatkone:
You want to troll us, don't you?
[HTC Sensation] TimV_:
There is a bug, settings some times is stropping itself, and always happens when going in "Language>Input Settings" and then going back.
[HTC Sensation] bernardryan:
Yes, that is my main objective.. :)

Anyway, doesn't matter. I've switched out of this and went back to another dev. This was fast, but couldn't handle the random artifacts. Will be back when I have another phone and I can spare my Sensation for testing/dev..
[HTC Sensation] roccatkone:
If you say it. ;)

That's because of the buggy adreno drivers. If the developers get an update from HTC, it may get solved. :)
[HTC Sensation] Visque:
Fixed: Root Access Denied.

You sir, are my Savior.

Thank you very much.

I flash 15/10 build on top of my 10/10 build.

After which I flashed the Superuser-3.2-RC3-arm-signed.zip

Ahhh.. all is well.. sweet!
[HTC Sensation] allenfoxtc:
when select Signal Status to Text, there's no GPRS icon on status bar anymore.

Sent from my HTC Sensation
[HTC Sensation] StuartTheFish:
I posted this several pages ago, but it has already been fixed by Bruce from 10/13 onwards.
[HTC Sensation] roccatkone:
The Stop Watch stops working after a few seconds when the the screen is locked and force closes when the screen gets unlocked.
[HTC Sensation] n0gg:
anyone else using calengoo and notice that scrollable widget not working with the latest build?
[HTC Sensation] slopppy:
Yeah the CM stopwatch is quite buggy. Don't think it's specific to this ROM. Maybe just use another from the Play store for a while.
[HTC Sensation] Superpiper1972:
Constantly awake despite being asleep. With WiFi and data off.

Pah!
[HTC Sensation] psycho693:
Just wanted to share my battery life after a couple days stock battery as well :) 3 email accounts syncing mobile data on all the time and wifi half the time also I couldn't kill it before I needed sleep lol
[HTC Sensation] m4sterx:
why the first post isn't update at 15/10 build but at 13/10 build??

is or not ok 15/10 build?

thanks
[HTC Sensation] StuartTheFish:
Maybe he simply forgot? But yes, the newest build works fine.
[HTC Sensation] XporteR21:
Does exist any motion script for htc sensation like in samsung galaxy s3 ? :laugh:
[HTC Sensation] bruce2728:
I've been busy, been gone for 1 day and I've got 30 pages to read through :/
[HTC Sensation] vernon092487:
haha..yeah..this shows the interest of people with this rom..keep up the good work Bruce!
[HTC Sensation] DarkPrinceByWWW:
I am on 4.1.2 (13 Oct)

Not for me, still need to fingers.

Same here.

I'm trying, but it's not working with one finger. I did a clean install of 3 Oct build...

Edit: Got it now :angel: With two fingers you can directly minimize the notification, with one finger you have first to swipe down and then up o.O
[HTC Sensation] Moh Kohn:
Luckily most of it is crap, especially my posts.

CMX
[HTC Sensation] gsmyth:
Think the battery life just seems to be getting better :)

I am on stock battery (Sensation XE), on the 13 build, have had a couple of battery charging cycles and currently at 43% charge on 21hrs 7mins, 2hrs 52mins screen on time. About 7 hrs of which the phone was sitting idle overnight while I was asleep, wifi on constantly (apart from when it was scheduled to turn off at night), oh and a reboot which always nudges the battery back up a bit. Don't know if they would be considered wake locks or if the phone deep sleeped but there is still a scattering of 'Awake' throughout, but doesnt seem to have a massive impact on the battery.
[HTC Sensation] XporteR21:
When are you in camera the back button is buggy ! :)
[HTC Sensation] dmcb123:
If you long press the notification for like half a second or a second then slide up and slide down
[HTC Sensation] gsmyth:
Its seems fine for me, whats happening for you when you hit back?
[HTC Sensation] bruce2728:
It's being fixed by cm
[HTC Sensation] tobitege:
@Bruce: am I understanding it correctly, that you'd need the below issue to be fixed before testing HDM/OTG?

http://r.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/24838/
[HTC Sensation] katiepea:
Bruce not sure if you're aware, but there is a new MMS.apk for CM10. If this is already included in the ROM please accept my apologies, I haven't used the latest version, but I made a post about it here

It's quite a huge upgrade to the MMS.apk, which includes a full theming customization suite, and addresses MMS sizes.
[HTC Sensation] Super-Android:
Hi Bruce, Any new versions coming?
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
Of course there are. Have a look in the OP at he history of updates and make a guess for next ETA. Why spam Dev thread with such questions?

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[HTC Sensation] MAMeingast:
What launcher are you using?
[HTC Sensation] Super-Android:
Nope actually, what i meant is I m having two sensation, both of then runs on VipersS, sope was planning to install CM10 on one of them, and was jus wondering weather it would be wise to wait for a new build or flash the old one, cox most of the time it happens wimme that by the time i finish flashing the old build, a new one comes..

And pardon me, have another doubt, I see in one server 15th oct build, but in mirrors its not present.. Is there any particular issue with 15th build?
[HTC Sensation] tobitege:
The Oct 15 build is the most stable for many of us and used daily by many.
[HTC Sensation] XporteR21:
Nothing is happened this is a problem xD :)
[HTC Sensation] tobitege:
Thanks for posting, katiepea!

I can confirm, that the upgraded MMS works fine here.
[HTC Sensation] XporteR21:
I did install all updates:

Jelly Bean apps (4.1.1 - 4.1.2)

Contact:

Download Link

Screenshot

Calendar:

Download Link

Screenshot

Email:

Download Link

Screenshot

Google Talk:

Download Link

Screenshot

Mms:

Download Link

Screenshot

And all work's FINE !! :)
[HTC Sensation] Superpiper1972:
Never sure why inverted apps are used on backlit LCDs :?

Pah!
[HTC Sensation] tobitege:
Because they originally came from S3... and some like the different contrast. :)
[HTC Sensation] fridgeman:
Your not looking at the last picture taken are you ? Cause you have to swipe right to go back go the camera, then the back button works.
[HTC Sensation] XporteR21:
When are you in gallery the back button don't work :/
[HTC Sensation] Superpiper1972:
:D

Pah!
[HTC Sensation] roccatkone:
Plus the increase of screen tearing, because the black-to-white latency is very high on the sensation. :(
[HTC Sensation] Superpiper1972:
Do we have the latest non inverted cm10 apps?

Pah!
[HTC Sensation] tobitege:
This mis-behavior was seemingly introduced with either Oct 13 or Oct 15 build by CM merged commit.

For reference: http://r.cyanogenmod.com/#/c/24766/

---------- Post added at 02:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:40 PM ----------

Try these:

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/31532-gapps-412-485486-jzo54k-gapps-package-1012/
[HTC Sensation] BladeKnight:
does anyone knows where to download some extra widget for this awesome rom?:D
[HTC Sensation] Sirgeekalot:
http://play.google.com
[HTC Sensation] jazzzzzzz:
Where is 15oct build?
[HTC Sensation] sjknight413:
Battery life on 15/10 is brilliant! my battery just died after 1day 12hours with 3 hours screen on time, a lot of music played during that time and a couple of graphic intensive games and a lot of browsing with data on!
[HTC Sensation] Phencyclidine:
Just klick I Agree and you will see 15/10
[HTC Sensation] Skipjacks:
Is there a way to prevent status bar notifications of some elemetns of the Android framework?

Specificaly I want to restrict background data use on all apps. All of them. I don't want any apps to have any access to background data when I'm not actively using them.

But if you select that option in the mobile data menu it puts this stupid yellow triangle on the status bar as though it's a warning from Google that I'm not using the phone they way they want me to. (Upper left hand corner of atatched photo)

Now, I can restrict every app's background data access individually, but that's annoying.

Is there a way to prevent that stupid yellow triangle from coming up?
[HTC Sensation] jc monkeyballs:
I installed the 10-11 Gapps and now my camera resolution is only listed as 5 MP. Has anyone else seen this issue?

EDIT: apparently installing the picasa sync add on replaces the modded camera. whoops!
[HTC Sensation] NoSubstitute:
Also, with a black background, you're less likely to be able to see anything when outside in the sun.
[HTC Sensation] dadanepal:
Going back to 10-13. 10-15 battery was terrible. Just my experience. May be working fine for others.
[HTC Sensation] tobitege:
OT, but fyi: If anyone gets boot loops, try to boot into Safe Mode by holding down Vol Up/Down buttons *simultaneously* until after the boot animation.

This will start/boot your phone without 3rd party apps (those apps will be accessible once boot is finished, though).
[HTC Sensation] :
If you look at my screenshots, you can see a "warning" bar. Seems like when that bar is lower than the data you are using, that triangle is showing (2nd screenshot). I didn't see that bar on your screenshot. If you look, see when I lowered that bar lower than the data I've used, that triangle showed up.
[HTC Sensation] tobitege:
Those are 2 different notifications: Skip is talking about the notification when Background Data is restricted.

You are talking about the Data Usage limit notification.
[HTC Sensation] hitechkarthik:
hi,

Change your batter status style to icon (setting-->system-->status bar-->Battery status style-->Icon) It improved battery performance for me...try it... may help you...
[HTC Sensation] darkjuan:
Hiya,

One of my favorite apps/widgets I missed the most from the Sense ROM was Friendstream. I found that APW (Android Pro Widgets--$2.50 for the license key) is a great alternative. After install, add a widget like normal from your android screen and then choose APW, scroll down to APW Timeline and you're all set!

I haven't tired the others because I really don't use stock widgets, but like I said I really missed Friendstream and APW is awesome! :)

Hope this helps.
[HTC Sensation] h0und:
Wakelock with bluetooth enabled

The problem with my battery life is that it doesnt go into deep sleep when bluetooth is enabled. If i disable bluetooth it will enter deep sleep en last lot longer. I read on previous post that this should be fixed since version 10/13. I am on version 10/15 now and the problem hasnt gone away.

Problem = enabled bluetooth -> i dont know how to code a solution (or even find the problem), but anyone with some more brains then i, please look into it... :D
[HTC Sensation] gsmyth:
I found a twitter widget I really like, its free and has a couple of different themes. I barely tweet at all but find it handy being able to scroll through my twitter feed on the homscreen. This is specifically a widget (no app as such) that does just that.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jv.falcon&feature=nav_result
[HTC Sensation] tobitege:
This annyoing notification must be a core one, only a source-change in JB could disable that I think. Seems to be planted there by Google on purpose.
[HTC Sensation] Skipjacks:
I don't believe it.

I simply do not believe that the battery indicator style had any dramatic effect on the battery usage.

More likely is that the first battery cycle you had was short because of a fresh flash of the ROM and the secon dbattery cycle was longer as the ROM had settled in and run through a battery cycle.

Changing the battery indicator was not a factor.
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
I do apologise in advance but....

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!

for more sensible comment look up.

Browsing from the app
[HTC Sensation] fragargon:
Haaaaa you have been forgiven hehehe :) this made my day
[HTC Sensation] hitechkarthik:
hi..

Technically the battery indicator itself may drain battery....

Please check below link...I

http://androidforums.com/android-ap...ry-indicator-doesnt-drain-battery-itself.html

I just gave my suggestion which worked for me....It is 14hrs 28m now from charging and my battery indication shows 65%..for normal usage....thanks
[HTC Sensation] Skipjacks:
That message board is talking about stand alone battery indicator apps. Those use battery because they are extra apps running constantly with widgets.

The battery indicators you were discussing before are inherent to the cm10 framework. They are not stand alones. They are just different ways of reporting the same information being collected by the rom. Changing those will not make any difference in battery life whatsoever.
[HTC Sensation] Wagedroid:
Since we're on this battery subject, you know what I find odd? Why is it that when the battery gets low our led flashes every 2-3 seconds reminding us "your phone is gonna die" wouldn't that be using more battery for it to continue blinking like that?
[HTC Sensation] nicoboum:
Everything works great except a few graphical glitches here and there (during transitions and using Chrome).

My LED notifications are now red though. It's probably easy to fix, I just wanted to point that out =)
[HTC Sensation] Skipjacks:
Because that barely uses any battery.

If you just counted the amount of power it takes to blink that LED (not counting the power needed to keep the ROM running too) 1% of battery life could probably blink that indicator LED for a year before finally draining it.

Now I did see someone once on the MyTouch4G forums who wanted to make a mod that would make the camera flash turn on to indicate low battery. Now that would have been counter productive to the cause.
[HTC Sensation] Wagedroid:
I know it doesn't drain it drastically. But if your phone is supposed to be in a "power save" mode it shouldn't put more stress on the battery IMO.
[HTC Sensation] undercover:
Amount of drain is absolutely negligible. Pressing power button to wake the phone up will drain more battery than led in all that flashing time.

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[HTC Sensation] Catnap:
<- relevant avatar
[HTC Sensation] psycho693:
Ok I must be missing something, but Bruce did you re release 10/15 build? Because the one I tried it was buggy buggy buggy lol
[HTC Sensation] sjknight413:
Yes he re released a new one later in the day to fix the freezing issues.
[HTC Sensation] tobitege:
Yes, he did later that evening on the 15th, which is working fine.
[HTC Sensation] psycho693:
Thanks I am downloading now :)
[HTC Sensation] kualmente:
Superuser

Just realized that superuser included in the rom is version 3.2 (RC) instead of the version 3.1.3 from play store.

Changelog of version 3.2 state: "Temporarily disable the binary updater for security concerns" .

This is the reason why it doesn't update the binary when "tap to check updates".

Not sure but maybe this is causing also the issues with superuser for someone including myself.

I would suggest to include superuser version 3.1.3 in the rom.

I do it manually every time deleting superuser.apk from system/app and downloading it from the market and after a reboot it works as it should.

Thank you Bruce for your dedication and for the great rom! :)
[HTC Sensation] webharsh:
Somewhat unrelated (but since we are talking about inverted gapps) this theme works quite well with CM10.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1865943
[HTC Sensation] Konstigt:
I'm on 10-15 (second one) and got this really terrible battery performance today. From fully loaded in the morning down to 2% in 3hrs 20 minutes.

The hop from ~ 50% down to 2% was after a spontaneous reboot.

Edit: Even before the reboot, it drained the battery really quickly when talking on the phone.
[HTC Sensation] mmfxda:
No ring

incoming calls do not ring. I have tried toggling everything under settings->sound but nothing fixed it. "Vibrate when ringing" does work however it does vibrate without any sounds. Any thoughts on how to fix it?