FYI OTAers: hold POWER and tap HOME to take a screenshot - HTC Sensation

Saves in DCIM, appears in camera shots in Gallery. Tested on my 2.3.4 Vodafone Ireland Sensation.

Is it just in the Vodafone branded update?

Nice, works perfectly ;-)

Great, thank you. It works for the unbranded European Sensation, too (1.45.401.2).

Lol I was pressing home and power at the same time and wondering why it didn't work Thanks
Swyped from my HTC Sensation

Just to confirm, this also works on Android Revolution ROM 2.1.0 !

idavid_ said:
Lol I was pressing home and power at the same time and wondering why it didn't work Thanks
Swyped from my HTC Sensation
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That would work too, but it's practically impossible to precisely press both at the same time.

i am using InsertCoin 2.2.2, and this is working perfectly.
baadnwz's rom based on 2.3.4 all have that feature.
so is it a feature of android2.3.4 ?

Wow. So this works with the stock rom too? I knew insert coin had it, I just never figured out why I couldn't get it to work the right way.

How are people only just realising this?? LOL!

I'm using this feature in InsertCoin 2.2.2 ROM it works good most of the time, but sometimes when I hit just the home button, it takes screen captures. Is anybody having the same problem?
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Doesn`t work on my UK T Mobile Sensation

Unless you're on 2.3.4 it won't - it wasn't in 2.3.3

Ah right thanks, that explains it then.

-=JohnDoe=- said:
i am using InsertCoin 2.2.2, and this is working perfectly.
baadnwz's rom based on 2.3.4 all have that feature.
so is it a feature of android2.3.4 ?
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It's not a feature of android 2.3.4, htc decided to implement this feature in 2.3.4. They could have done it in 2.3.3 if needed, but may have skipped since it is not a high priority feature.

It takes screenshot..but apparently the pic has 0 bytes. using p3d.neon custom.
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kirdroid said:
It's not a feature of android 2.3.4, htc decided to implement this feature in 2.3.4. They could have done it in 2.3.3 if needed, but may have skipped since it is not a high priority feature.
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if you look at the build.prop of 2.3.3 it's there but commented out

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[Q] Sense 3.0 3D "tilt"

I think I'm going to know the answer to this - but is there a way of disabling the 3D tilt effect on sense 3.0? Desire S non-root and stock.
Just to confirm, it's the effect on the homescreen when you tilt the phone that's bugging me, turns out I rarely hold my phone straight and it bugs me!
Thanks in advance.
Titling my phone (Stock, not rooted) does nothing when on the home screen
generationgav said:
I think I'm going to know the answer to this - but is there a way of disabling the 3D tilt effect on sense 3.0? Desire S non-root and stock.
Just to confirm, it's the effect on the homescreen when you tilt the phone that's bugging me, turns out I rarely hold my phone straight and it bugs me!
Thanks in advance.
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What ROM are you using? If it has rcmix tweaks then just go to settings>tweaks>display settings>enable 3d home and untick the checkbox. You're done.
Hope this helps
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enigmaamit said:
What ROM are you using? If it has rcmix tweaks then just go to settings>tweaks>display settings>enable 3d home and untick the checkbox. You're done.
Hope this helps
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He says he's Stock
al89nut said:
He says he's Stock
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I'm sorry... morning blues. Didn't read the post carefully!!
I wonder how he got the tilt then!
Cheers guys - I hard reset my device today and that got rid of it! I RRUed my phone and then restored with MyBackup, I think restoring my settings between sense versions did it.
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Settings > display > untick 3d box.
Done.
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olyloh6696 said:
Settings > display > untick 3d box.
Done.
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That setting doesn't exist on stock.
Ben Zero said:
That setting doesn't exist on stock.
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Exactly...!! That's why i was wondering how he got 3D tilt to work on his stock ROM without the RcMix tweaks!!!
I haven't had a single stock ROM with that feature!!
I haven't it too. It's curious. What version firmware you have?
I'm running 2.10.401.5 - as previously stated another hard reset got rid of it; it looks like the effect is built in, but HTC have just got rid of the option to enable it and mine enabled it somehow!
I have the same version as you. Interesting...
HTC Desire S - 3D tilt wrong on front screens
I have the same problem (3D tilt wrong on front screens) with my Desire S, after upgrade 2.3.5. and Sense 3.0 with stock rom.

A New Way to Achieve Root & S-Off?

I know some are having problems achieving root and S-OFF on their MT4G's that ship with 2.3.4.
A dev named Frigid has made a pretty powerful program that does that for you in no time.
Here's the link: http://itechnow.com/root-s-off-unlo...-3g4g-inspire-awesome-with-htc-super-tool-v2/
Obviously all credits go to him, so maybe that might be of help to some new users having problems downgrading and such.
Holy crap. Can anyone confirm this works on 2.3.4?
Nice find by the way.
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My comment in another thread:
Jack_R1 said:
If they're just using gfree "as is" - then it won't work on Panache, and won't work on MT4G either. Unless gfree was updated and I don't know of a new version, it can't deal with 0.89.0005 bootloader on MT4G with Android 2.3.4 and on Panache.
Judging by the comments, the author of the script just grabbed several tools and put them together in one menu, he didn't change any of them and most of the comments state that this "tool" doesn't work for their phones.
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Read the tool's thread.
Looks like no easy breakfast this time...
Sooo, its nothing new. Lame.
Sounds like "Tool" is definitely the operative word.
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def doesnt work on a 2.3.4 mytouch4g just tried several times on 2 computer. thought maybe it screwed up on a 64 bit windows so i tried 32 but nothing worked
ive been on stock for over a year and while it has its limitations i dont hate the phone
is cm7 completely bug free?
Lockeskidney said:
ive been on stock for over a year and while it has its limitations i dont hate the phone
is cm7 completely bug free?
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Pretty dam close, maybe one or two small minor things.
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No ROM is completely bug-free, but Sense 3.0 and 3.5 ROMs are much better than stock.
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No ROM is completely bug-free, but Sense 3.0 and 3.5 ROMs are much better than stock.
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They're shinier but 3.5 has the most bugs out of all of the roms available for this phone besides ICS & HC
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Nicgraner said:
They're shinier but 3.5 has the most bugs out of all of the roms available for this phone besides ICS & HC
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Didn't find them yet. I guess it depends on a specific ROM. I'm using VA 1.48.
In VU 2.39 I found 3 bugs. 1 visual, 2 made me switch to Sense 3.5 eventually, one was fixed (flash in camera on auto settings), one wasn't crashing the phone anymore (calendar events in Exchange mail - 1st recipient changed).

Sensation won't stop taking screen shots!

Hi there
I'm having the issue recently where I press home button and it takes screen shots! I have to lock and unlock to stop it but it soon starts again!
I have checked the button for operation and can hear it click in and out, I have carried out full reset but issue persists!
I have had Android since day dot but this has never happened!
Any ideas ... Can I disable screen shot function!
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What rom, what service provider etc etc? Good to put it in your sig
I had exactly the same problem, if i was using the latest shipped pyramid ROM. Older versions of shipped ROM's did not have this problem.
So you could try a older version of shipped pyramid ROM or maybe a custom ROM, like InsertCoin, AdroidRevolutionHD, CM7.1, ... with these i had no problems.
Also all that was ment for Gingerbread. With the newest ICS ROM's stock HTC, senseless, or AOSP, I had absolutely no problems with screenshots...
I hope that was helpfull
Thanks, will try that, it's HTC sensation on 2.3.4, using GO launcher instead of sense, software number 1.50.401.1
Never changed the ROM before so could be interesting!
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If i remember correctly the "1.45.XXX" was the last that worked great with sensation and if you updated that one the screenshot problem started to appear.
I'd flash cm7 and see how it goes. It could be a hardware failure of some sort and would likely be a warranty return.
Matt
How do I flash CM7 !
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Just an FYI they did have a recall on this handset due to this issue if I am not mistaken. Here is the thread for that. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419487
I had the same problem with the stock sense...no longer an issue once i flashed a different rom.
Hmmm ok looks like I will have to work out how to flash the ROM!
Thanks
HTC Sensation, Android Version 2.3.4, Software Number : 1.50.401.1, using GO Launcher.
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Also what's the best ROM!
HTC Sensation, Android Version 2.3.4, Software Number : 1.50.401.1, using GO Launcher.
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i'd suggest this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1408351
Edit youre also gonna have to flash the new firmware package
Does this mean I will lose all my apps etc like a reset! Thanks
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I found when I was playing with an app' called SD Maid,I had the same problem.
After I removed it,problem gone.
Go figure.
The same problem cropped up for me after the OTA GB update that included the feature. I installed a different ROM (InsertCoin ICS 4.3.1 currently) and the problem totally went away.
I had initially assumed that my power button was "sticking", but since it went away I'm assuming it was a software problem.
The only time I have had that problem is when my power button got stuck on me. But I am currently using the stock rom.
I have had this problem with my Sensation and i think it is the power button that is built into the outer case becoming physically stuck half way down. I have solved it on a couple of occasions by taking off the case and just making sure the case button is free and loose and also then giving the actual power button (pad) on the device a few presses with a finger nail before re-fitting the case.
i had that problem with stock.
solution is to repress the power button... i think the software thinks its being pressed, so press it once more, and it stops taking pics.
that said... im now on 4.0.3 and that problem is gone.
My power button was sticking. Power+ home was a screenshot. I gave the sides of my power button a flick with my fingernail. No more issues.
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Leedroid 6.0.0

Instagram

So guys, i installed Instagram and i cannot take or upload pictures without it crashing. I i am running Shinzlon's orDroid rom on version 1.81. What should I do because i really enjoy this app?
Thanks Guys
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It's only on SENSE 4.0.... Don't worry... I'm working with their dev team via email. They should be pushing out an update in the next 24hrs.
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Thanks but i have ICS and Sense 4.0 on my orDroid rom.
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Such a disappointment.
I've uninstalled it & will just wait until instagram becomes compatible with Sense 4.0 ROMs.
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elvin18 said:
Thanks but i have ICS and Sense 4.0 on my orDroid rom.
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*Face in Palm*
That's what I said...The only ROM's it doesn't work with is Sense 4.0 because of some missing EGL or some crap that HTC took out when they decided to use Image Sense. It conflicts with the application.
Freshly_Snipes said:
*Face in Palm*
That's what I said...The only ROM's it doesn't work with is Sense 4.0 because of some missing EGL or some crap that HTC took out when they decided to use Image Sense. It conflicts with the application.
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Hurm, I am using InsertCoin RC1 Sense 4 and installed the instagram last nite. I snapped a few photos last nite and uploaded it to my fb.. I only get 1 FC while choosing the profile picture.
Did you flash any camera mod before? Just want to help if can.. Tq
Its actually working perfectly on my sensation with ARHD 6.6.0.
sherrypizza said:
Its actually working perfectly on my sensation with ARHD 6.6.0.
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same rom, but now quite working 100%...more like 90% of the time for me.
Over exaggerating how good it works doesn't help the issue. Be honest. If you search the threads you'll see that out the box it doesn't work for hundreds..Look on twitter too...We're not crazy..It's more than hit or miss broski's. It's only Sense 4. I think it's some sort of hack they did tho get around that issue with ImageSense.
Please don't read the beginning out of context
Any word yet on the updates?
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From Instagram support center. "The HTC One X is not currently supported, though we do plan on supporting this camera in the future."
djkfree said:
From Instagram support center. "The HTC One X is not currently supported, though we do plan on supporting this camera in the future."
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Yeah...It's the ImageSense chip for the camera that they can't get to work.
They updated the app but now i can load or take pics but when it comes to editing it freezes and reboots.
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The way I get it to work is via reboot each time I want to upload a photo.
P.S. They just rolled out an update.
I'm having the same issue on sense 4.0, any word if the update fixed the issue?
Hey!
Anyone else on the HTC Sensation (XE) that Instagram no longer crops but rather squeezes the picture taken, making the aspect ratio f:ed up.
This started happening to me either in the latest update, or the prior one.
Right now I'm on:
Instagram 1.0.2
Android: 4.0.3
Sense: 3.6
Non rooted
I'm using Instagram's own camera interface. It's here where the problem has started to occur.
It works with the phone's own camera interface, but that makes it way more messy.
I'm not very happy with Instagram's "half ass" release. Every one else releasing cameras for Android can make it work.
Add Volume+ app as not working with Sense 4.0!
Instagram freeze my phone when loading a pic from gallery, yes with Sense 4.0, I wonder if One X users experience these problems...
Same problem for me, freezes reboots, when photo is loading, even can't see what the iOS user's buzz is about
Also on Shnizlon's Sense 4.0
P.S. Read about the update - installed again - nothing changed..
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Over exaggerating how good it works doesn't help the issue. Be honest. If you search the threads you'll see that out the box it doesn't work for hundreds..Look on twitter too...We're not crazy..It's more than hit or miss broski's. It's only Sense 4. I think it's some sort of hack they did tho get around that issue with ImageSense.
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No one is over exaggerating here, it is working without any hiccups on ARHD sense 3.6, maybe sense 4 guys facing issues not sense 3.6 i guess.
Yeah, I saw that v1.0.2 was rolled out with fixes for HTC devices, but phone still reboots when filters load.
I think MIUI.us is finally updating from 2.2.24 to 2.4.6 tomorrow, I might try that ROM & Instagram.
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TMO News Report: No ICS Upgrade until at least mid June

http://www.tmonews.com/2012/04/t-mo...-ice-cream-sandwich-upcoming-device-launches/
If the Sensation ICS update date of 6/16 is accurate this just shows what a clusterf*** T-Mobile USA and HTC both are. Another 2 months before ICS comes to the Sensation, to be honest at this point, I don't buy that date. I think it's just being leaked to try to shut up those of us Sensation owners who have been expecting it in the the near term. I have major doubts whether T-Mobile and HTC for whatever reasons, will release the update ever. Clearly the proper resources are not being committed to this project. Very disappointed.
The tmo sgs2 isn't getting it till mid May so a mid June date isn't too impossible. Such crap on tmo and HTCs part.
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Thank God for custom roms
Well I think this might have just ended me waiting. I will hold out a little while longer just to see but it is looking more and more like I ARHD is in my close future.
T-Macgnolia said:
ARHD is in my close future.
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Oh come on... Stop holding out and come to the dark side! Just think, if you flash it today you'll have about 1.5 months to test and see if you like it.
You guys need to start flashing and enjoying ICS! Been using it for months and couldn't live with out it
flash arhd
Have been using it for awhile now and loving it. Rooting is easy, IF you take the time to read the instructions.
You will love it.
Why this mater ???? S-off and no need to wait I got ics 3.6 and 4.0 **** T-Mobile
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T-Macgnolia said:
Well I think this might have just ended me waiting. I will hold out a little while longer just to see but it is looking more and more like I ARHD is in my close future.
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Same here. I've held out as long as I could
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All the leaked and released ics i tried had a bluetoith problem when I switch from listen or music to phone and vice versa. Only the reason I stick to gingerbread is the bt problem. I expected the issue solved in tmo ics. Now I will give up ics at all or just flash the other ics release. There is no third option for now. :')
Anyone who doesn't have bt problem when switching other apps to phone on ics? If so which rom do you use? Thanks in advance.
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this is getting ridiculous
GROGG88 said:
Oh come on... Stop holding out and come to the dark side! Just think, if you flash it today you'll have about 1.5 months to test and see if you like it.
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Yes join us then your transformation to the dark side will be complete. I have been using ARHD for a good few months. And havent gone back to stock sense. Once you flash you can't go back. So listen to your inner Darth and flash
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Sinistra425 said:
Yes join us then your transformation to the dark side will be complete. I have been using ARHD for a good few months. And havent gone back to stock sense. Once you flash you can't go back. So listen to your inner Darth and flash
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I guess nobody has paid attention to my sig over the weekend. I switched over the day this thread got started. But I think I will run ARHD for a day or two more. But I am finding somethings in Sense 3.6 I don't like so I will be flashing a ASOP ROM soon.
T-Macgnolia said:
I guess nobody has paid attention to my sig over the weekend. I switched over the day this thread got started. But I think I will run ARHD for a day or two more. But I am finding somethings in Sense 3.6 I don't like so I will be flashing a ASOP ROM soon.
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Your Sig dose not show on tapatalk or the XDA apps my apologies
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ori2 said:
All the leaked and released ics i tried had a bluetoith problem when I switch from listen or music to phone and vice versa. Only the reason I stick to gingerbread is the bt problem. I expected the issue solved in tmo ics. Now I will give up ics at all or just flash the other ics release. There is no third option for now. :')
Anyone who doesn't have bt problem when switching other apps to phone on ics? If so which rom do you use? Thanks in advance.
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I thought bt problems were only with sense4.0 roms?
I just got this phone, and I'm torn as to whether it's worth it to flash now or just wait for the update. I had ICS on my 4g slide, and I'm sure it would make this phone rock, but I'm not sure there is a real reason to switch now instead of wait for a fully stable version
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ziddey said:
I thought bt problems were only with sense4.0 roms?
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You can easily reproduce the bt problem with any sense 3.6 or 4.0, even with the htc release of ics without root or anything. If anyone is interested in the issue, try this to reproduce the issue. 1) open google listen with bluetooth on. 2) just play any items not downloaded (streaming it). 3) press home to go to home screen. 4) try calling anyone. 5) you can see a huge delay on calling or receiving, almost freeze. 6) if your calling was ok, then check whether the listen items continue to play after call.
In this process, I faced a lot of delays of switching listen to phone and vice versa. Force closes sometimes occurred. Force reset was occasionally needed for me to use the phone normally again. If you do not use bluetooth, it will be no problem at all. But if you use bt a lot like me, this issue is really annoying.
I wonder if it is only me to experience the issue with bluetooth and ics.
Tmobile is going to make you guys wait until their new phones, packing ICS, have been out for awhile. Why spend money on a phone that is EOL? The new phones have very very little up on the sensation. To give the sensation ICS now would make it a huge competitor of their new phones.
Root and be done with it.
And is only going to be 3.6. 4.0 for sensation isn't even mentioned.. energy Rom ics with faux latest kernal no bt problems other than you can't voice dial still.. faux has been working on the bt
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This is why from now on, my device will be a Nexus device. Carrier branded devices are not the way to go. Its like your at the mercy of a carrier to release an update (See G2X). Look at Verizon Galaxy Nexus still stuck on 4.0.3 while the Unlocked GSM branded Galaxy Nexus's are up to date with 4.0.4. After this Sensation 4G, Im getting a Nexus...
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