Lack of devs for the sensation? - HTC Sensation

I don't know of there's hindering issues with development but I feel like all there is out is sense roms. It dissappoints me.. and most of the sense roms are plain.. the same. I'm not trying to start a war or anything, just wondering. I miss fully customized aosp roms and including sense.
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I might switch back to my mt4g and hold out for the next super phone. :/
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I might sell it and get a Galaxy Nexus
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(Speaking as a lurker) It seems like development has slowed down a bit in recent weeks, but I think there's plenty of roms out there. I'm not sure what you're exactly looking for in a rom, but between CM7 and the huge amount of Sense roms out there (that have been themed or for which you can download skins for), I've been more than satisfied.

What other roms u want? There's aosp, cm7 nd miui
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lack of devs? are you serious? what else can you ask for
it sure has slowed down a bit cause were all waiting for ICS and theres pretty much nothing new at the moment

ICS isnt that impressive imo, but im sure it wont be long till theres a few ports out, maybe a week or so... you could always learn and make one yourself

lack of devs lol you guys have more than the evo 3d

Aren't there are over 20 ROMs in the dev section? Sense, CM7, MIUI, AOSP that are anywhere from stock to Frankenstein'd out.
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One thread lists 32 ROMs, how many do you feel there should be for one phone?
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I have CM7, and we'll probably be getting CM9 in a few weeks, so I'm happy with the current state of affairs. It was worse for the original Samsung Galaxy S - that thing didn't get any truly custom ROMs for months!

Well,yes,development has slowed down, there no new leaks to work from
Cm7 and miui are being polished at the moment.
As it stands NOW, sensation is a device for sense fans, choice of sense ROMs is huge.
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There is no point in this thread.
There is a multitude of roms to choose from in the development section.
No new leaks means development has to slow down.
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What is the fastest and best rom to go with

I am looking for a fast,smooth,stable nd good on battery life to go with. Can someone point me in the right direction.
Depends what you want. Aosp, sense 3.0, or sense.3.5
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Sense 3.0
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g1user101 said:
Depends what you want. Aosp, sense 3.0, or sense.3.5
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what is the difference between sense 3.0 and 3.5? and which one was on the stock sensation 4g?
3.0 came on sensation 4g
i think that we needed a new platform to support these new senses 3.0 and 3.5
InsertCoin is the best ROM for the Sensation hands down. Performance and battery life is outstanding.
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andyln3 said:
InsertCoin is the best ROM for the Sensation hands down. Performance and battery life is outstanding.
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-juanito- said:
Android Revolution HD 3.6.2 with htc Sense 3.0
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This is funny!
I would say you try by yourself and decide for yourself, Everyone has different opinions and will probably give you their own personal perspective.
You might have a different opinion and like something else or maybe not. just flash the most used ones and see if you like them and go from there.
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This is funny!
I would say you try by yourself and decide for yourself, Everyone has different opinions and will probably give you their own personal perspective.
You might have a different opinion and like something else or maybe not. just flash the most used ones and see if you like them and go from there.
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I agree with this guy here as opposed to the other two members. I've tried BOTH roms listed and they're basically the same. Just very ever so slightly different. I used to use ARHD but then I started using other roms because Mike doesn't update his often. InsertCoin gets updated pretty good but I experience issues once in a while (it's nothing severe though) and it's not a bad rom at all. I'm using bulletproof though because I love all the mods he adds on. It's really up to you, gotta try and find out what you want and like.
Agree that it's up to you to try, test, tune, etc what's best for your needs & likes! Take a deep read in the Development section...happy flashing!
CM7 is the best rom on sensation by far.
CM7.
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I started using custom ROMs with my G1 and CyanogenMod. I stuck with that exclusively for a really long time through different devices. Since it has taken a while for CM to come out on the Sensation, I started flashing all kinds of different ROMs. That's the beauty of Android and XDA. You can try all kinds of stuff out and decide what you like the best. I currently use Android Revolution HD 4.1.3 (Android 2.3.5, Sense 3.5) with the Amaze camera. I'll use this until a stable version of CM comes out with a better camera. I also use ADW.Ex launcher. This works for me for now because it has a really nice camera, but I've tried a TON of ROMs. Whatever you do, ALWAYS search for answers, use the appropriate forums (General, Q&A, Themes & Apps) properly, and have fun.
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Cm7. If I want a sense buzz I'll go with bulletproof 2.15. You can't beat those tweaks.
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I checked the following thread and made my decision: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1200118
I don't want to give recommedations since there are a couple of awsome mods floating out there...
If you like Sense and eye pleasing colours and animations go with CoreDroid. Wipe battery stats when you flash a new rom (made a big difference for me).

Android 4.0

Soooooo, ever since the release of the nexus galaxy sporting the new adroid 4.0, i wondered, will we get the update, and if not, is there a way to replicate the look of the deivice theme wise,i love the way it looks!
HTC has not confirmed nor denied the Inspire will be getting ICS. I'd bet not, and if we do it will take a LONG time, or one of the devs here will port it.
In the mean time, if you head over to the Android Development and Hacking section, and check out the Android Themes sub-forum there are a lot of different launchers and themes with ICS flavoring.
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HTC has not confirmed nor denied the Inspire will be getting ICS. I'd bet not, and if we do it will take a LONG time, or one of the devs here will port it.
In the mean time, if you head over to the Android Development and Hacking section, and check out the Android Themes sub-forum there are a lot of different launchers and themes with ICS flavoring.
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I agree with him on the themes portion. There are MANY themes that are ICS, and many of them work well, and look VERY smooth.
Concerning ICS and the HTC Inspire. Looking at the specifications of the Galaxy Nexus, the Inspire has the internal components that can handle ICS. The processor for the Inspire is faster than the Galaxy, and so on. The only difference between the two is that the Inspire has dedicated soft keys on the home screen, whereas the Galaxy Nexus will have the home screen buttons as part of ICS itself.
Also, after talking to HTC, they're currently looking into how they can roll out ICS updates for as many phones as possible. I also read somewhere that most of, if not all, 2.3 phones WILL receive the update. Until then, continue looking at the forums and wait until a recognized developer ports to Inspire. Hope this helps!
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The processor for the Inspire is faster than the Galaxy,
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Not sure where you got your information from but this isn't even close to be correct.
But, I'm sure we will see ICS on the Inspire fairly soon after Google releases the source. Whether its from the CM team or a different dev.
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I agree with him on the themes portion. There are MANY themes that are ICS, and many of them work well, and look VERY smooth.
Concerning ICS and the HTC Inspire. Looking at the specifications of the Galaxy Nexus, the Inspire has the internal components that can handle ICS. The processor for the Inspire is faster than the Galaxy, and so on. The only difference between the two is that the Inspire has dedicated soft keys on the home screen, whereas the Galaxy Nexus will have the home screen buttons as part of ICS itself.
Also, after talking to HTC, they're currently looking into how they can roll out ICS updates for as many phones as possible. I also read somewhere that most of, if not all, 2.3 phones WILL receive the update. Until then, continue looking at the forums and wait until a recognized developer ports to Inspire. Hope this helps!
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I wish all we had to worry abut was when HTC was gonna release it but we have to wait for ATT as it will be them that finally releases an official release for our phones. It may not happen and we will have to use a port from the DHD which only has to wait for the HTC
thank yoiu alll! and i didnt know we could go to the general android theme section and use themes from there lol, i thought we had to use the themes in our designated section only
ThroughHymn said:
Soooooo, ever since the release of the nexus galaxy sporting the new adroid 4.0, i wondered, will we get the update, and if not, is there a way to replicate the look of the deivice theme wise,i love the way it looks!
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nope no update for the inspire (or dhd)
http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...-developers/ShsH+(xda-developers)&utm_content
theme away..
That's a bummer. I've got 2 years before I can upgrade again. Its going to be a long wait.
Well they're already working on a port for the dhd, but I've heard that it doesn't work on the inspire but there's still a very good chance that we'll get sometime in the near future.
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ultradie said:
Well they're already working on a port for the dhd, but I've heard that it doesn't work on the inspire but there's still a very good chance that we'll get sometime in the near future.
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Where did you see this? I'd like to keep tabs on it.
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wydra91 said:
Where did you see this? I'd like to keep tabs on it.
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The desire HD forum
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Who cares about official support? CM9 will be out as soon as the source hits and we'll all have it.
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Who cares about official support? CM9 will be out as soon as the source hits and we'll all have it.
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I do lol there are issues with cm roms that prevent me from using it as a daily. But if we don't get it then ill just have to wait lol
Biggest problem with CM Roms is battery. Only thing I miss about sense Roms is not having to charge halfway through the day.
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mindmajick said:
Biggest problem with CM Roms is battery. Only thing I miss about sense Roms is not having to charge halfway through the day.
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Ok hmm thats odd as CM based roms do seem to have better battery then sense roms. I can get through a full day of normal use without charging.
Same here. Get a good day with CM9
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Same here. Get a good day with CM9
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Do you mean cm7
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No he means 9 he is running the ics beta
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I have MUCH better battery on miui or CM than ever had on a Sense rom!
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[Q] we ever getting ICS

Is te HTC Inspire gettin ICS?
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As of right now, the Inspire is supposed to get ICS, but it is still up for debate. I bet there will be ICS ports though, so we will get it one way or another
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I thought HTC denied the Inspire would get ICS
Unless they denied it within the last week, it is still floating in limbo. Some say the HTC Ace and Stallion,which are the code names for DHD and Inspire, should receive ICS
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Even if the inspire doesn't get an official update to ICS there will be a custom rom
I don't think there will ever be an official release. We may get a newer gingerbread upgrade since the last on bites, but development for the inspire leaves us with better roms than stock anyway. I bet there will be a better more stable release through xda before ics ever hits officially for the inspire, but I don't think it ever will. I emailed HTC and asked if we would be getting ics or any other upgrades and they said they are working to make the experience better for the inspire but do not have anything in the works currently. This lead me to beleive they are long past worrying about the inspire. We will probably not even get a better gingerbread build imo.
HTC already released the list of devices that are getting ICS, Inspire4g/desire hd not in it.
Sorry.
If it doesn't we will still get it with ports from other devices... and of course cyanogen so no worries man
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I'm sure there will be a couple custom ICS ROMs on here.
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mateusm said:
HTC already released the list of devices that are getting ICS, Inspire4g/desire hd not in it.
Sorry.
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It wasn't a complete list. It was like these are the phones are definitely getting ics. The HTC desire had just got gb earlier this years when HTC clearly said it wouldn't. So don't count our phone out.
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houstonsveryown said:
It wasn't a complete list. It was like these are the phones are definitely getting ics. The HTC desire had just got gb earlier this years when HTC clearly said it wouldn't. So don't count our phone out.
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Yeah i saw it somewhere it wasn't the complete list, but i find it hard to believe an 1 year old phone get the second update of its existence; the phone is technically 1 year old, considering its a variation of the DHD (released in september '10 I believe)
Sure i hope for a ICS release.
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/htc-announces-which-devices-get-ice-cream-sandwich/
The source code is gonna get posted on 17th with all probability. Sometime after that we should start seeing some true ICS ported ROMs.
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Source code its out!
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Yup, and I'm anxious to see what ROMs we get based on it.
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I think htc will give us the official release of sense 3.0 or even sense 3.5 to make up for the widgets and animations ICS will have to offer so we arent completely out of the loop
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I think htc will give us the official release of sense 3.0 or even sense 3.5 to make up for the widgets and animations ICS will have to offer so we arent completely out of the loop
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It wont matter really what HTC releases. It will be up to ATT to release a build built for the inspire or the best we can hope for is a port from the DHD. ATT normally has done a One OS update per device and thebinspire got theirs already. Hope I am wrong but history says I am not.
+1 for zelendel's post.
For anyone interested in ICS ROM(port):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1374912

Is anyone else not a big fan of sense?

Or is it just me? I love the inquisition rom for this exact reason. IDK, I just don't like it very much. Am I in a lone group with this? What's everyone else's take?
i wish hTC makes their phones as simple as the galaxy nexus, that's why i will flash a "senseless" ICS ROM.
I love AOSP ROMs, not de-sensed ROMs as they contain parts of sense still in them. E.g OpenSensation, nice AOSP ROM...
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Are senseless Roms quicker ? Better battery life ?
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I agree....I hate sense....its just not my stlyd which is why I have virtuous inquisition as well
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bstylz911 said:
Are senseless Roms quicker ? Better battery life ?
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that's what i've noticed on my previous HD2...i didn't try on my sensation yet, but i guess yeah, it's quicker
Sense is just a battery hog
I love sense... Probably because ive never owned an HTC before, and i really like how different it is to other android devices....
I dont think battery is that bad TBH, I can easily get 1-2 days use out of it....
Is there an HTC that doesnt come with sense (except windows phones) ??? If not why buy the HTC if you dont like sense ??
if you dont like sense you could install the aosp roms or install a third party launcher
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arabology said:
i wish hTC makes their phones as simple as the galaxy nexus, that's why i will flash a "senseless" ICS ROM.
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But then what would attract customers to buy a HTC device instead of a Galaxy Nexus?
OEM's can't compete on hardware differentiation alone IMO.
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install a third party launcher
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That won't change the horrible Sense apps. Yes, you could root your phone install an AOSP rom, but you shouldn't have to do that to make your phone work like it's supposed it.
HTC/other OEMS should just give an option to de-sense the phone somehow. If I had a pure-Google experience I wouldn't even need to root my phone.
Again why buy HTC then. The hardware specs are available in many other phones. IMHO.
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Ruus77 said:
Again why buy HTC then. The hardware specs are available in many other phones. IMHO.
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Not many other phones have 1.5GHz stock, only on the XE. And the build quality is better, so is Android Development etc.
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Again why buy HTC then. The hardware specs are available in many other phones. IMHO.
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I didn't buy it, TMO gave it to me for free cause my MT4G crapped out multiple times.
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Again why buy HTC then. The hardware specs are available in many other phones. IMHO.
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i bought it because of the qhd screen, also i like my devices to have some weight and feel sturdy something which other manufactures seem to not understand how to do
I like sense ...its gives the brand of HTC...I prefer look/feel and performance both so HTC with custom roms is perfect for me
Coming from iphone4 I used to have cheap opinion of android (yeah I know I'm little over my head when I had iPhone4) but once I got this little beast on my hands I'm baffled (the rich looking HTC sense and powerful beast inside)
I'm more than amazed ..may be I'm liking sense coz this is my first android phone but right now I feel like sense is a must for a HTC phone....when others look at my phone they'll just know its HTC
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Normally I'd take AOSP over Sense any day, but these AOSP ROMs always have some large turnoff that I don't want to mess with. I've been pretty fine with Sense 4.0 though.

is it just me?

I don't know, the sensation has just seem boring now. I don't feel excited about anything that comes out from the devs anymore. Do you guys have this feeling too?
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I guess I'm feeling it too. But don't get me wrong, I really appreciate what our devs still do. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that Sensation development is "mature" now. Outside of CM10, there really isn't anything new on the horizon for us, and even then I feel like CM10 will end up 90% complete just like CM9. By now, most of our devs no longer use Sensation as their primary device. So the fire just isn't there anymore.
Just wait until it's time for a new device. Then the excitement can begin all over again. One more year on my contract...
stanleynhan said:
I don't know, the sensation has just seem boring now. I don't feel excited about anything that comes out from the devs anymore. Do you guys have this feeling too?
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C'mon man we have plenty of dev around here, we have sense 3.6, sense 4, fully working cm9, paranoid android, miui, some senseless aosp rom, we have a lot of rom to choose, we even have cm10 (will wait for camera and tethering to work and voila we have fully working jellybean), look at other phone development, they want sense (except htc) , they dont have such great development like us.
C'mon this is 2011 phone, we still have a great dev here. Ok, we cant beat the legendary phone like HD2, but we still have a lot of choice here
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Yeah I've got to say we have plenty off dev support here. I mean what more do you want? The only thing that we don't have for CM10 is a camera. Other than that we have touchwiz, miui, sense 4, GB, ICS, AOSP,AOKP,etc. There seriously isn't anything this phone doesn't have. If you think a conquered horizon isn't beautiful, then nothing may please you. Sure, there are new phones out, but very few will make ours look like a corded phone (aka its not even close to outdated yet). I'll start complaining when our hardware doesn't support the latest Android. Right now, no reason to
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I'm just excited to see how fast cm10 is moving. With several miui versions I'm really excited about trying them out. Plus ssoon we will get sense 4.1 and may be a jellybean sense later on. And gnex is cheap as unicorn so I can upgrade to that once I'm done with the senny
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