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New radio patched - necessary?

Hey there,
Yesterday I flashed leedroid and before I included the suggested radio. The creator thing I now have want to know is : what exact changes are made by flashing the radio?
Thanks,
Bumbumquietsch
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bumbumquietsch said:
Hey there,
Yesterday I flashed leedroid and before I included the suggested radio. The creator thing I now have want to know is : what exact changes are made by flashing the radio?
Thanks,
Bumbumquietsch
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Its not neccessary though unless the dev of the rom stated so...
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Well for leedroid it's stated as recommended.
As it seems it's the stock radio for 2.3.4, so it's simply the one that would have been installed when flashing the stock 2.3.4?

bumbumquietsch said:
Well for leedroid it's stated as recommended.
As it seems it's the stock radio for 2.3.4, so it's simply the one that would have been installed when flashing the stock 2.3.4?
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Normally the rom itself dosent include the required radio therefore u need to flash the radio urself...
For 2.3.4, its best to flash the stock radio compatiable for it...its the radio version in my sig anyway...
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[Q] Sensation roms on Sensation XE

Hi guys, (possibly) noob question here, but I'm planning to get a HTC Sensation XE when it come out here.
I realize everything about the headset (other than looks and packaging) are the same as the original Sensation. The chipset are the same except clocked higher (which is probably on a software level from what I understand).
Therefore, when it comes to flashing ROMs, can I flash Sensation roms found in this forum into the Sensation XE without screwing it up?

amirisme said:
Hi guys, (possibly) noob question here, but I'm planning to get a HTC Sensation XE when it come out here.
I realize everything about the headset (other than looks and packaging) are the same as the original Sensation. The chipset are the same except clocked higher (which is probably on a software level from what I understand).
Therefore, when it comes to flashing ROMs, can I flash Sensation roms found in this forum into the Sensation XE without screwing it up?
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I have flashed the XE ROM into my Sensation and it worked just fine! there is a sticky thread and the team working on that ROM has a Sensation XE Customized ROM as well as Sensation Customized ROM so you will be just fine to flash any!! here is a link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098849
I'm Currently using Android Revolution HD 4.1.3 and i LOVE the HTC Sense 3.5 i even like it more than the XE ROM

egyptian_guide said:
I have flashed the XE ROM into my Sensation and it worked just fine!
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That's not the question that was asked, and it's the same one I'm wondering. Can we (Sensation XE) users flash the ROMS from this section (Sensation ROMS) onto our phones?
There are plenty of topics around discussing whether the Sensation and the XE are identical hardware wise, but nobody has give a definitive "yes" answer yet.

Why don't you try and then report back? I'm pretty sure it will work.
Antimus said:
That's not the question that was asked, and it's the same one I'm wondering. Can we (Sensation XE) users flash the ROMS from this section (Sensation ROMS) onto our phones?
There are plenty of topics around discussing whether the Sensation and the XE are identical hardware wise, but nobody has give a definitive "yes" answer yet.
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tinky1 said:
Why don't you try and then report back? I'm pretty sure it will work.
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I'd rather get an expert's advice than try it myself and risk screwing up the phone, I also want to keep it under warranty for now in case I have any hardware problems within the first few weeks of purchase.

I'm also interested in the answer
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Antimus said:
I'd rather get an expert's advice than try it myself and risk screwing up the phone, I also want to keep it under warranty for now in case I have any hardware problems within the first few weeks of purchase.
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This. Any experts can help us out here?

Antimus said:
That's not the question that was asked, and it's the same one I'm wondering. Can we (Sensation XE) users flash the ROMS from this section (Sensation ROMS) onto our phones?
There are plenty of topics around discussing whether the Sensation and the XE are identical hardware wise, but nobody has give a definitive "yes" answer yet.
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do be honest i dont see it being a problem since when you look at the device it has the same, hardware only differences it is the overclocked chip which i do believe could be hardware, since the software has nothing to do with it. Personally when i had other devices in the pass i have always cross software with the same make and different models and they still work. If you are in still doubt just wait for a while but right now, alot of people are just using the non xe edtion and make it a XE, person i benchmark mine via the Manufacture version and there is no differents in performance...person i say it is a gimmick. Also the headphones are not that anyway, all the headphone dont is just justify the price increase....

Answer to thread starter, No not possible. Both the Sensation and Sensation XE are two different ROM. Even a simple Battery mod for the Sensation would not work on the XE and vice versa. So I don't think it would be possible to flash a Sensation Based ROM.
However RoMS for the Sensation which are based on XE can be given a shot, and let all of us know of the out come

Okay, but before I install any custom rom, i'd have to install cwm first right? Is the steps to do so the same as an ordinary sensation?

Guys, s-off your XE, install cwm, backup, install any sensation rom, if it doesn't work restore nandroid. What's difficult about that?
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tinky1 said:
Guys, s-off your XE, install cwm, backup, install any sensation rom, if it doesn't work restore nandroid. What's difficult about that?
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Exactly, someone has to be the first. The RUU is available so going back to stock isn't an issue either

Well, as it happens, everyone wants working end result but no one is willing to contribute to it. Meh
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I do it if I had one

I am running Virtuous Sensation XE on my Sensation XE^^
everything works fine.
i have tried revolution 4.1.3 but my gsm wasn't stable so i changed to virtuous^^
MfG Maharadja

Does the stock kernel run at 1.5GHz with custom ROMs?

I wonder if it sets frequency from CID....
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CID is the same as other phones, e.g. unbranded is HTC__001

I'm running the Revolution HD XE Rom from Mike on my Sensation XE, works very well;-)

what about autonomy with custom rom like mike or virtuous ?
i m planning to buy one but which one have the best battery/autonmy, xe or original ?

Where do I start...

Well I just got my sensation 4g and did sone researching.... I know its been out for awhile so I was wondering where do I start... Whats the most up to date way to root ny phone (assuming theres more than one way) and whats a good rom? (I like using sense lol).

Sinistah_ said:
Well I just got my sensation 4g and did sone researching.... I know its been out for awhile so I was wondering where do I start... Whats the most up to date way to root ny phone (assuming theres more than one way) and whats a good rom? (I like using sense lol).
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G'day champ,
Welcome back, begin with the guides provided below.
1. S-off, unlock, recovery, root & SuperCID
[Guide] to Installing S-off, Unlocking, ClockWork, Root, SuperCID & S-on
2. Install the latest firmware, 3.32 is needed for the latest base.
[Firmware][Mar 30]User-Friendly Firmware 1.17/3.12/3.24,3.30 & 3.32 Unlocked
3. Flash a ROM, Android Revolution HD(ARHD) is the most popular(for good reason)
[ROM] Android Revolution HD 6.5.5 | ICS | High Quality & Performance | 3.32.401.105
After all that, feel free to learn what you will, there's plenty to learn, it just requires reading, and problems, there's guides all over the Sensation forums, generally within the first couple of pages.

Thank you for all that. What is the firmware step for??
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Sinistah_ said:
Thank you for all that. What is the firmware step for??
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Its what all the newer roms require to flash.
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another question i have is, do i have to do the super cid thing if i want to root my phone or is that optional??
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Sinistah_ said:
another question i have is, do i have to do the super cid thing if i want to root my phone or is that optional??
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You definitely want to super cid.
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Rhiannon224 said:
You definitely want to super cid.
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For what reasons exactly
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You can root without doing supercid. Supercid is optional.
It allows you more flexibility though. Useful if you want to flash other areas/carriers rom. Personally I prefer to keep original cid.
Recently I couldn't receive ota update to ICS because I was supercid, then reverted to the original one and suddenly I received the Ota update notice.
It's up to you whether supercid or not and it's not a real concern because you can revert at anytime.

What is your current hboot version? Power off, pull battery, press & hold vol down and power to enter bootloader and read it off.
You have to check your hboot is supported by revolutionary- the tool to give you s-off.
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And the OTA thing... Say i update my phone..will i lose root n such..
Thanks.
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Yes you will lose everything and bootloader will become 1.27 (which is unsupported by revolutionary) Unless you have S-OFF before the update that is.
As for SuperCID, Its optional but HIGHLY recommended, As said before, it allows you to flash any firmware from any region....
If you dont have it, You MUST make sure it matches your CID or it wont boot... It can also be tricky to find one for your region (depending where you are)
It only takes a second, And its permanent and reversible

When i switch from rom to rom... Do i superwipe then flash rom everytime??
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You can do, but its not necessary, Have a look at the installation guide for the ROM your going to flash.... Usually if you are updating the same ROM wipe isnt needed..
If you are going to a different ROM altogether, A wipe is a MUST

Rooting my sensation

I just bought a new sensation and I want to root it.so do I go to revolutionary.com and just follow the steps?Is the stock firmware 3.32 or do I need to update it to that?after I get the s-off for security then next do I install 4 ext touch recovery?Is that just a program that I download onto my sensation?and after that's done then can I go ahead and start putting.whatever Rom I want to use on my sensation.I do want to mess up my phone,etc.could someone help me out here alittle bit.and what are some of the biggest reasons why a phone gets bricked?and is it true a phone can always be unbricked? Thanks in advance...
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What is your Hboot version? First find out your Hboot version, then you
Can know exactly which method of rooting to use. Revolutionary uses specific h boot versions. So once you find that out then you can move forward using the correct guide. Hope this helps.
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Thanks.after rooted how do I get 4 ext touch recovery on my phone is it just an app that I download?
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Hey, don't jump to rooting right away.
You first need to S Off or unlock your bootloader.
Here are the appropriate guides for you:
How to flash ICS 3.32 firmware | flash/update ARHD 6.6.x ICS ROM
Flashing roms with S-ON and 1.2x HBOOT
These are guides for flashing ROMs, & your Hboot version is very important to determine which method will work for you.
For now, it should be sufficient to read through the guide.
Don't try to do it right away, read first, understand & then proceed.

Thanks for the information.I have my sensation unlocked s-off.so I'm go to install 4 ext recovery app correct.
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Mesaman2012 said:
Thanks for the information.I have my sensation unlocked s-off.so I'm go to install 4 ext recovery app correct.
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Do it through the steps mentioned in one of the 2 guides that I've linked you to.

Yes when the time comes you will really enjoy 4ext recovery. It is so nice with many features and is extremely user friendly! They also have some beautiful themes you can use on your 4ext recovery! I just flashed one yesterday called purple moon its soo nice. I think you will be very happy with 4 ext.The one I'm using is the newest version its called 2.41.
So far its been great.
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Update 6.6.7 to --- ARHD 6.7.2 | ICS

At the risk of sounding like a noob, sorry in advance! I've been trawling through these posts but have been unable to find a straight answer so here goes.
I'm using a rooted HTC Sensation with ARHD 6.6.7 XE w Beats Audio, Firmware 3.32.401, HTC sense 3.6. Everything works perfectly!!!!!!!
I just want to update to latest ARHD 6.7.2 ,XE w BA.
Can I just flash the ROM update and be done?
Or
Do I need to - superwipe, update firmware to 3.33.401 and then flash ROM?
Very much appreciated. H
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From the ARHD thread
No need to Super Wipe if you have 6.7.x already!
- 3.33.401.x firmware is required!
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Yes you need to super wipe before you flash 6.7.2
Just backup your apps with Titanium backup and messages with SMS Backup and Restore.
EDIT
Stay on 3.32 Firmware because it has an unlocked boot loader. It will still work.

Thank you very much!!
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HsHTCsen said:
At the risk of sounding like a noob, sorry in advance! I've been trawling through these posts but have been unable to find a straight answer so here goes.
I'm using a rooted HTC Sensation with ARHD 6.6.7 XE w Beats Audio, Firmware 3.32.401, HTC sense 3.6. Everything works perfectly!!!!!!!
I just want to update to latest ARHD 6.7.2 ,XE w BA.
Can I just flash the ROM update and be done?
Or
Do I need to - superwipe, update firmware to 3.33.401 and then flash ROM?
Very much appreciated. H
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Hi,
Going from 6.6.x to 6.7.x ,you are changing bases.
You need to wipe in recovery...
Format all partitions (except sd card)
Then install new ROM.
It will work with the 3.32. firmware,but you get the new radio with 3.33 firmware.
You can get 3.33 universal firmware HERE

HsHTCsen said:
Thank you very much!!
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Could you left an information if you still believe to old firmware, because I have the same question and would like to reseive experiences.
In some cases is it better to go to next firmware, new radio better corresponding to new rom. So I am not sure to let old firmware worlk with the new rom.
Other question:
Is in the new firmware the bootloader locked ??? I hope not. So why do not upgrade to new firm ?
I found the firmware here
Many thanks for reply.
Greets viewer1974

viewer1974 said:
Could you left an information if you still believe to old firmware, because I have the same question and would like to reseive experiences.
In some cases is it better to go to next firmware, new radio better corresponding to new rom. So I am not sure to let old firmware worlk with the new rom.
Other question:
Is in the new firmware the bootloader locked ??? I hope not. So why do not upgrade to new firm ?
I found the firmware here
Many thanks for reply.
Greets viewer1974
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I'm sorry but I don't quite understand what your question is
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HsHTCsen said:
I'm sorry but I don't quite understand what your question is
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I only want you to let an information here what you have done.
Firmware upgrade or not ?
Superwipe or not ?
And the experiences with the new installed rom.
Thanks in advance

viewer1974 said:
Firmware upgrade or not ?
Superwipe or not ?
And the experiences with the new installed rom.
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3.33 has a locked bootloader, so no do not update from 3.32.
Yes superwipe between 6.2.7 XE and 6.6.7 XE
All ARHD ROMs are stable, smooth and good with battery life (in my experience anyway)

sromer said:
3.33 has a locked bootloader, so no do not update from 3.32.
Yes superwipe between 6.2.7 XE and 6.6.7 XE
All ARHD ROMs are stable, smooth and good with battery life (in my experience anyway)
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Just to be clear, can you plz tell me what the "universal" 3.33 firmware is mentioned earlier? Is it locked?
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From Kohr-Ah's Firmware thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21711154#post21711154
Kohr-Ah said:
Firmwares that I have posted:
3.33 Universal is the latest/stable release ICS 4.0.3 FW for Sensation (sense 3.6 Version and works for Sense 4 also)
3.32 Universal is ICS 4.0.3 FW for Sensation (sense 3.6 Version) that has the Unlocked bootloader (posted by Mike1986)
3.30 Universal is ICS 4.0.3 FW for Sensation (sense 3.6 Version) that has the Unlocked bootloader (posted by Mike1986)
3.24 Universal is ICS 4.0.3 FW for Sensation (sense 3.6 Version) that has the Unlocked bootloader (posted by Mike1986)
3.12 Universal is ICS 4.0.3 FW before that (Sense 3.5 Version)
1.17 Universal This is the original Revolutionary 1.17.1111 Firmware with a completed Gingerbread Firmware v 1.45 package (Radio 10.14.9035.01_M)
So what is universal about it?
I have added a method found by mf2112 that allows the android-info file to have a wildcard tag. So instead of having a T-Mobile file where the android-info file has every cidnum the identifier is one entry into the android-info file and it covers every possible CID that T-Mobile has.
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They're all "universal" firmware as in they work on all Sensation/Sensation XE/Sensation 4G devices.

sromer said:
From Kohr-Ah's Firmware thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21711154#post21711154
They're all "universal" firmware as in they work on all Sensation/Sensation XE/Sensation 4G devices.
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I found the firmware here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412618http://)
Is that Firmware also locked ??? Could anyone tell me plz?
Thanks

viewer1974 said:
I found the firmware here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412618http://)
Is that Firmware also locked ??? Could anyone tell me plz?
Thanks
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Hi,
Use the one from Kohr-Ah
It does not give you a locked hboot.

malybru said:
Hi,
Use the one from Kohr-Ah
It does not give you a locked hboot.
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Okay.but can any one tell me what about the other firm, if it is locked or not.because in the pass I always used that one.many thanks for help.
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Not sure about the other firmware but use the universal as suggested because it does NOT change the boot or lock anything, I've upgraded my self to the 3.33 universal the one that won't lock or change boot. I've had zero issues and it has been wonderful . Make sure to READ before you install to be sure your downloading the correct version. You place the file at root of sd card, boot to downloader by taking battery out put battery back in, then press volume down and power at the same time. It will recognise the pg58img file and ask to update, press power for yes. Once the update is completed and rebooted. REMOVE the pg58img file! If you don't it will want to continue to update over and over inside the downloader, so delete the file soon as your finished. Hope this helps. Best wishes.
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The purpose of this particular Q&A was to eliminate confusion about the update. Now I'm confused.
Will a firmware update to 3.33 universal give me a locked hboot?
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HsHTCsen said:
The purpose of this particular Q&A was to eliminate confusion about the update. Now I'm confused.
Will a firmware update to 3.33 universal give me a locked hboot?
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Hi,
Flash the universal firmware from Kohr-Ah.
This one will not lock your bootloader.
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malybru said:
Hi,
Flash the universal firmware from Kohr-Ah.
This one will not lock your bootloader.
Sent telepathically from my pyramid
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Hi
Can I run ARHD 6.7.0 on 3.33 firmware?
If yes, what are the benefits, plz?
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HsHTCsen said:
Hi
Can I run ARHD 6.7.0 on 3.33 firmware?
If yes, what are the benefits, plz?
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Hi,
Yes, you can try to run 6.7.0 on 3.33 firmware.
Make a nandroid first.
The basic difference between 3.32 and 3.33 is only a newer radio.

malybru said:
Hi,
Yes, you can try to run 6.7.0 on 3.33 firmware.
Make a nandroid first.
The basic difference between 3.32 and 3.33 is only a newer radio.
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Thanks. Could u brief me on wat a radio is, basically, or provide a detailed link if you know one, on xda.
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HsHTCsen said:
Thanks. Could u brief me on wat a radio is, basically, or provide a detailed link if you know one, on xda.
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Hi,
"To briefly explain with a somewhat-less-than-accurate analogy for the purist, the radio you can flash is like a firmware package in Windows terms, and the RIL is like a driver. It is important to match them for best results, or else poor or no reception is likely, as well as high battery drain." (Quote from HERE )
The radio controls mobile data,wifi,basically all radio signals in the phone.
A good radio/ril combination is required for good reception,and even good battery usage in the area in which you live .
Check the link above to see if you can get more information.