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[Q] 2.3.4 on BELL/Virgin/Canada

Hey all,
Before making this thread, I DID search, maybe not closely enough...
Anyways, just wondering if anyone has heard of when Bell/Virgin Mobile will be getting the 2.3.4 OTA for the Sensation? It seems like every carrier except Bell has been given this update.

They seemed pretty quick with 2.33? I'd imagine we wouldn't take much longer. How would you update if you're on Telus; do you still get the Bell OTAs by virtue of using a bell phone?

NinetoFive said:
They seemed pretty quick with 2.33? I'd imagine we wouldn't take much longer. How would you update if you're on Telus; do you still get the Bell OTAs by virtue of using a bell phone?
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Yeah I get OTAs normally. I just cant use things like Bell PVR and stuff like that.

keithgrobertson said:
Hey all,
Before making this thread, I DID search, maybe not closely enough...
Anyways, just wondering if anyone has heard of when Bell/Virgin Mobile will be getting the 2.3.4 OTA for the Sensation? It seems like every carrier except Bell has been given this update.
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I'm on Virgin and still nothing. I am hoping soon
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Bell Sensation 2.3.4 Update
I am on bell and still nothing its already September 13th......
What the hell is taking them so long?

I received the ota update last week....
just check for updates..

Nothing yet

Still on stock rom, BTW what rom are you guys using in Toronto with rogers, any recommendations?
Thanks

I'm with Bell on stock 2.33 and I'm puzzled at the lack of the update too. They came out pretty quick with the last OTA and aren't we already on 2.35 or so?
For the way they're constantly advertising this phone, I'd expected more timely updates at least for now.

Checked today and still nothing
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Post the file .zip
If someone already has the update, please post it, find the file in the folder called download in the memory card, should be called OTA_Pyramid_etc etc. ..
Thanks..

flowserver said:
If someone already has the update, please post it, find the file in the folder called download in the memory card, should be called OTA_Pyramid_etc etc. ..
Thanks..
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Anyone in Canada get the update yet
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all sensation owners in Canada are waiting for 2.3.4 update. If anyone got this, please post it.

Anyone has debranded Z710a from Bell?
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I agree I don't have the update yet either and its really annoying, U.S and Europe already have it.

dragonnson said:
I agree I don't have the update yet either and its really annoying, U.S and Europe already have it.
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It sucks, I want it now
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I couldn't wait any longer. I just changed my CID to SuperCID and flashed the Europe RUU until Bell releases it.
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Zehlek said:
I couldn't wait any longer. I just changed my CID to SuperCID and flashed the Europe RUU until Bell releases it.
You dont have problems with the radio or 3g data? Works fine with europe version? Install 2.3.5 or 2.3.4?
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Im guessing its gonna be a while for us Canadians we always get things last. Its probably gonna be november or december.

please help me ICS

hi there i am i girl who loves gadgets now need some help with the OTA to android 4
i have a sensation which my ex rooted and de branded for me (he was the one who did all these type of things as i'm not geek enough to do myself ) it was orange and now it's stock 1.45.401.2 with a CID of orang001. Before we broke up he said he was going to update my phone to android 4 but never got round to it, now on the HTC facebook page i see some people have got an OTA update but why haven't i?
i live in the UK and thought i'd we would have it by now. when i go into setting and search for update the phone says it's up to date
when i power it down and hold the volume down the screen goes white and says
HBOOT 1.17.1111
Radio 10.14.9035.01_M
S-Off
what am i doing wrong? i want android 4!!!

Then the 'search' function on this forum will be Your next boyfriend.
Good luck with him
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Find my post will help out
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craven667 said:
Find my post will help out
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if you can't simply answer my question have you got a link to your post?

hot gadget girl said:
hi there i am i girl who loves gadgets now need some help with the OTA to android 4
i have a sensation which my ex rooted and de branded for me (he was the one who did all these type of things as i'm not geek enough to do myself ) it was orange and now it's stock 1.45.401.2 with a CID of orang001. Before we broke up he said he was going to update my phone to android 4 but never got round to it, now on the HTC facebook page i see some people have got an OTA update but why haven't i?
i live in the UK and thought i'd we would have it by now. when i go into setting and search for update the phone says it's up to date
when i power it down and hold the volume down the screen goes white and says
HBOOT 1.17.1111
Radio 10.14.9035.01_M
S-Off
what am i doing wrong? i want android 4!!!
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The best advice you can get is probably this: wait a little longer for OFFICIAL ICS which will be pushed via the update. Since it will be official, and via the update, it will be delivered ready to go straight from HTC.
Beware: if you start delving into these forums just to get ICS, you are in for a ride of your life. If you are not into this kind of "fun", i would recommend just waiting for official, which is just hours/days away.

benyben123 said:
The best advice you can get is probably this: wait a little longer for OFFICIAL ICS which will be pushed via the update. Since it will be official, and via the update, it will be delivered ready to go straight from HTC.
Beware: if you start delving into these forums just to get ICS, you are in for a ride of your life. If you are not into this kind of "fun", i would recommend just waiting for official, which is just hours/days away.
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Thank you taking the time to answer my question with something helpful i thought i was going to be stuck on gingerbread forever because my ex unlocked it

It's in general hun I am on cell so hard to post link I will bump it to the top for you
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I think that if your s-off and rooted you will not be able to upgrade official ics
Which might cause a soft brick not sure perhaps someone confirm this..
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No you can't ota but you can update follow my post and you'll be fine
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Beware: if you start delving into these forums just to get ICS, you are in for a ride of your life.
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Not at all. It's pretty easy:
S-Off/Root
Flash new Firmware
Flash New Rom
Each step has detailed guides and can be accomplished in 20 to 25 minutes each - the firmware only taking 3 minutes. Just make sure you follow directions, carefully. As in, really, very carefully. If you're unsure of something, don't do it.

That's reach, guys......
So many replies and none specific.... Why to bother answering at all???
To get ICS OTA you need to be stock. S-off does not matter, root also.
Has to have a stock recovery and 1.50.401.1 for original or 1.73.401.4 for XE.
Although, if you want to install custom ICS, you have to read Dev section for specific requirements of the ROM of your choice....I read a lot good reviews for almost all of the ICS ROMS.
And here is something to keep in mind:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23427200&postcount=1
Otherwise EddyOS will be really upset...LOL
Have to find a RUU for your particular phone and flush it to bring everything back to original condition (will be un-rooted, but S-off will remain).
Good luck!!!

Keep in mind eddy won't help you if you get stuck he will tell you search or use google lol
That what he did fix my self and posted how here is link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542555
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sshede said:
Not at all. It's pretty easy:
S-Off/Root
Flash new Firmware
Flash New Rom
Each step has detailed guides and can be accomplished in 20 to 25 minutes each - the firmware only taking 3 minutes. Just make sure you follow directions, carefully. As in, really, very carefully. If you're unsure of something, don't do it.
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Im a noob a total noob and achieved ics whitout any complication however i did alot of reading to make sure ...
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craven667 said:
Keep in mind eddy won't help you if you get stuck he will tell you search or use google lol
That what he did fix my self and posted how here is link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1542555
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You really are bitter about it all aren't you? You do realise not everyone on here knows me don't you? I'll gladly help when needed but using Google does save a lot of hassle and should be encouraged.
To the OP: I'm on my phone so can't link to my thread (which is written in proper English) but it lays out the steps needed to get ICS. But it is for those on the EU handsets just so you know
EDIT: here's the link (worked out how to copy in the xda app) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23427200
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OK FIRST OFF LET ME MAKE SOMETHING CLEAR...
I like gadgets but I'm in no way interested in plugging cables in my phone and doing the technical stuff. Don't tell me to read or learn from the forum's. I have no interest in it. I just asked a simple question...
Also don't sent me private messages either professing what a guy like you could do for me for me, have some respect. I won't name and shame you as unlike half you horrid little no-lifers, I have what's known as class.

Not sure you're doing anything wrong. As far as I can tell, only Vodafone sensations in the UK have had an OTA update. The rest of us who still have stock ROMs are not-so-patiently waiting.
SF
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hot gadget girl said:
OK FIRST OFF LET ME MAKE SOMETHING CLEAR...
I like gadgets but I'm in no way interested in plugging cables in my phone and doing the technical stuff. Don't tell me to read or learn from the forum's. I have no interest in it. I just asked a simple question...
Also don't sent me private messages either professing what a guy like you could do for me for me, have some respect. I won't name and shame you as unlike half you horrid little no-lifers, I have what's known as class.
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Bottom line, you can't update to ICS unless someone follows some steps on the forum to either A: Return the RUU to stock or B: Flashes an ICS Rom for you.
He sounds like a smart guy, too bad it didn't workout.
You may have someone in a circle of friends that's familiar with rooting etc. Hit them up to do the labor.

shahkam said:
Im a noob a total noob and achieved ics whitout any complication however i did alot of reading to make sure ...
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That's awesome man. So many people think this stuff's hard because they didn't read the guides.

Drewstein said:
Bottom line, you can't update to ICS unless someone follows some steps on the forum to either A: Return the RUU to stock or B: Flashes an ICS Rom for you.
He sounds like a smart guy, too bad it didn't workout.
You may have someone in a circle of friends that's familiar with rooting etc. Hit them up to do the labor.
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I have a question... my phone is stock the RUU as you've called it is from HTC. I downloaded an app "CID Getter" from Play/Market and it tells me my ROM is 1.45.401.2 which if I'm correct is official. My CID is orang001 then as i scroll down it says main CID HTC_001 so why has this not updated to 1.50.401.1 for example?

hot gadget girl said:
OK FIRST OFF LET ME MAKE SOMETHING CLEAR...
Also don't sent me private messages either professing what a guy like you could do for me for me, have some respect. I won't name and shame you as unlike half you horrid little no-lifers, I have what's known as class.
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Ha ha ha!!! That's a new one!!!! Hitting on the girl over PM!!!!
Not enough Match dot com or ChristianMingle..... ROFLMAO!!!!!!!
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shahkam said:
Im a noob a total noob and achieved ics whitout any complication however i did alot of reading to make sure ...
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Same here.... All of my devices were modified with the help of Google, XDA and some other sites. Cool visual aid on the YouTube. For all the time I been here, I asked maybe 5 questions..... when I got real brain dead and couldn't figure out on my own.... So, read, read until your eyes bleed.... and then read some more....LOL

Htc amaze got ics

The Offical ICS update came out for the HTC Amaze for T-mobile, Can you use the radio from that for the T-Mobile Sensation 4g ? might be a dumb question

Don't ever flash the radio from another device to this one. Ever.

sshede said:
Don't ever flash the radio from another device to this one. Ever.
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Just in case he was not clear enough... EVER, EVER, EVER!!!
You will have a truly hard bricked device!

GROGG88 said:
Just in case he was not clear enough... EVER, EVER, EVER!!!
You will have a truly hard bricked device!
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And just in case he wasn't clear enough - NEVER EVER flash a different device's radio.
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Don't you mean ICS leak? I don't think the amaze got official t-mobile ICS yet.
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mkinney88 said:
The Offical ICS update came out for the HTC Amaze for T-mobile, Can you use the radio from that for the T-Mobile Sensation 4g ? might be a dumb question
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If you flash that radio you will have $300 paperweight.
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Will it help somehow to mod ICS HTC Amaze Camera to Senasation ? Or we still need to wait for kernel source ?

Well........thanks lol i guess i will never never never never never never do it..

mkinney88 said:
Well........thanks lol i guess i will never never never never never never do it..
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Add a few more nevers in there as a precautionary measure.
I know you get it now, but just to be clear to anyone who finds this thread in the future this is not something you can experiment with then go back if it doesn't work.
If you flash the radio of another device, or the firmware of another device, you will have an absolutely unrecoverable brick situation. You won't be able to flash the correct radio / firmware because you won't even be able to get into your HBoot by pressing power - volume up. You won't be able to use ADB to put the right versions on because the device will be completely powered down and your computer won't recognize that it's even there via the USB cable.
The device will be dead.
The phone literally has a better chance of survival / repairability if you smash it with a hammer.

Ok I wasn't clear enough, english is not my native language too, maybe I wrote not in a right topic, but I assure you guys that I was not so stupid to just flash HTC Amaze software right to my Senasation. lol
But what I mean was : There is HTC Amaze Camera Mod already fo Sensation GB, many users are waiting for HTC Amaze Camera Mod for Sensation ICS. There's was no hope for this mod until ICS for Amaze came out, but we still need that kernel source was released ?

Questions on downgrading GB to Froyo and stock RUU

Please forgive me if this has been asked but I have looked extensively but have not found a definitive answer (maybe I overlooked something or just did not quite comprehend). I know attn1 warned against downgrading DHD/Inspire 4G if it came shipped with GB (for using AAHK). However, when I got my Inspire 4G it originally had Froyo and was updated to GB via RUU from HTC website. My phone is currently rooted and S-Off which I did after the HTC update to GB. Can I run a HTC Froyo RUU safely and do I need to downgrade HBOOT first then flash? If it is possible, where can I get the stock RUU for the Inspire 4G with the H+ update? I have not found anything on the HTC website and what I have found elsewhere was for the DHD. Once again, if this has been answered I apologize in advance and would only ask for a point in the right direction (obviously Google only got me so far).

aybarrap1 said:
Please forgive me if this has been asked but I have looked extensively but have not found a definitive answer (maybe I overlooked something or just did not quite comprehend). I know attn1 warned against downgrading DHD/Inspire 4G if it came shipped with GB (for using AAHK). However, when I got my Inspire 4G it originally had Froyo and was updated to GB via RUU from HTC website. My phone is currently rooted and S-Off which I did after the HTC update to GB. Can I run a HTC Froyo RUU safely and do I need to downgrade HBOOT first then flash? If it is possible, where can I get the stock RUU for the Inspire 4G with the H+ update? I have not found anything on the HTC website and what I have found elsewhere was for the DHD. Once again, if this has been answered I apologize in advance and would only ask for a point in the right direction (obviously Google only got me so far).
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There is no ruu for that version. Just the original froyo ruu. The first update was just a small OTA. You are safe to downgrade though and don't need to change your hboot. It's only gb shipped phones that will have issues. If you want froyo with the ota you will have to do some heavy searching.
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Thank you.
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There is no ruu for that version. Just the original froyo ruu. The first update was just a small OTA. You are safe to downgrade though and don't need to change your hboot. It's only gb shipped phones that will have issues. If you want froyo with the ota you will have to do some heavy searching.
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Thanks for the information. I was not sure if I was interpreting what I was reading correctly or not regarding downgrading. I figured finding the OTA update would be a big issue. Perhaps I will forestall downgrading after all since I was counting on data speed to some extent. I was actually planning to test something with froyo and it is the only reason why I was entertaining this whole idea at all.

Please post questions in the Q & A section. Thanks!
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Thanks
efrant said:
Please post questions in the Q & A section. Thanks!
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Thanks. Got the hang of what goes where now.

aybarrap1 said:
Please forgive me if this has been asked but I have looked extensively but have not found a definitive answer (maybe I overlooked something or just did not quite comprehend). I know attn1 warned against downgrading DHD/Inspire 4G if it came shipped with GB (for using AAHK). However, when I got my Inspire 4G it originally had Froyo and was updated to GB via RUU from HTC website. My phone is currently rooted and S-Off which I did after the HTC update to GB. Can I run a HTC Froyo RUU safely and do I need to downgrade HBOOT first then flash? If it is possible, where can I get the stock RUU for the Inspire 4G with the H+ update? I have not found anything on the HTC website and what I have found elsewhere was for the DHD. Once again, if this has been answered I apologize in advance and would only ask for a point in the right direction (obviously Google only got me so far).
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Go to http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Ace
It should be the first "PD98IMG" link. The official ATT ROMs are labled ATT or Cingular. The rest are for DesireHD. That PD98IMG I mentioned was the first update after the original shipped Inspire.

Custom rom question

I am trying to put a custom rom on my fiances T-Mobile HTC Sensation. Do all roms work on all carriers phones? My phone is a Galaxy S3 and I know if I put a rom from another carrier on it I will brick it.
Side question, will a custom rom fix the slow touch screen response from the sensation? She cant even answer calls because it appears to be so unresponsive when waking from lock.

Yes, all ROMs from this forum works on the HTC sensation/sensation 4g/sensation XE no matter what carrier you have. You need to unlock the bootloader first or s-off the device before installing custom ROMs.
Here's info/directions on s-off: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26280760
I can't remember the link to rooting your device, but there's hundreds of articles on the internet on how to flash roms/root and that good stuff.
After you obtain root, I suggest this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37121632
It's based on android 4.2.2 and it's crazy smooth and responsive. Just make sure you read the link carefully and follow all the instructions.
Never ever flash a ROM for a different phone than what the ROM lists (ie. Don't flash a SGSIII ROM on a sensation. It will probably hard brick the phone)
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Thank you very much. CM is the rom I was leaning towards after reviewing the development threads, happy to know it's so responsive on this phone!

Is there a windows version of controlbear? I can't find it.

I can send you windows version through pm only. Check your PMs
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AndroidSupporter318 said:
I can send you windows version through pm only. Check your PMs
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No PMs in my inbox yet.

Actually I found a copy and am now running CM and it works great. Only problem is it is still really unresponsive on wake, takes about 5 seconds to do anything which makes answering calls a pain. Any way I can boost that performance?

heaiser said:
Actually I found a copy and am now running CM and it works great. Only problem is it is still really unresponsive on wake, takes about 5 seconds to do anything which makes answering calls a pain. Any way I can boost that performance?
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Did you clean install the ROM? I would reboot the phone because it will take a few reboots for the phone to get used to.
Sorry, I couldn't send the pm.
To improve speed, I would try the app greenify, or this awesome mod: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37905307
How much free ram do you usually have when you're noticing the unresponsiveness?

AndroidSupporter318 said:
I can send you windows version through pm only. Check your PMs
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Can u send to me too?
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@Bad.Fish Check your PM's. I sent it with a link.
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Hey can you send me the windows version in a pm? We had to get a new phone and looks like the motherboard was changed so I cant gain s off by the usual method.

@heaiser
Check your PM's
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@heaiser
Check your PM's
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Thank you!!!