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I have noticed that my GPS hasn't worked on the past few roms that ive installed. Even when restoring a Rom that previously had working GPS, the GPS no longer works. Anyone know a fix for this? I am currently running the tpc stock rooted optimized v2.
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Have you tried to reflash your radio?
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I would also say make sure your doing a proper wipe when your flashing. And also that your using the recommended radio for the rom your using.
My gps works fine, using coredroid ... I did a full wipe though before installing
I full wipe before each install or restore. Gonna try radio reflash and see if that helps.
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jadewolf05 said:
I have noticed that my GPS hasn't worked on the past few roms that ive installed. Even when restoring a Rom that previously had working GPS, the GPS no longer works. Anyone know a fix for this? I am currently running the tpc stock rooted optimized v2.
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doesn't turn on at all, or can't get a decent lock? If can't get a decent lock, trying GPSFIX / GPS essentials n all that? Just looking for clarification what the loss of functionality is.
Hi meiguoguizi..
Try "GPS scripts" .. it fixed my similar issue with latest Radio. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036253
Thanks!
vibhma said:
Hi meiguoguizi..
Try "GPS scripts" .. it fixed my similar issue with latest Radio. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036253
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But I'm not the OP . I am into GPS stuff tho this is cool . I am on my way to work but will check this out.
I have found that when my historical GPS data is wiped I have to use market apps like GPS Fix or GPS Essentials as an aid to getting lock again. I don't know if these really do anything...what it does do is have you watching the screen standing outside with open sky for 10 or so minutes as the # of satellites increases until it gets me within a 7 or so meter accuracy radius (lock). Then GPS behaves much better going forward with quicker acquisition times and such.
I had the same issue, reflashing the stock radio worked for me. This happened across several ROMs so I am not sure when the problems started. The ROM I am using now works best with the stock radio, flashed it and all problems were gone. I used GPS Status to lock, now I lock within seconds.
Alteros said:
I had the same issue, reflashing the stock radio worked for me. This happened across several ROMs so I am not sure when the problems started. The ROM I am using now works best with the stock radio, flashed it and all problems were gone. I used GPS Status to lock, now I lock within seconds.
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My gps stopped working on my first Inspire. Got spotty, then died completely, no matter what ROM. I restored to stock with s-on, same issue. Brought it to a warranty center and exchanged it. The new one locks better than the.old one ever did (and I thought the old was great) and has worked fine ever since. Might just be a bad chip.
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vibhma said:
Hi meiguoguizi..
Try "GPS scripts" .. it fixed my similar issue with latest Radio. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036253
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Since this was developed for Gingerbread, and I'm still stock, I think I will wait either until I root, or get the OTA if not rooted, then try this out .
I have noticed, or seem to have, that when I am not toggling my GPS on and off as much over time the more accurate and quick it gets. I had profiles toggling it based on conditions. I started getting rid of those conditions vs. GPS, and I get locks much quicker. Of course it sucks the battery big time, but I am plugged in a lot. And I have a quick toggle I just have to keep in mind if I'm out and don't really need it and need the battery instead.
After changing several Roms I lost my GPS as well. First I did a full wipe, factory reset, all cashe, ect. Did a clean install (with certain roms I found having a clean reboot between installing add-ons helps). I then Installed the GPS Script for US ran the GPS Test App free from the market and get a lock on 9+ sats in under 25 sec.
no one mentioned this when they brought up reflashing hte radio, but make sure you have a matching RIL for the radio. i've had so many headaches over gps that were fixed by making sure i have the right RIL lol. for an easy way to download and flash RIL, check out the gtg4556 (i think thats right) section in ROM Manager and look for the RIL flasher. AWESOME tooL
Finally got around to fooling with this thing... lol... GPS is working again. I decided to go ahead and unroot to make sure it wasn't a hardware issue and it wasn't. Started working again when put back to stock. So, I rerooted and its still working. I'm assuming it was a radio mixup between roms or something. Thanks for all the responses.
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Conversely
jadewolf05 said:
Finally got around to fooling with this thing... lol... GPS is working again. I decided to go ahead and unroot to make sure it wasn't a hardware issue and it wasn't. Started working again when put back to stock. So, I rerooted and its still working. I'm assuming it was a radio mixup between roms or something. Thanks for all the responses.
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Since I flashed the radio / ROM combination in my sig my GPS is behaving like one would expect. I had an HTC Tilt1 one and the GPS was good. I have been disappointed with the performance of the Inspire's GPS, but no longer. Locks under 10 seconds and sometimes under 5. Good. I like it when things like this are resolved.
If your gps stops working altogether, you can usually fix it by just re-flashing the radio. You don't need to unroot and go back to stock.
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Hey
I am experiencing the following problem with my new Sensation (EU, unbranded, ROM 1.28.401.1, radio 10.42.9007):
From time to time it suddenly loses its signal and the only way to fix it is to disable and enable the radio (flight mode or testing-menu).
Any ideas how to fix/debug this?
I could get a new SIM card or flash the leaked RUU with the newer radio or get a new unit. How should I continue?
draexler said:
Hey
I am experiencing the following problem with my new Sensation (EU, unbranded, ROM 1.28.401.1, radio 10.42.9007):
From time to time it suddenly loses its signal and the only way to fix it is to disable and enable the radio (flight mode or testing-menu).
Any ideas how to fix/debug this?
I could get a new SIM card or flash the leaked RUU with the newer radio or get a new unit. How should I continue?
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Search "Death Grip" and learn how to hold your phone to avoid this problem.
Stinks, but you can get around it.
P.
PaulGiz said:
Search "Death Grip" and learn how to hold your phone to avoid this problem.
Stinks, but you can get around it.
P.
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It's certainly not the death grip problem I meant! I flashed the leaked RUU yesterday evening, until no the problem did not occur again.
Check the networks.. i select GSM only and it works better...
prateekgujral said:
Check the networks.. i select GSM only and it works better...
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I will definitely try this later, because I been having this problem for a while now, and it only happens when at home!!! and nowhere else!!!
I'll let you know guys!!! wish me luck guyz, cuz if this dosn't work .. ama take to them chines around the corner, and pray they bring back safe!!! ...
I also have this problem and nothing seems to resolve it.
Its certainly not the death grip issue as it happens when the device is sat on a table and not moved, can change from 3 bars to no signal and back again.
I however dont have to disable the radios though as it just comes back on its own.
I always have mine set to GSM only due to the intermittant 3G in my area so its alos not that either.
This never used to happen to either my magic, Desire or Desire S, or any other phone ive had recently for that matter, very, very annoying.
Upgrade your RUU.
1.35.401.1 has fixed this for me - no sleep problems, WiFi connects a HELL of a lot faster, and temproot still works
(I have (and have had) no touchscreen issues)
I have exactly the same problem as dndxn
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Same problem here.
t-mobile US.
Also, it has happend on 2G and 4G.
Hoping for a update soon.
So far flashing the newest leaked RUU fixed it for me. But flashing also included a full wipe, so doing one might also help.
Yes, Yes, Yes, Yes, .... it worked!!!!!!!!
I changed the Network setting to GSM only and now I have my network signal back ...!!!! full bars!!!
is there anyway to guide others having the same problem to this thread???
Thanks guys ....
Hi everyone
I been trying countless amounts of different ways to get my gps to work and it wont lock with different roms at all. Can anyone gimme some help i need my gps
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Make a nandroid of your current rom then flash the stocker. If it still won't lock, your phone is defective. It's a known issue w/ our devices, some are just luckier than others.
I'm on my second, a refurb, and it works a;most as well as my wife's Aria. I had to unroot and S-On to get it exchanged under the one yr warranty w/ ATT.
Good luck,
Tx
Old phone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFf_df-1oXU <--not working
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqDKFjNit58 <--what I had to do to get it to work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBWCyDEoHdw <--current phone
Hey tx i ran a gps test it sees some satellites but wont lock due to poor reception. This is a big step for me as i couldnt see any period
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Have you tried rooting and updating your device with the latest rom? I am running ninja by team pheonix and have no problems...
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Im on tb fusion and im outside and im getting a lock of 59ft accuracy . My gfs mytouch is 4 feet im jealous lol
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So tx i watched your vids how did u get it to work
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meddle70 said:
So tx i watched your vids how did u get it to work
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Some details of what you have tried so far would be helpful. Because you haven't provide any yet I'll be vague and indescrript with my suggestions. First make sure your radio and RIL match. This is ridiculously important!
Second, try flashing the GPS scripts file that has a thread in the dev section.
Lastly, are you trying to get a fix indoors? If so, just go outside
Good luck!
PS I have found some roms have much better GPS than others. No matter what I tried I couldn't get proper GPS on android revolution 5 but get awesome GPS on gingerbeast
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Hey sorry about being so vague man i have the latest ota radio right now from att. I tried cleardroids rom with different radios and how.do i check to see if my radio.and rils match ? And where do i find the scripts i never even seen them before.
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meddle70 said:
Hey sorry about being so vague man i have the latest ota radio right now from att. I tried cleardroids rom with different radios and how.do i check to see if my radio.and rils match ? And where do i find the scripts i never even seen them before.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1106324
Read Post #1 throughly.
Ok, I finally got the RIL in order as I had the wrong one flashed on there, so thats all fixed and ready to go.
I also applied AngelDeath's GPS fix to no avail so far.
It's weird though, every time I reflash Fusions rom the gps works for about an hour than just calls it quits. This is the only rom that can actually get a signal at all comparing to the other ones I tried which cannot.
meddle70 said:
Ok, I finally got the RIL in order as I had the wrong one flashed on there, so thats all fixed and ready to go.
I also applied AngelDeath's GPS fix to no avail so far.
It's weird though, every time I reflash Fusions rom the gps works for about an hour than just calls it quits. This is the only rom that can actually get a signal at all comparing to the other ones I tried which cannot.
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the angel death gps fix is the gps scripts i was talking about. do you use gps status to download the newest AGPS data?
You may also want to try different Radios (with matching RILs) because some may work better than others in different areas.
good luck
angeldeath script fixed my problems..
my gps was not locking at all..
now its locking with in 40 seconds..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11342772&postcount=1
meddle70 said:
Ok, I finally got the RIL in order as I had the wrong one flashed on there, so thats all fixed and ready to go.
I also applied AngelDeath's GPS fix to no avail so far.
It's weird though, every time I reflash Fusions rom the gps works for about an hour than just calls it quits. This is the only rom that can actually get a signal at all comparing to the other ones I tried which cannot.
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A "double flash" of the radio and the RIL with a couple of reboots in between has been known to clear up weird behavior.
Ymmv, but it's something that has worked for people and is a good thing to do "just for good measure."
ahm12 said:
angeldeath script fixed my problems..
my gps was not locking at all..
now its locking with in 40 seconds..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11342772&postcount=1
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I was wondering what rooting had done to my GPS also, but then I removed my boxwave plastic case and my GPS signal locked on in 10 sec. Does anyone know where the GPS receiver is so that I can maybe cut piece out of my case? Does anyone have a case that does not effect GPS? Thanks
The gps module is behind the cover that hold the flash.
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I was wondering what rooting had done to my GPS also, but then I removed my boxwave plastic case and my GPS signal locked on in 10 sec. Does anyone know where the GPS receiver is so that I can maybe cut piece out of my case? Does anyone have a case that does not effect GPS? Thanks
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I use a Speck case, like what the AT&T store tries to sell you, and the GPS on my unit functions pretty well.
Rioplatense said:
I was wondering what rooting had done to my GPS also, but then I removed my boxwave plastic case and my GPS signal locked on in 10 sec. Does anyone know where the GPS receiver is so that I can maybe cut piece out of my case? Does anyone have a case that does not effect GPS? Thanks
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Use AngelDeath gps solution... I hade same problem
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Can't lock while moving.
My Inspire wont lock onto gps while in motion if going more than 2 - 3 mph if i open anything that locks like maps of navigation.
kormsbee said:
My Inspire wont lock onto gps while in motion if going more than 2 - 3 mph if i open anything that locks like maps of navigation.
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lol please give us more information than that. for all we know, you're using a samsung captivate.
what is your:
rom
radio
RIL
are you using a case?
have you tried the angel death gps scripts (read the last page)
have you tried the fasterfix program?
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It hasn't been a problem to me until recently but ever since I rooted my Inspire 4G my GPS hasn't worked at all. Everytime I put a location in, it just says "Searching for GPS" and it never connects. I don't know if this will help but here are some things I've found on my phone
When I dial *#*#4636#*#* I get a bunch of info. In that info it says "GPRS service: Disconnected" (I think that's the problem)
After reading that I think I have the wrong radio version? When I go to "About Phone" in the settings I found my Baseband version. It is 12.39.60.19P_26.06.04.06_M
I don't know anything about radios or how to fix or update them (If that's the problem)
BTW I'm running Android Revolution HD 6.1.3
You're running the radio that came with the phone originally, and that could be the problem. Best bet for help would be to ask in the AR Q&A forum-Searching would have been a good idea. Also, you might want to read the radio sticky in the DEV forum.
I tried 3 different radios and none of them worked. I also tried a different rom. I tried Android revolution with the new radios and nothing. And i tried the newest beta of Ice cream Sandwich and still nothing. Maybe it's not the radio. Could it be something else? The new radios I tried were said to work with ARHD...
Radio shouldn't matter. Perhaps is is just loose. Check out this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101066
I pulled the GPS antenna off and pulled up the gold contacts and cleaned off the contacts on the antenna with a q tip. I put everything back together and tried the GPS but.....nothing. It still won't connect and the GPRS service still comes up as disconnected...
But now knowing that those metal contacts are for antennas... I pulled up the 2 little metal contacts that are under the battery door and under the sim and sd card cover and now my WiFi and cell reception are WAY better than they ever were. I used to get 2 bars of cell sitting on my couch but now I have full bars. Same with my WiFi when I am on the second floor.
Well, glad to hear that you improved signal. Bummer about GPS, but even though GPRS has all three of the GPS initials, it has absolutely nothing to do with GPS. GPRS is "General Packet Radio Service" and is the lowest level of data communications on our phones. I'ts more-or-less 1G data. 2G is "Edge", then there's 3G and 4G, but none of those have anything to do with GPS.
I had the same issue with ARHD being 6.1.3 ,6.1.5 or the newest 6.2.0...
Gps just wouldnt lock...there's a Q&A in that thread for possible GPS fixes and this one worked best, all others no dice.
[Trick] Speed Up Satelite Fix for GPS on Android
I get lock in about 10sec at 8meters accuracy...give it a try
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jadeus0831 said:
I had the same issue with ARHD being 6.1.3 ,6.1.5 or the newest 6.2.0...
Gps just wouldnt lock...there's a Q&A in that thread for possible GPS fixes and this one worked best, all others no dice.
[Trick] Speed Up Satelite Fix for GPS on Android
I get lock in about 10sec at 8meters accuracy...give it a try
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Thank you so much!! That worked for me! I lock onto 10 satellites in like 8 seconds and in the GPS app it locks on before the map even loads! The GPS on this phone hasn't worked for about 6 months I'm so happy it's working again.
Thank you everyone who gave their input on here. I fixed my GPS and learned a few things I'd be so lost without you guys lol
Glad you found your fix for the issue. I had a similar problem when I first rooted and installed ARHD 6.1.0 with the recommended radio. This also fixed my issues.
does fix only work for ARHD? because im using rcmix3d runny v4.0, and im having issues with gps also.
Hi I wanted to try Cm10 and data kept blinking a on and off. I tried get ril to see if it would help the situation. No joy. I am running 3.33 firmweare and I am s off. I ended up matching the radio with different ril from xda. Result was no data at all. I restored a backup and used get ril to match my current radio and I have signal again. However I would really like to run Cm10. Is there any suggestions to help with this problem. I've never had any data problems before? Can someone suggest a possible fix for this issue? I appreciate your input.
try flashing it again, this happened to me about a week or two ago and appears to be common with AOSP (the reason for this, I have no idea) but yeah if you absolutely need data, just restore a backup for about an hour or two
Here is everything there is to know about this problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1873374
The short version is...there's no permanent fix yet. It will fix itself in a few hours. But it might come back.
This problem is getting much less common on CM10 over the last 6 weeks or so. Prior to that it was a VERY common issue. It could be a combination of other problems in the AOSP framework that cause instability and T Mobile refarming their network nationwide.
Thank you for the answers ! That's good to know! I am Tmobile so yes the incompatibility makes since. I will give it another try and see how it fares. If I still get the issue, I'll just restore my nandroid. Again thank you.
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realsis said:
Thank you for the answers ! That's good to know! I am Tmobile so yes the incompatibility makes since. I will give it another try and see how it fares. If I still get the issue, I'll just restore my nandroid. Again thank you.
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Restoring your nandroid won't fix it. The problem has something to do with how the data network authenticates your device and how that authentication is done with the CM Framework.
The variable (whatever is changing so that this is not occuring 100% of the time for 100% of t mobile users) is on the T Mobile network side. So simply switching back to your nandroid backup won't fix it even though everything was working fine with that backup. Both your nandroid and the updated version of the ROM have the same flaw that can provide that unstable data connection. And whatever T Mobile is doing that is causing that flaw to show will occur on every AOSP rom with an ICS or JB base.
Switching to your nandriod, switching to CM9, AOKP, Opensensation 1 or 2, etc etc etc...none of it will make the problem go away. Your best bet is to turn data off for a few hours and try later. Just ride it out until the network is no longer creating that data instability.
Just for information purposes the developer of the basic CM10 and OpenSensation 2, Bruce, thinks that the problem has something to do with the T Mobile network not being able to differentiate between it's MMS network and it's Data network. Those two operate on the same bands and are very similar, but there's some subtle difference in them so the phone knows the difference between and incoming MMS and an incoming data transmission. Bruce has done some work to try and help that. Some people saw the problem stop cold and other people have seen it greatly reduced. That's not confirmed that that's the issue and the improvement may be coincidental. With T Mobile refarming it's network city by city they may be gradually changing changing the way that's done and inadvertently fixing the problem.
How bout a Sense ROM? I flashed ARHD when I had this problem and had instant data
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Thank you both. And thanks for the explanation. I suppose I got lucky that my backup did restore my data after using get ril again it was stronger. I did also hear T-Mobile is having tower problems or something like that. I'm wondering if that had something to do with it also. Maybe I'll give sense a try again. Too bad I was really hoping to give Cm10 a go. But I do need data. Again, thank you for your help!
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We cant blame T-Mobile for this issue when we can clearly see it occurring ONLY on a specific handful of Sensation ROMs.
I've gone from a solid data connection on the stock Sense directly to a very unstable blinking data on bruce's CM10/Kang and OpenSensation 2 within minutes. Not a coincidence. All the while, my T-Mobile CM10 Nexus One sat next to me without an issue. Over the next day my gf complained about her Sensation's lack of data and still my Nexus One is fine.
Is being S-ON to blame?
idk, I guess I'll try the Android Revolution HD ROM next.
abemore said:
We cant blame T-Mobile for this issue when we can clearly see it occurring ONLY on a specific handful of Sensation ROMs.
I've gone from a solid data connection on the stock Sense directly to a very unstable blinking data on bruce's CM10/Kang and OpenSensation 2 within minutes. Not a coincidence. All the while, my T-Mobile CM10 Nexus One sat next to me without an issue. Over the next day my gf complained about her Sensation's lack of data and still my Nexus One is fine.
Is being S-ON to blame?
idk, I guess I'll try the Android Revolution HD ROM next.
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What build date of Bruce's ROM did you use? This was fixed about 2 months ago for most people.
When you downloaded the ROM, did you get the first one on the list?
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Thanks for the reply.
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What build date of Bruce's ROM did you use? This was fixed about 2 months ago for most people.
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I just flashed last weekend. I used the latest builds from http://goo.im/devs/bruce2728
This one: cm-10-20130109-bruce2728-pyramid.zip (data blinking on boot)
Then this one: OpenSensation2-20121123-pyramid.zip (did not fix) (so I followed it with OTA Dec 3 - did not fix)
My Method (coming from Official ICS Sense w/ hboot 1.27 on T-Mobile Sensation 4G):
HTCDev unlocked
left S-ON
flashed latest CWM then did a "wipe data/factory reset"
extracted boot.img from cm-10-20130109-bruce2728-pyramid.zip and flashed it via fastboot (necessary for S-ON)
flashed cm-10-20130109-bruce2728-pyramid.zip via CWM
switched recovery to latest 4EXT with SmartFlash enabled
flashed OpenSensation2-20121123-pyramid.zip over CM10 (no wipe)