Database Info

unlocked htc sensation?

quick question i am on at&t right now but i want to get new phone and i am thinking about getting htc sensation unlocked..will it work for at&t the way its working for t mobile..like connection,battery,faster or etc...if not then i will get htc desire hd....reply quick will be buying in next few hours....

It will work but you wont have 3g or 4g. You will be stuck on edge which kinda sucks. Everything else is the same.
If you really want the sensation, its an amazing phone, try getting it from bell canada because itsbon the same bands as att. Hope this helps.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA App

thank you for the quick reply but i bought htc desire hd....

lazyboyz said:
thank you for the quick reply but i bought htc desire hd....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Bad move that's an old phone. Sensation is a dual core at 1.2Ghz imo you should of gotten the sensation.
Sent from my ADR6400L using XDA Premium App

not nessessarily. There is no doubt the sensation is a superior phone in all possible aspects but having a phone that is stuck on edge in this times sucks.
Getting the bell sensation is an option but importing is going to cost quite a lot more than the desire HD.

Whycdont you try the galaxy s2 it actually runs like it has a dual core proccessor, nice design and is made of good quality. I had a sensation and within 3 hours it crapped out on me. Also don't forget that amoled screen. Sorry for my bad spelling in a rush.
Sent from my HD2 using XDA App

I had a SG2 it crapped out on me never again will I get a cheaply made Apple wanna touchwiz phone agian. They deserved to get sued lol.j/k.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA Premium App

DroidFreek said:
Whycdont you try the galaxy s2 it actually runs like it has a dual core proccessor, nice design and is made of good quality. I had a sensation and within 3 hours it crapped out on me. Also don't forget that amoled screen. Sorry for my bad spelling in a rush.
Sent from my HD2 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
just because you had a bad experience with the device, it does not mean the device is crap. People need to stop generalizing because it does no body good. Now I bet there are enough threads here about sensation vs sammy g 2 and about how the sensation is crap or how its the greatest phone in the world. It is not what this thread is about and this thread could pretty much be closed.
However I would like to say that I am very happy with my sensation. Design is to me better than the SG2 and I prefer QHD to a AMOLED with fewer pixels. It is however all preference and both phones are great. The OP ended up with the desire HD which is also a great phone

the reason i didn't bought htc sensation its because i don't want to stuck with edge...thats why i bought htc desire hd...and i don't like samsung phones because they look cheap....

sensation rocks

Should i trade my sensation for a HTC Radar 4g?

how is the phone? i like speed better. and the camera is more smoother than our sensation. any thoughts opinions?

Non-removable battery.
No SD slot.
Single core processor.
Why step down?

Smoothness, way better battery life, and I prefer the 2.2f camera.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium

g1user101 said:
Smoothness, way better battery life, and I prefer the 2.2f camera.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Then you've answered your own question.
Buy it.

The Radius Kid said:
Then you've answered your own question.
Buy it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This man is right, you've pretty much answered it!
After looking at the radar.. it's a Windows phone, that's what you want? It's also 1ghz... 5mp camera (which also doesn't look that much better from reviews) but to each his own. Pick what you like best

If you do end up buying it, you will be coming back.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA App

i used samsung focus before, and here what i think about window phone
*pro:
- smooth, nice UI.
- good battery life
* cons:
- web browser is suck ( no flash option, no bookmark organize ..)
- no official youtube app.
- Almost like iOS ( need Zune desktop, no real file manager , no directly download file from browser..)
Overall, WP 7 is great for normal users, not a geek.

Any more replies from ex windows user?
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium

g1user101 said:
Any more replies from ex windows user?
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My wife and I both used an HD7 and while it was nice it lacked a lot of things that I got on Android. She was loving it until she lost her phone.
I bought her a Sensation and the an used HD7 and she now uses her Sensation full time.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA App

I think windows phone has potential. Get it *unlocked* and add a file browser and a proper video player I will be down!! SOOON!!! But only if ICS(BEST OS EVER) and FLASH didnt exist LOL

I would never give up a sensation for that. That's comparable to an exhibit 2! but the camera is way better on an exhibits 3mp! If you don't have ICS on your sensation I would def suggest it. It's amazing I put away my galaxy s2 for a while because it's so smooth. Went 13 hrs with power save mode on and still had 64% left. Then again everyone has different needs... What do you truly need?
Sent from my HTC SEnsation using xda premium

I came here from WP7, its a lovely looking OS and the Titan I had was so quick, 105th quickest on WP bench. But the development is non existent! Unless you buy one of the 1st Gen ones, you cannot do anything. And if you want it dev unlocked the only way is to pay MS and with that you can only side load 3 apps!
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using xda premium

Umm if I get it I don't really need to dev. I'm on T-Mobile anyways so no need for unlock. Still thinking
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium

g1user101 said:
Umm if I get it I don't really need to dev. I'm on T-Mobile anyways so no need for unlock. Still thinking
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No the unlock is a developer unlock. Pretty much just allows you to install non market apps. If you enjoy the freedom of android, youl have a shock going to windows. But if you just want a nice, good looking, fast phone then go for it. To be honest, i wish i kept my omnia 7 aswell as my sensation. I do kinda miss windows but android gives so much more.

i thought the sensation has f2.2 lens also

I would stick with the Sensation... you will regret it if u choose Radar as I think that it is step back..

What to get next??

So I'm looking for my next phone.
I was all set to buy the One S but no expansion and removable battery.
The One X is too big.
So where do I go.
I want the One S but 12GB isn't going to cut it.
Whats coming and I am considering non HTC as I;m not big on the current direction.
Current favourite is Sony Xperia S but not completly convinced on this one is there anything coming soon worth waiting for?

Nothing in the very near future which would represent a noticeable upgrade from the sensation. Personally I'm waiting a bit longer.
Sent from the hell that is modern life.

Just hang on longer to the Sensation if you can't find anything. Mayne the SGS3?
If not, just keep the Sensaion and wait for better phones in Q3. Sensation is still a powerful piece of hardware
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium

Well the sensation isn't too old you can still hang on and wait or if your in a hurry the xperia s doesn't seem that bad just low dev atm...
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using xda premium

shahkam said:
Well the sensation isn't too old you can still hang on and wait or if your in a hurry the xperia s doesn't seem that bad just low dev atm...
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Xperia isn't much of an upgrade!! It still has the sane old S3 chip, not the newer & much better S4 one!
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium

Nope, nothing worth upgrading to just yet.

Nothing on the horizon yet...I'm still enjoying the S4G & Xda development section!

Im looking at the samsung galaxy s3 depending how quad core is handled with battery life, the one s was my next choice too until the no sd card and removable battery. One x is too big so im left with samsung s3.
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9300_galaxy_s_iii-4238.php

What do you mean by the One X being too big? Physically, storage space, or price?
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using Tapatalk

Jedi2011 said:
What do you mean by the One X being too big? Physically, storage space, or price?
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Physically I think
Storage is never big enough for ANYONE
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium

I was thinking one S as well but like you said the low amount of storage has put me off it. I mean, the non-removable battery I could live with but only 16 gb's of storage....HTC, what are you thinking???

One X isn't a phone it doesn't fit in many pockets easily far a start.
Nice screen for movies and browsing but a little too impracticable for everyday life.
I go into the highlands in Scotland a lot what use is 25GB of dropbox if you can't access it.
A mobile device is for when your out and about we don't all live in London with permanent 3G and WiFi hotspots around every corner and that's when you want to access the content.
Have you tried streaming on a train or down the motorway in my experience you get crap connection speeds when moving at speed.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA

I absolutely agree with you. My concerns are the same. Everyone around me was impressed about this 25GB of storage with dropbox and I know for instance Three UK offer "all you can eat data" plan but they are the only one (as far as I know) and other carriers have their limit. And not to talk about still having gprs and edge connection in many area what I can't even use to fart on it... Anyway, brilliant phone is the One X but I still love my sensation and I'm sure I will sit on this phone till something similar will be released...

LG optimus 4X. Removable battery and an SD card. Hahahaha.
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using XDA

my thoughts exactly....
kingston73 said:
I was thinking one S as well but like you said the low amount of storage has put me off it. I mean, the non-removable battery I could live with but only 16 gb's of storage....HTC, what are you thinking???
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
After seeing the specs of the EVO LTE and the European ONE X I was greatly displeased and turned off by the ONE S. EVERY nextgen flagship phone coming out seems to crush it spec wise.
given the fact that i have had multiple HTC phones I have no faith in their ability to make a battery that is sufficient for the phone it supports. So to embed a paltry battery like the one in the ONE S was an immediate deal killer. Then to find out about the memory too...it was not even a second thought.
As for blaming HTC, I have seen the light. The new EVO will be a beast. There is an on board 16 gig memory PLUS its expandable for an additional 32 gig. There is also a 2000 Ma battery if I am not mistaken. HTC "can" make a desireable phone, but T-mo has not required nor demanded a game-changer or a true flagship from them which is sad. Until t-mo stops slacking we will have to sit out cycles (like now) or switch to other brands.

I think I will be sticking with my Sensation until Q3 or Q4. So I won't regret any purchase because by that time all of the flasghip from every manufacturer has already been released. The sensation is still too powerful anyway.
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using XDA

Galaxy nexus is my next phone... Done with all these manufacturer's. I will stick to the nexus line.
Sent from my GT-P7310 using xda premium

cenwesi said:
Galaxy nexus is my next phone... Done with all these manufacturer's. I will stick to the nexus line.
Sent from my GT-P7310 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1.. I am inloved w/stock Android now. Very mature and clean.
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using XDA

Just the development alone from DEV's on the Nexus line is more than enough.... NEVER again will i buy another Android Phone that is not the Nexus line.

The sensation should be too powerful but mine is laggy as Hell since getting Android 4.
New Motorola coming out has 3000mA battery, if moto can do it HTC should be capable.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA

[Q] HTC sensation vs HTC one s

guys i have the option to get a new phone and im looking to get either the sensation for free or the one s. i just dont know if the one s is really worth the upgrade it or should i just stick with the sensation thats free till a better htc phone comes out?
im worried about development for the htc one s cause the sensation has a lot of support in this forum and a lot of roms and im scared the one s isnt gonna get as big as the sensation.. what are your takes?
thank you

I personally don't see any upside to the One S honestly. No storage extension, a non-removable battery, not a quad core. If you're looking for sense 4 the sensation has some stable and fast ported roms from the HTC One S.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using XDA

thank you man thats what i was thinking as well. i just dont know how stable the sense 4 for sensation is but ill look into it.

I just tried CoinDroid as my first Sense 4 ROM today - so far so good! No stability issues at all, and the camera's burst shots is DAMNED FAST.

But isn't the one s super amoled?
Sent from my Sensation using XDA

sensation lover said:
But isn't the one s super amoled?
Sent from my Sensation using XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Both are still qHD. Amoled or not is simply a matter of personal preference.
The One S not having quad core is in fact better. (S4 > T3) Pretty much the only thing that appeals to me is the S4 in the One S.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z715e using Tapatalk 2

Sgt.Incontro said:
Both are still qHD. Amoled or not is simply a matter of personal preference.
The One S not having quad core is in fact better. (S4 > T3) Pretty much the only thing that appeals to me is the S4 in the One S.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z715e using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well what are the disadvantages of qhd super amoled? It's just so eye popping, you can't see your reflection on the screen when in use, better in light, less power consumption, larger optimum viewing angle, what isn't there to love about super amoled?
Sent from my Sensation using XDA

i currently have both the sensation and htc one s
and i have to say that HTC ONE S IS FRUSTRATING when trying to root , backup, restore or anything
the sensation was so good to me.
but the htc one s is faster than the sensation.
there is one bug with the htc one s when rooting and flashing to a diff rom is that wifi doesnt work. and i need my wifi.
if u r thinking on upgrading dont go for the htc one. SUCKS honestly.
stick to the sensation!

bstylz911 said:
i currently have both the sensation and htc one s
and i have to say that HTC ONE S IS FRUSTRATING when trying to root , backup, restore or anything
the sensation was so good to me.
but the htc one s is faster than the sensation.
there is one bug with the htc one s when rooting and flashing to a diff rom is that wifi doesnt work. and i need my wifi.
if u r thinking on upgrading dont go for the htc one. SUCKS honestly.
stick to the sensation!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Between the two the non-removable battery is a deal breaker...
just my .02

One S has much better camera if that is important to you. I mean the actual sensor itself. Great in low light situations. However you're stuck with about 10 gig of user space and that can be kind of crippling with no external sd card. With the Sensation I have a 32 gig sd card which is great but I wish my camera sensor was better. Especially in low light.
HTC really likes to stick us between a rock and a hard place sometimes!
Sent from my Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2

You guys do realize that this thread is almost a year old, right?

would u trade?

Would you trade a one s for a sensation?

bx10r said:
Would you trade a one s for a sensation?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As long as it was the S4 version of the One S but not if it was S3
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium

Jonny said:
As long as it was the S4 version of the One S but not if it was S3
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How do you tell? I know it TMOUS, the ring around the camera lens is blue, the phone is silver.
EDIT: LOOKS LIKE ITS AN S4...tmous ONLY DSITRIBUTED THE 24 ACCORDING TO THE NET

why would you get rid of a one S for a sensation? the one s is an upgraded sensation (s3 or s4, either way)
although that pentile matrix really sucks, its not enough for me to downgrade phones

DonDizzurp said:
why would you get rid of a one S for a sensation? the one s is an upgraded sensation (s3 or s4, either way)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry, seems I reversed the trade. im getting a one s for my sensation

bx10r said:
How do you tell? I know it TMOUS, the ring around the camera lens is blue, the phone is silver.
EDIT: LOOKS LIKE ITS AN S4...tmous ONLY DSITRIBUTED THE 24 ACCORDING TO THE NET
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'd go for it then

No unless it had 32gb of storage. Assuming this is the t-mobile one s without removable battery and without micro sd card slot

One S... nope.
One X... sure.

The One X+! If tmob ever gets it.

Tmobiles not getting the HTC one x at&t is only getting it.I know it sucks.
Sent from my HTC Sensation

sure, if you want to lose the sd card support an removable battery

Decided to keep my sensation, loss of expandable memory kind of turned me off...

The one s is way nicer. IMO
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using xda premium

tonyreimer said:
The one s is way nicer. IMO
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Gonna stick it out with my sensation, its been good to me. Now if a AT&T One x comes along......BYE BYE Sensation...lol

The Archangel said:
sure, if you want to lose the sd card support an removable battery
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And to get inferior (IMHO) pentile Amoled screen.
Neither One X, One S or even GS3 are worth upgrade from Sensation tbh. Might as well sit it out till Xmas or March next year. And i'd avoid tegra3.

There won't be anything worth the upgrade until next year at least on T-Mobile. Unless the OneX+ comes but it's not going to happen
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda app-developers app

Opinions are like... Well you know... And I'm offing this thing ASAP to get a note 2. Easily a worthy upgrade. As far as on topic, as has been said maybe for a one x but one s just disappointed the hell out of me. First smart phone I ever had was HTC and every one since; but they need to open their eyes. This year was an abysmal failure by HTC. Especially for tmo customers. I honestly want to know who thought no removable memory/battery was a good idea. When's the last time you heard someone say "this phone is great but I just wish they would lock the battery up and not let me expand the memory." Just because Iphone does it doesn't mean it's right. I'd be hard pressed to even find an Iphone user that didn't want to take the battery out and expand the memory. That's not even a feature, it's a lack of a feature. 2 at that.
Sent from my HTC Sensation using xda premium

I wouldnt lol. I'll still keep my Sensation and just get another device. With Sensation's removable battery and microsd card, my Sensation can be media device for my car.

The problem with the note II is that if I wanted a tablet I'd just get a tablet. Its size is just too large to carry as a phone.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda app-developers app

wildcontigo said:
The problem with the note II is that if I wanted a tablet I'd just get a tablet. Its size is just too large to carry as a phone.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
A LOT of people say you get used to it in no time.
Good manners cost nothing.