02
May
htc-sensation

T-Mobile Claims ICS Testing For HTC Sensation 4G Has Completed - Expect It "Very Soon"

Posted by in News, Sensation / Sensation 4G (Pyramid), T-Mobile

Looks like HTC and T-Mobile may be pushing ICS to the Sensation 4G sooner than expected, as the Sensation's support documents on T-Mobile's site just got an encouraging update:

May 2 News: The Android 4.0 (ICS) update for the HTC Sensation 4G has completed its testing process and we expect it to be available very soon. Please stay tuned for an official communication from T-Mobile regarding how and when you’ll be able to receive the update.

This is definitely good new for Sensation owners, considering a previous leak suggested that the update wouldn't be available until mid-June. Since that was likely just a projected date, it can only be assumed that the testing phase has gone better than expected for HTC, as this is the first support page to receive any sort of prospected timeline as to when ICS will hit (although "very soon" is still quite vague).

08
Dec
sensation

T-Mobile's HTC Sensation 4G Getting A Small Update, Includes Improved Battery Life And More

Posted by in News, Sensation / Sensation 4G (Pyramid), T-Mobile

If you own a HTC Sensation 4G on T-Mobile, you'll be glad to hear that Big Magenta has started rolling out a performance and stability software update for your device. This update, Android 2.3.4 / software version 1.50.531.1, will include a list of improvements, and should hit all devices by January 15. Here's a full list of what the update has to offer:

  • Software stability
  • Improved battery life
  • Improvements to Trace dictionary
  • Screen unresponsiveness resolved
  • Device taking screen shots resolved
  • Icon pixilation resolved
  • Improved Wi-Fi connection
  • Green lines on photo resolved

From what it looks like, Sensation 4G owners will be pleased with this one.

12
Oct
htc-sensation

[Deal Alert] T-Mobile HTC Sensation 4G Free From Best Buy With A New Two-Year Agreement -- Today Only

Posted by in Deals, News, Sensation / Sensation 4G (Pyramid)

If you've been considering making the jump over to T-Mo and aren't interested in the power-packed Amaze 4G, then there's a good chance you've been eyeing the Sensation 4G. If this scenario sounds familiar, then Best Buy's website is the place to be, as you can get the Sensation 4G for nary a dime.

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The Sensation is packing some pretty powerful innards under its hood:

  • 4.3-inch qHD Super-LCD
  • 1.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-core processor
  • 768MB RAM
  • 8MP rear shooter, VGA ffc
  • 1GB built-in storage, microSD card slot
  • Android 2.3.4 with Sense 3.0

Now that we've taken a look at the hardware, check out some of the things that Best Buy highlighted:

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Notice anything humorous?

29
Aug
htc-sensation

T-Mobile HTC Sensation 4G Bootloader Now Officially Unlockable

Posted by in News, Sensation / Sensation 4G (Pyramid)

HTC has been steadily making good on its promise to unlock the bootloader of its more recent models -- first came the EU Sensation, followed by the EVO 3D. Continuing along this same path, today HTC updated the unlock portal on HTCdev.com to include the T-Mobile variant of the Sensation.

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Keep in mind that if you plan on making use of this process that it will likely void your warranty, so tread with caution.

With that said, you can head over to the official HTC Dev site now and officially get your unlock on.

29
Aug
htc-sensation

[Tip] Is Your Sensation Having Touchscreen Issues? Here's A Potential Fix.

Posted by in News, Sensation / Sensation 4G (Pyramid), Tips & Tutorials

Shortly after the HTC Sensation was released, we covered a seemingly random issue with the touchscreen. Not all Sensation owners experienced this issue, and it's still relatively unknown what the exact cause of the problem is.

However, one of the theories formed on XDA is that it's a grounding issue on some devices. On others, though, the issue seems to be completely software related. If you can easily solve the problem by rebooting or a factory reset, then the fix outlined below will not work for you. If, however, this doesn't remedy the problem - even temporarily - then you should continue reading.

08
Jul
qba86-1

HTC EVO 3D And Sensation 4G Get Sticky-Temp Root

Posted by in EVO 3D (Shooter), News, Sensation / Sensation 4G (Pyramid)

In the ever expanding quest for root access on the EVO 3D and its T-Mo cousin, the Sensation 4G, another chapter has unfolded. XDA devs have achieved sticky-temp root on both handsets, which basically means that temp root will now survive reboot. This still isn't permanent root, though, as the SU binaries are not in the default path(s), but instead an alternate location which can lead to some root apps not functioning properly.

For the full skinny, including instructions, head over the this thread on XDA. Good luck!

31
May
HTC Sensation

HTC Sensation 4G On T-Mobile: Coming June 15 For All, As Early As June 12 At Select Walmart Stores

Posted by in News, Sensation / Sensation 4G (Pyramid), T-Mobile

Update: It has been confirmed by T-Mobile that the Sensation 4G will cost $199.99 on a two-year contract after a $50 mail-in rebate. Still no word on off-contract pricing, however.

It doesn't come as much of a surprise, but T-Mobile has finally announced the release date of the long-awaited Sensation 4G - by June 15 at T-Mobile retail stores, and as early as June 12 at select Wal-Mart locations. Unfortunately, T-Mobile didn't provide anything in the way of pricing, but we'll certainly be hearing about that in the coming days. For a quick reminder of specs on this beast of a phone:

  • 1.2 GHz dual core Snapdragon processor
  • 4.3" qHD (960 x 540) display
  • Android 2.3 with Sense 3.0
  • 768 MB RAM
  • 8 megapixel camera with LED flash
  • 1080p video capture
  • HSPA+ "4G"
  • 1520 mAH battery

Remember, the full press release puts the release date as "by June 15," so there's a good chance that you'll be seeing the Sensation 4G in stores before that date.