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HTC Sensation 4G ROM – Android Revolution HD 7.2

HTC Sensation 4G has the hardware that may take it to even the hardest known limits of performance. The Stock state is the most stable while it may be a little laggy sometimes. Why not using the device up to its potential limit and derive more out of it.

Version:

Name: Android Revolution HD 7.2
Android Version: 4.0.3 ICS
Kernel: Sebestian FM
Sense Version: 3.6 (stock looks)

Features

Pros

Overclocked processor i.e. Stock 1.2 Ghz Dual Core -> Sebestian FM 1.95Ghz Dual Core
Beats Audio Enabled
Forced GPU Rendering
Better Camera Output
Better Battery Life
Enhanced Radio
NO LAG
Stable as Stock

Cons

No flaws known to date.

Guide to HTC SENSATION 4G Custom ROM

Everything you are about do may harm your device to the extent of bricking the device. We do not hold any responsibility If anything goes.
First of all get the latest ICS (Android 4.0.3) update on the phone through the regular update on the phone in settings menu of your device and install htc drivers on the pc.

Unlocking the Bootloader

Go to www.htcdev.com and follow the on-screen instructions.
Select the appropriate model and firmware according to the instructions
Remember to put the phone on USB DEBUGGING all the time.
(Settings->Developer Options->check USB Debugging)

Note:
When you have completed all the steps on ‘www.htcdev.com’ you will notice that when you hold ‘power’ and ‘volume down’ while device is powered off it says:
***UNLOCKED*** (at the top)

Flashing a Custom Recovery

Go to http://d-h.st/users/hasoon2000/?fld_id=2808
Go to the Sensation tab and download the AMAZING TOOL KIT
When downloaded extract the files to a folder
Run the Amazing tool kit executable
Select the 4Ext under the recoveries sections and click flash recovery
Wait till the process is done
When done, you have a custom Recovery installed.

Getting the device ROOTED

Reopen the Amazing Tool kit and go to extras tab
Select the Perm Root and click Run
Wait till the process is done
When done, the device has permanent root

If all things are done 100% correct to this point then you are ready to install the Custom Rom of your choice.

Installing the CUSTOM ROM

Go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098849
Download ANDROID REVOLUTION HD 7.2
Put the zip file in the root folder on the SD card of the phone
Reboot into bootloader by holding the power and volume down button when the phone is switched off.
Perform a complete backup when inside recovery
Go to recovery by navigating using volume keys and selecting by power button
Inside recovery mode, select ‘install using zip folder’.
Select the copied ROM zip files, and proceed with on screen instructions
When all is done reboot and enjoy the new ROM.