HTC Sensation (htc-pyramid)
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| This device runs a Downstream kernel. Some UIs will not work, and most features (3D acceleration, audio, etc.) may be broken. |
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HTC Sensation | |
| Manufacturer | HTC |
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| Name | Sensation |
| Codename | htc-pyramid |
| Released | 2011 |
| Type | handset |
| Hardware | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | Adreno 220 |
| Display | 540x960 |
| Storage | 1 GB |
| Memory | 768 MB |
| Architecture | armv7 |
| Software | |
Original software The software and version the device was shipped with. |
Android 2.3.4 |
Extended version The most recent supported version from the manufacturer. |
Android 4.0 |
| postmarketOS | |
| Category | downstream |
Mainline Instead of a Linux kernel fork, it is possible to run (Close to) Mainline. |
no |
pmOS kernel The kernel version that runs on the device's port. |
3.4.107 |
| Device package |
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| Kernel package |
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Flashing Whether it is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher. |
Works
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USB Networking After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system). |
Untested
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Battery Whether charging and battery level reporting work. |
Untested
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Screen Whether the display works; ideally with sleep mode and brightness control. |
Works
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Touchscreen |
Untested
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| Multimedia | |
3D Acceleration |
Untested
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Audio Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons. |
Untested
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Camera |
Untested
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| Connectivity | |
WiFi |
Untested
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Bluetooth |
Untested
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GPS |
Untested
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| Modem | |
Calls |
Untested
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SMS |
Untested
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Mobile data |
Untested
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| Miscellaneous | |
FDE Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr. |
Untested
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| Sensors | |
Accelerometer Handles automatic screen rotation in many interfaces. |
Untested
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Contributors
- onny
How to enter flash mode (HBOOT)
- Power off the phone
- Press
- Keep pressed, and press .
Installation
- Install everything using an SD card
pmbootstrap install --sdcard=/dev/sd? - Insert the SD-Card on the device
- Boot the device in HBOOT mode and select fastboot (Make sure it says "FASTBOOT USB", not "HBOOT USB PLUG")
- Flash kernel using
pmbootstrap flasher flash_kernel - Reboot
2025 research about s-off, lk2nd and uart output for htc-pyramid
see at :
https://write.tedomum.net/lm2/htc-sensation-pyramid-workaround-about-lk2nd-postmarketos
See also
- pmaports!2428 Initial merge request
- Device package
- Kernel package