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HTC Sensation (htc-pyramid)

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HTC Sensation
HTC Sensation
HTC Sensation
Manufacturer HTC
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 device-htc-pyramid
Kernel package linux-htc-pyramid
Features
Flashing
It is possible to flash the device with pmbootstrap flasher.
Works
USB Networking
After connecting the device with USB to your PC, you can connect to it via telnet (initramfs) or SSH (booted system).
Untested
Battery
Charging and battery level reporting works
Untested
Screen
Display works. Ideally with sleep mode and brightness control.
Works
Touchscreen
Untested
Multimedia
3D Acceleration
Untested
Audio
Audio playback, microphone, headset and buttons.
Untested
Camera
Untested
Connectivity
WiFi
Untested
Bluetooth
Untested
GPS
Untested
Modem
Calls
Untested
SMS
Untested
Mobile data
Untested
Miscellaneous
FDE
Full disk encryption and unlocking with unl0kr.
Untested
Sensors
Accelerometer
Auto screen rotation works in desktops e.g. Phosh or Plasma Mobile
Untested

Contributors

  • onny

How to enter flash mode (HBOOT)

  • Power off the phone
  • Press Volume Down
  • Keep Volume Down pressed, and press Power.

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

See also