May 21, 2012

HTC Rolling Out T-Mobile Sensation 4G ICS Update This Week, Amaze 4G Soon

T-Mobile has updated its support pages for the HTC Sensation 4G and Amaze 4G to reflect the forthcoming availability of the long-awaited Ice Cream Sandwich update for both phones, with the Sensation update receiving the update first this week, while the Amaze 4G will receive it afterwards, though no date has been set for availability yet.
The following changes are detailed in the update:
Android version 4.0.3 / Software version 3.32.531.14710RD – Current version
Version
  • Android 4.0.3 / Software version 3.32.531.14710RD
  • Approved 5/16/2012
HTC Sensation 4GNew Features
  • Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
  • Sense 3.6
  • System bar enhancements to easily view recent apps.
  • Re-sizeable widgets
  • Lock screen actions including pull down notifications and adjust volume while device is locked.
  • Data usage controls.
  • Face Unlock
  • Home screen folders
  • Improved battery life
  • Note: HTC Sensation 4G will be required to add Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot feature in order to use the service after completing this update.
Improvements
  • Improved text input and spell checking
  • Improved menu structure
Prerequisites
  • Manual update
  • Device is running Android version 2.3.3 / Software version 1.50.531.1, 1.29.531.2, or 1.45.531.1
  • Device software is not rooted
  • More than 50% battery life
  • Data or Wi-Fi connection

T-Mobile Confirms May 21st Rollout of ICS Update for Amaze 4G

T-Mobile Confirms May 21st Rollout of ICS Update for Amaze 4G
 Following up on the previous report of the HTC Sensation 4G receiving its Android 4.0 update, T-Mobile has now issued the update timeline for the Amaze 4G and will begin the rollout on May 21st. The update is detailed as follows:

Version
    Android version 4.0.3 / Software version 2.14.531.3710RD
    Approved 5/21/2012
New Features
    Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
    Sense 3.6
    System bar enhancements to easily view recent apps.
    Re-sizeable widgets
    Lock screen actions including pull down notifications and adjust volume while device is locked.
    Data usage controls.
    Face Unlock
    Home screen folders
    Improved battery life
Improvements
    Improved text input and spell checking
    Improved menu structure
Prerequisites
    OTA or Manual update
    Device is running Android version 2.3.4 / Software version 1.43.531.3, 1.36.531.5, or 1.36.531.6
    Device software is not rooted
    More than 50% battery life
    Data or Wi-Fi connection
The update will push the device to Android version 4.0.3.