Category Archives: HTC EVO 3D

CyanogenMod 7 Alpha Builds Now Available for HTC EVO 3D, Sensation

Posted by on September 12, 2011 No comments

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CyanogenMod 7 has been made available in the form of early alpha builds for the HTC EVO 3D and HTC Sensation While the ROMs are only in the early stages — these are the first CM7 public releases for the two handsets — word is that both are stable and functional enough to serve as your daily driver. Those who have used HTC’s unlock tool will have to backtrack a bit, as the ROM requires S-Off for installation on the EVO 3D and Sensation, something the official method does not provide. You can find the new releases over at the XDA links found below.

[via XDA (EVO 3D), XDA (Sensation)]

CyanogenMod Team Brings Stock Android Experience To Sensation and Evo 3D

Posted by on September 10, 2011 No comments

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If you’ve been praying and wishing that someone, somewhere would magically transform your Sensified HTC Sensation or Evo 3D into some good ‘ol plain, stock vanilla Android, well — your time is coming. Mr. Kmobs informed everyone via Twitter today that the CyanogenMod Team has been making good progress on the CM7 ROM build for the Sensation and Evo 3D and may have an alpha release build as early as tomorrow.

We’ve seen our share of teaser videos from the CM group for weeks now and it’s nice to know we wont have to wait much longer to see how (slightly modified) stock Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread runs on these 2 devices. Oh- and if you’re curious to see how 1080p video is coming along on the Sensation running CM7 check out the video below.

[Via Twitter]

HTC EVO 3D in Europe and Canada Get Official Bootloader Unlock

Posted by on September 7, 2011 No comments

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While there are only two varieties of HTC phones getting official bootloader unlocks right now – including the HTC EVO 3D and the HTC Sensation – more regions have been added to the list of supported phones. Both European and Canadian HTC EVO 3Ds (the Rogers variant for Canada, specifically) have gotten official support. The process is as easy as pie and while HTC may have your device information on file in regards to your warranty being void, it’s a worry-free alternative if the community-developed method scares you. Head over to HTC’s site now to get started. [via]

3D Videos For Your HTC Evo 3D That Will Make You Go “Ahhhhhhh…”

Posted by on September 3, 2011 No comments

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Sprint uploaded a 3D video onto their YouTube account showcasing the power of 3D when combine with something as amazing as your household bubble. I know, it doesn’t sound that great but if you own HTC’s Evo 3D, then this takes on a whole new meaning. The video was shot by Peck Media of Los Angeles using their top of line 3D cameras. Sprint is hoping to hype up the Evo 3D some more by showcasing how everyday videos can truly take on new life with a 3D capable handset. Fared Adib, Senior Vice President of Product Development at Sprint has this to say:

"We hope that this video will inspire people to create their own 3D mini movies or videos and share them online with their social networks. This is a fun attempt to show the possibilities of sophisticated mobile technology. You never know when you will want to take a video of something going on right in front of you, and HTC EVO 3D provides you that capability plus a whole lot more."

Is 3D a gimmick? Of course. But it can be argued a lot of features used to sell Android devices these days are. Can 3D be fun and enhance the video experience? Most definitely. And it’s no better displayed than in this video by Sprint. I also came across another amazing 3D video for you guys thanks to Reddit. Enjoy. Have some favorites of your own? Post them in the comments!

[Via IntoMobile and Reddit]

HTC Responds to Claims that Devices Are Spying on Users

Posted by on September 2, 2011 No comments

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HTC has responded to claims that software included in the most recent updates to the HTC Sensation and HTC EVO 3D are spying on users, collecting data including location and other user behaviors. In short, users shouldn’t have anything to worry about. HTC does not intend to collect information without the knowledge of the user, saying that any collected data is done so on an opt-in basis. You opt-in when your phone hits an error and you choose to send a report off to HTC. But even if you do choose to forward info to HTC, the data is encrypted and stripped of identifying factors.

So, much like other information collection scares that have popped up around smartphones, again your privacy appears to be safe. HTC promises it isn’t spying on users, and we have no reason to believe otherwise.

[via BGR]

Are Your HTC Sensation and EVO 3D Watching You?

Posted by on September 1, 2011 No comments

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Privacy concerns have been a hot topic as of late. Whether it’s Google, Apple or Verizon, consumers and our government is cracking down on what kind of information our smartphones are sharing without our consent. Now, it’s time to turn our attention to HTC who may have added a little something “extra” with the latest Gingerbread OTA that was recently rolled out to the Sensation and Evo 3D.

Apparently, a common Sense system app called CIQ added a brand new feature with the latest OTA called “User Behavior Logging.” According to TrevE on XDA who discovered this new function, the sneaky little app is recording your every move. Everything from logging your installed apps, to the amount of time spent on each app, every open intent and even the dreaded location information, among other data. The CIQ app isn’t the only guilty party either. There are hidden “features” in the framework as well, logging some of this info as well. The gathered information is sent to the cloud where HTC or some other company uses it for their purposes. Here’s some of the code being sent:

1 = ("com.htc.feedback", "feedback_usageOpt")
2 = ("com.android.browser", "user_action")
3 = ("com.android.htccontacts", "contact_type")
4 = ("com.android.htccontacts", "group_info")
5 = ("com.android.mms", "message_send")
6 = ("com.android.mms", "message_receive")
7 = ("com.android.mms", "message_count")
8 = ("com.android.phone", "user_action")
9 = ("com.android.phone", "settings_quietRing")
10 = ("com.android.phone", "settings_pocketMode")
11 = ("com.android.phone", "settings_flipForSpeaker")
12 = ("com.android.phone", "edit_b4_call")
13 = ("com.futuredial", "transfer_data")
14 = ("com.htc.album", "storage")
15 = ("com.htc.android.htcime", "press_duration")
16 = ("com.htc.android.htcime", "UDB_words")
17 = ("com.htc.android.htcime", "special_correction")
18 = ("com.htc.android.htcime", "WCL_cnt")
19 = ("com.htc.android.htcime", "duration_SIP")
20 = ("com.htc.android.htcime", "lang_key")
21 = ("com.htc.android.htcime", "voice_key")
22 = ("com.htc.android.htcime", "set_CIME")
23 = ("com.htc.android.htcime", "duration_SIP")
24 = ("com.htc.android.htcime", "user_action")
25 = ("com.htc.android.htcime", "waiting_time")
26 = ("com.htc.android.htcime", "fuzzy_pinYin")
27 = ("com.htc.android.htcsetupwizard", "is_sysTimeChanged")
28 = ("com.htc.android.htcsetupwizard", "feedback_usageOpt")
29 = ("com.htc.android.mail", "mail_count")
30 = ("com.htc.android.mail", "update_schedule")
31 = ("com.htc.android.mail", "default_mailsize")
32 = ("com.htc.android.mail", "widget_clickcount")
33 = ("com.htc.android.mail", "EAS_success")
34 = ("com.htc.launcher", "layout")
35 = ("com.htc.launcher", "scene")
36 = ("com.htc.launcher", "user_action")
37 = ("com.htc.launcher", "app_launch")
38 = ("com.htc.launcher", "leap_view")
39 = ("com.htc.launcher", "skin_picker")
40 = ("com.htc.music", "storage")
41 = ("device_status", "battery")
42 = ("device_status", "battery_low")
43 = ("device_status", "bluetooth")
44 = ("download_manager", "download")
45 = ("system_server", "application_launch")
46 = ("system_server", "activity_launch_history")
47 = ("system_server", "MRU_click")
48 = ("system_server", "activity_tabCount")
49 = ("system_server", "tab_index")
50 = ("system_server", "app_uninstalled")
51 = ("system_server", "launcher_downloaded")

Before you get up in arms over this invasion of privacy, according to HTC, you agreed to this. Simply jump into your device Settings > About Phone > Legal > HTC Legal. If you’re the paranoid type (or simply value your privacy) TrevE and Team Synergy have successfully managed to remove the app and code from the framework and provided a ROMs sans spyware. Unfortunately, ROM flashing and the removing of system apps is only for rooted users. What do you guys think of this? No big deal or (Ricky Ricardo voice) does HTC have some ‘splaining to do?

[Via XDA and InfectedROM]

Purple HTC EVO 3D to be Offered Exclusively at Best Buy

Posted by on August 29, 2011 26 comments

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After hearing word that a white HTC EVO 3D would be offered at Radio Shack, rumors say Best Buy will also be getting in on the alternate color craze. This time, they’ll be bringing a Barney the Dinosaur purple edition of the HTC EVO 3D. Not sure how many of you are going to be interested in this thing, but we always love options. No word yet on when this might come out or how much it would cost, but our eyes remain peeled.

New Maintenance Update Headed to the HTC EVO 3D

Posted by on August 26, 2011 36 comments

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Shortly after issuing the Android 2.3.4 update for the HTC EVO 3D Sprint is firing out yet another maintenance update for the handset. The minor update lists two elements, the first a widget (HTCAddProgramWidget) and the second a bit more mysterious (SPCSCORP4G). It most likely is a fix or enhancement related to 4G support for corporate-level PCS. Anyone out there receive the update as of yet?

[via AndroidForums | Thanks, AndroidSPCS!]

Free at Last: HTC EVO 3D Bootloader Now Unlockable

Posted by on August 18, 2011 No comments

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HTC has (literally) green-lit the HTC EVO 3D on Sprint to have its bootloader unlocked, changing its status on the HTCDev site to match that of the Euro HTC Sensation (which saw its bootloader open to unlocking last week). The news ends a long period of back and forth between Android developers and HTC as the former pushed for the latter to loosen the reigns on their software, allowing for easier manipulation and modding. Of the three handsets promised to receive an unlocked bootloader, the T-Mobile HTC Sensation 4G is the remaining device still under lock and key.

[via HTCDev]

Some HTC Evo 3D Users Experiencing Black Screen Of Death

Posted by on August 18, 2011 No comments

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Okay, so this is probably the 5th time I’ve heard of this issue in our Phantips alone and I felt it was time to give it some attention. Apparently, some HTC EVO 3D users are reporting a mysterious black-screen-of-death issue where their screen will go black, become unresponsive and the capacitive buttons will remain lit. Battery pulls, shaking and cursing at the device don’t seem to help and the causes are from normal average use. All users report completely stock devices with no attempts at rooting or any hacking being done whatsoever.

Aside from our Phantips, I’ve come face to face with this this issue and was surprised to hear from a few of my personal friends that they too have experienced the same problem with their device. You may not have much to worry about if you’re paying for insurance or you’re still under your 30 day return window but I wanted to warn those of you who aren’t. Hopefully, this is one of the issues HTC will be addressing in their upcoming software update for the device. Have any of our readers experienced the black-screen-of-death on their Evo 3D?