Sensation XL

How to Update HTC Sensation XL with Insanely Cool Sense Custom ROM Firmware

HTC_Sensation_XL_BeatsInsanely Cool Sense ROM arrives for HTC Sensation XL smartphone which is one of the best custom ROM firmwares ever. Over a period of this article we will be checking out on how to apply this custom ROM firmware in your device. Over a period of this article, we will be checking out on what are the list of features along with the list of pre requisites instructions and a detailed tutorial to update with this firmware. Please note that this is not an Official firmware released by HTC and is developed by the third party developer.

HTC Sensation XL Custom ROM Insane

Disclaimer: Neither AndroidAdvices, nor developer should be held responsible for any damage happened to your device in the process of following the instructions mentioned in this article. It’s very unlikely that there will be any issues but just in case if at all there are any issues then we are committed to help you in solving the same.

Features of Insanely Cool Sense ROM:

  • 2.31.401.2 Base
  • build.prop Tweaks
  • init.d Tweaks
  • Pre-Rooted
  • Wi fi Fix
  • Bravia Engine Cooked In
  • ICS Icons added and resized for lock screen
  • ICS Status Icons
  • Custom Icons in Settings
  • Nova Launcher
  • Tweaks (not all working)
  • ICS Keyboard

Apps Removed:

  • Polaris Office
  • eReader
  • Stock App
  • Teeter
  • Talkback
  • My Task

Apps Added:

  • AdFree
  • SuperUser
  • Flash Player
  • ROM Manager
  • Photo Unlocker
  • Play Music

Change log of Insanely Cool Sense v2.1.2:

  • Removed Titanium Backup
  • Added ES File Explorer
  • Removed some HTC feedback apps
  • build.prop changes
  • updater-script changes, again
  • Added BusyBox app
  • Updated more Apps
  • crypted GPS Patch
  • changed Emoticons back
  • Changed Default Wallpaper

For applying this update, one has to ensure that their device is rooted. This custom ROM firmware can’t be installed on the stock firmwares. So let’s head to the list of pre requisites need to be followed in the next page and then followed by which we will be checking out a detailed tutorial on how to apply this update in your HTC Sensation XL.

Pre Requisites:

  • Back up all the data present in your HTC Sensation XL as in the due course of this update there is a chance that the data may get lost or corrupted. With the help of below mentioned steps, you can easily backup the data so as to ensure that just in case if the data can be restored easily. Please don’t backup the data using the HTC Sync as it won’t support the device after installing this custom ROM firmware.

SMS – Use “SMS Backup & Restore app”,
Contacts – Sync with the Gmail application,
Call Log – Call Log and Restore
Images, Songs, Videos, Files – Copy to internal / External SD Card,
APN and MMS Settings – Note down from the path “Applications > Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names

  • Minimum charge left in the device should be at least 60% so as to ensure that device doesn’t get turned Off in the middle of firmware update.
  • Enable the USB Debugging in your HTC Sensation XL from the path “Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging”. The USB Debugging option should be ticked.

USB Debugging

  • Disable all the antivirus suites in your computer and uninstall the same in your device as these tools generally tend to interrupt the process of firmware update.

Assuming that you have followed all the instructions mentioned above, it’s time to proceed to next page where we have mentioned a detailed tutorial on how to apply this firmware with the help of a detailed tutorial.

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