The HTC Sensation 4G for T-Mobile is now receiving the Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich (3.32.531.14710RD) update which includes HTC Sense 3.6 UI.
News of Android ICS making its way to the Sensation 4G was first confirmed by HTC in November last year. Later a leaked T-Mobile document stated that the latest version of Android would find its way to the handset on June 16th
It looks like both carrier and manufacturer have ensured that Android ICS reached the handset on the proposed date.
Owners of the HTC Sensation 4G will be prompted to update their devices through a notification. You can also manually check for the update availability through
Settings > About Phone > HTC Software Updates > Check
When you are notified of the update availability, you will have to update your device manually by following the instructions you are provided.
New features in Android 4.0.3 for the HTC Sensation 4G include
- The latest security and feature improvements from Android ICS
- HTC 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.
However there is one issue with the ICS update for the Sensation 4G. It turns out that free tethering is disabled when you receive the update. So make sure you know what you are getting yourself into before you update to ICS.
Before updating please makes sure you are running the stock version of Android 2.3.3 and that your device is not rooted. Also make sure that your battery has at least 50% of battery life.
source : T-Mobile