HTC Sensation gets a new AOSP Ice Cream Sandwich ROM — Virtuous Quattro

Here we go again!!! Another brand new, Ice Cream Sandwich based ROM for the HTC Sensation, it is. And this one is an AOSP based ROM, which means it is “Sense-less” and looks and feels like how pure Ice Cream Sandwich should, as intended by Google. And it is rooted. 🙂

The ROM is called Virtuous Quattro, and it has been released by XDA developer m-deejay and team. It is currently in an Alpha2 stage, which means that once can expect some bugs, which are being worked upon. Although, since when did that stop us from trying out new custom ROMs on our devices, right? 😉 And did I mention that this ROM will work not only with the Sensation, but also with the Desire HD, Desire Z, Desire S and the Incredible S too? 🙂

Before we move on to how we can get this beauty up and running on your Sensation, lets have a look at the features and known-issues for this ROM:

  • Compiled from AOSP
  • Ported for full functionality on each supported devices. Additional device support is being added regularly.
  • Heavily optimized for fluid performance and usability.
  • Trackpad wake support (DesireZ/G2 only)
  • Trebuchet Launcher (modified ICS launcher) credits to nebkat
  • Advanced Power Menu, reboot recovery/bootloader etc. Credits to CM Team
  • Most recent GAPPS included.

Now lets have a look at the one thing that everyone wants to see before flashing an Ice Cream Sandwich ROM, what works and what doesn’t? 🙂  as quoted from the developers thread:

Working

  • Sound
  • Boots without any issue
  • Wallpapers
  • Live Wallpapers
  • Phone works 2G/3G
  • Touch
  • Keys
  • SD Card
  • Wifi
  • Sensors
  • Root
  • Headphones
  • EGL
  • Advanced Power Menu
  • Screenshots
  • Market
  • Mic
  • 3D Games
  • Gallery
  • 3D Acceleration
  • Video Playback
  • GPS
  • Tethering
  • Facebook contact sync
  • more..

Not Working

  • Camcorder
  • Bluetooth
  • more..

Warning!
The steps and methods included in this guide are considered risky. Please do not attempt to try this unless you know exactly what you are doing, as it may render your device unusable, and your pocket lighter by the amount it takes to replace it. You have been forewarned!!!

Compatibility:
This ROM is compatible only and only with the HTC Sensation/ HTC Desire S/HTC Desire Z/HTC Incredible S. Please do not attempt to flash it on any other device. We are not responsible for any damage that may be caused to your device.

Download Links

Virtuous Quattro Alpha 2

File Name: virtuous_quattro_alpha2_pyramid.zip   |   Size: 168.74 MB

Pre-Installation Requirements:

  • Rooted/S-off HTC Sensation/Desire S/Desire Z/Incredible S with ClockworkMod Recovery installed.
  • Back up all your personal data. You can use this excellent Android Backup Guide as reference.
  • Fully Charged battery

Installation Steps

  1. Download the Virtuous Quattro  Alpha2 Rom file from the link given above
  2. Transfer the downloaded zip fie to the root of your external microSD card on the HTC Sensation
  3. Switch off your phone, and reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery (Hold Volume Down and the Power button, then use Volume Down to highlight “bootloader” and press the Power button to select it. Once in the bootloader, use Volume Down to select “recovery” and press the Power button to select)
  4. Perform a Backup of your existing ROM, so that you can always restore it from recovery if something does not work out with this ROM. To perform a backup, select Backup and Restore –> On the next screen, Select Backup again.
  5. Perform a full Wipe.
    • Wipe data / factory reset –> Confirm Wipe data/Factory reset on the next screen
    • Wipe Cache Partition –> Confirm Wipe cache partition on the next screen
    • From the main menu, select Advanced, and then Wipe Dalvik Cache–>Confirm Wipe Dalvik on the next screen
  6. Now scroll to “Install zip from sdcard” and select it.
  7. Select  “Choose zip from sdcard”. Scroll to the file you transferred in Step 2 and select it.
  8. Now confirm installation by selecting “Yes — Install “virtuous_quattro_alpha2_pyramid.zip”. The ROM will start installing.
  9. After the installation is complete, select “go back” and then select “reboot system now” to reboot your phone.
  10. Congratulations!! You now have Ice Cream Sandwich on your HTC Sensation!! Enjoy

You canvisit the original development thread to track updates to this ROM. If you decide to go ahead and test his ROM, do let us know about your  experience in comments below.