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Posted by Kieran McIlwain on Monday, May 21, 2012

Brand Content Manager, Vodafone Australia

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HTC Sensation XE – Android 4.0.3 Update

From 12:00pm (noon) AEST, 22 May 2012 – HTC will begin rolling out the Android 4.0.3 “Ice Cream Sandwich” update for the Sensation XE handset.

This is a platform upgrade and will change the way you experience and interact with your device. Some menu items have moved and the user interface has been refreshed.

Downloading the update

Due to the size of the upgrade, we recommend performing the download over WiFi.

However, should you choose to download it over 3G using your Vodafone SIM, the data will not be deducted from your monthly allowance.

If you are connected to any roaming network you will be charged at your applicable data rate.

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70 Responses to “ HTC Sensation XE – Android 4.0.3 Update ”

  1. Tuan says:

    Cool! Hope it wont wipe all my data

    Reply
    Monday, May 21, 2012 at 7:24 pm
  2. Yuri says:

    That’s nice. Hopefully upcoming update will fix problem with my sensation xe, when touch screen not working during incomming calls. It’s an intermitent problem. I have missed a few important call because of this.

    Reply
    Monday, May 21, 2012 at 11:28 pm
    • bluemetal77 says:

      Yeah i’ve had the same issue a few times, hopefully that’ll go out the door!

      Reply
      Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 10:15 am
  3. Millzy says:

    Today is the day!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 8:43 am
  4. bluemetal77 says:

    Hi Kieran, I wanted to know how big the update file would be? I read it somewhere but can’t locate it. I’m at work and don’t have access to a Wi-Fi .. so was thinking of using 3G/HSDPA .. its quite fast where i sit .. about 1MB per second .. but have never used it for bigger downloads .. I have 1.5GB Data available ..

    Would it be fine? What if it breaks .. will it resume?
    Thanks! .. Can’t wait to have my Ice Cream Sandwich :D

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 9:59 am
    • Kieran McIlwain says:

      Hi bluemetal77, you can click on the “Install the Update” icon listed above for all the information about the upgrade, including file size and how to obtain it :)

      Reply
      Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 10:34 am
  5. Ray says:

    I saw comments elsewhere that this ics upgrade may cause wifi-problem after the upgrade. Is this true? Or the problem has been rectified?

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 10:02 am
  6. bluemetal77 says:

    Ok i just tried to check for software updates .. it says there’s none! .. Its 12.05pm .. anyone else managed to get it?

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:03 pm
    • Gdog says:

      same here…it should have been up 12 minutes ago…better not be any problems…

      Reply
      Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:11 pm
  7. billy says:

    Same here

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:05 pm
  8. billy says:

    Yeah!

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:13 pm
  9. dg says:

    ‘Your phone is up to date….’ Where is the updateee!

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:14 pm
  10. jay says:

    Still waiting on the update….please don’t disappoint! Been waiting for this for a week!

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:15 pm
  11. Ctrl Alt Del says:

    Nothing here either. Looks like its been cancelled again :(

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:19 pm
  12. omg says:

    it isnt amazing…confirmed time as 12 noon is nothing,

    really getting exhausted,,,haven been waiting for more than three months

    im really disappointed of what Vodafone and HTC do…

    it isnt right…….

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:20 pm
  13. Shayer says:

    It is past 20 minutes still hasn’t came. what is wrong.
    please come today

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:21 pm
    • Shayer says:

      it is past 30 minutes still didnt come please someone say that they got it yet or not

      Reply
      Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:30 pm
  14. Dale says:

    Nothing yet…

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:23 pm
  15. Millzy says:

    Nothing here. How typical.. *shakes head*

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:25 pm
  16. billy says:

    No updates…. Why its halfway hour

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:28 pm
  17. balla says:

    Didn’t think Vodafone would be able to get it out by midday…I hope they’re just late, and it’ll be rolled out today.

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:29 pm
  18. Chetan says:

    12:33 PM no update, yet..

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:32 pm
  19. Jeck says:

    Absolutely disappointing.

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:40 pm
    • Gdog says:

      What the hell…can you get in touch with htc Kieran?

      Reply
      Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:41 pm
    • Ash says:

      Yep, no TXT message either advising there was an update…

      Reply
      Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:42 pm
  20. sms98 says:

    when

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 12:49 pm
  21. Ash says:

    Still Nothing…

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 1:04 pm
  22. Will says:

    Normal sensation just picked up the update :) I’m in NSW.

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 1:14 pm
    • Ganesh says:

      i have xl.. got the update.

      Reply
      Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 1:15 pm
  23. Tom Jones says:

    XE is probs gonna be the last to get it… unless anyone has got it yet?

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 1:20 pm
  24. Ash says:

    Downloading Now :)

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 1:20 pm
  25. Tom Jones says:

    yep its definitely out :)

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 1:22 pm
  26. Gdog says:

    downloading now…sorry Kieran :P

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 1:23 pm
  27. Leroy says:

    Update is here for the XE! get it now. too bad I hvent received the sms.

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 1:23 pm
  28. Tom Jones says:

    25% whats everyone else at?

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 1:24 pm
  29. Jeck says:

    Thank You Vodafone, finally we can enjoy this new upgrade.

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 1:31 pm
  30. bluemetal77 says:

    Update for Sensation XE started just now! I’m using 3G so 1% done so far :P WHEW! .. Quick someone post the progress!?

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 1:36 pm
  31. Tom Jones says:

    installed now :) if anyone cares, first theres a green symbol that progresses through, takes 10 minutes or so. then theres a blue one that takes a minute. phone starts up and optimizes applications, another minute. then after a few minutes the phones ready to use.

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 1:48 pm
    • Kieran McIlwain says:

      Hi Tom Jones and everyone, my apologies for not getting back to you sooner (I had a meeting that ran over time). I’m glad to see some of you are in the process of, or already have updated. The update should now be available for all devices by now, please try once again to check for updates and let me know how you go.

      Reply
      Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 1:53 pm
  32. bluemetal77 says:

    40% done. I think it’ll be another hour for me to get all of it!… Thanks for the update Tom Jones, will expect those events to happen!

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 2:14 pm
  33. Millzy says:

    Got it! installed. Thanks!

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 2:31 pm
    • Chetan says:

      Did it wipe any of your data such as sms, contacts, settings ?

      Reply
      Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 3:04 pm
  34. jay says:

    Not a huge change overall. Font is diff. Data wasn’t wiped out which was good.

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 3:17 pm
  35. Billy says:

    updating my phone now, nearly done!!

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 5:06 pm
  36. Nige says:

    I’m in Perth and still no update available for my sensation xe :( surely I should be able to see it by now??

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 5:17 pm
    • Nige says:

      I have since received a txt from Vodafone notifying the update is now available, but when I head to Settings > About phone > Software updates > check now it still tells me my phone is upto date. So very cruel. Kieran, are you able to shed any light on the issue?

      Reply
      Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 9:01 am
      • Kieran McIlwain says:

        Hi Nige, was your handset purchased from Vodafone in Australia or imported from overseas? I’ve confirmed with HTC and they’ve advised that the update is currently available to all devices sold by us here in Australia.

        Reply
        Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 10:22 am
        • Nige says:

          Ah no worries,
          I purchased it online from an Australian dealer, so as its not updating I’m guessing it is imported…
          Are you able to give me direction where I might be able to find out when/how I will/can get the update?
          Thanks for your help Kieran

          Reply
          Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 11:20 am
          • Kieran McIlwain says:

            Hi Nige, your best bet would be to contact HTC directly on any of the methods outlined on their site. I’m sorry that we got your hopes up with the SMS! I hope the update finds its way to your phone soon :)

            Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 12:21 pm
  37. Atin says:

    Got the update.. looks cool.. like some new things but hate a few as well..

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 5:19 pm
  38. Leroy says:

    Just installed the update when I got home from work (Downloaded by WiFi). The biggest difference I’m noticing now is how responsive it is, especially Sense 3.6. Very pleased with the update so far. Better late than never as we should all be saying. Thanks for the constant and informative updates leading up to the release, Kieran. You are worth more money, and keep up the good work.

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 5:52 pm
  39. zac says:

    i cant install every time i try it gets a 3rd of the way and then a phone with a red triangle appears and i have to remove the battery.
    my phone is second hand and may have been rooted before hand.
    please help!

    Reply
    Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 9:14 pm
    • bluemetal77 says:

      That might explain it “been rooted before” .. you need to unroot and get the system back to the stock version before this update from Voda would work .. lots of topics on the net (xda developers) that will help you do that.. having said that .. GOOD LUCK is what you’ll need!

      Reply
      Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 9:42 am
    • bearig says:

      it is because you have removed some of the manufacture software. you will need to restore these apps before you can upgrade

      Reply
      Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at 9:42 am
  40. Jillian says:

    phone keep restarting after the update. nvr stop restarts. now its freeze..

    Reply
    Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 4:16 pm
    • Jillian says:

      with memory cards in, phone keep restart. without memory card, phone is ok..

      Reply
      Thursday, May 24, 2012 at 4:48 pm
  41. son2586 says:

    a bit disappointed with the update….there’s not as many changes as has been seen with the european version

    Reply
    Friday, May 25, 2012 at 9:00 am
    • Kieran McIlwain says:

      Hi son2586, we certainly don’t remove anything from the update and I’m not aware of any differences between the two. Could you detail what you feel is missing?

      Reply
      Friday, May 25, 2012 at 11:13 am
  42. mr davo says:

    The features in ics for xe are great but the phone overall has become muchslower since the update. Phone lags, responsiveness much slower, half of the the apps have got issues(something to do with text). I would now rather have the old froyo on a fast phone than this update : /

    Anybody else having issues?

    Reply
    Friday, May 25, 2012 at 12:02 pm
    • Gdog says:

      Mine has gotten much faster, improved battery life and responsiveness. Nome of the apps have any issues

      Reply
      Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 11:29 am
  43. Mathew says:

    Oh wow ICS Update allows Beats by Dre functionality regardless if they are beats hedphones or not! Sounds awesome with my Roland HeadPhones!

    Reply
    Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 6:10 am
  44. Ken says:

    hey i got a little problem
    i want to update my sensation xe to android ics but i don’t have access to internet in my area and i don’t want to use the data that come with the plan
    any help would be good thaks

    Reply
    Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 3:57 pm
    • Ian says:

      I’m sure I read that the update download is not counted as part of your data usage -hope that helps?

      Reply
      Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 10:38 am
      • Kieran McIlwain says:

        Hi Ian and Ken, that’s correct. If you access the update using 3G data the download will not be deducted from your monthly allowance.

        Reply
        Monday, May 28, 2012 at 9:14 am
  45. Chaitanya says:

    Yeah its downloading now….Very much thrilled to see the new experience!!!!

    Reply
    Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 8:06 pm
  46. Dan says:

    Is there a easy to do a full system backup before installing the without rooting it?
    There really should be such a significant update and all the reported problems.

    Reply
    Monday, May 28, 2012 at 9:01 am
  47. Ibby says:

    Hi Kieran, just got the update and my xe is working better than ever!
    Except..
    My ‘messages’ app doesnt seem to run.
    When i run it, the app opens fine, then it all stops there.
    It has the little loading circle and says ‘please wait…’
    I left it for 20 minutes and upon return, still in the same state.

    Reply
    Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 1:07 pm
    • Kieran McIlwain says:

      Hi Ibby, that doesn’t sound good at all! Have you tried rebooting your phone since applying the update? This can help complete the update process for you. If you’ve already done this, or still experience some issues after doing so, post in our Community Forums where our Help & Support Team can assist you with further troubleshooting.

      Reply
      Monday, June 4, 2012 at 9:23 am
  48. Peter says:

    Wonder why so many peoples update went so well. I have been without wifi since the update in May.

    Reply
    Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 5:44 pm
    • Vodafone Australia says:

      Hi Peter,

      I’ll certainly help you with this and any other queries that you have. Can you please let me know, what happens when you go to use WiFi?

      The quickest way for me to assist you is via the Community. Can you please post your query in the most
      suitable category in the Community here:

      Here you’ll receive assistance there from another participant, or our help and support staff if needed. Rest assured, should you need to discuss your account in private, we have an email address available and will issue you with a personal code to use to contact us.

      Cheers,
      MW

      Reply
      Monday, October 29, 2012 at 8:33 am