The HTC One V, the lower-end member of HTC’s One series that debuted at MWC this year, saw its firmware get leaked on the internet, based on Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 with HTC’s newest Sense 4.0 UI on top. XDA member proxuser has ported this firmware over to the Desire S and Desire HD with Primo-S ROM, which you can try on your phone to get a taste of ICS with Sense 4.0 on top. It’s supposed to be the fastest ROM ever for either phone, but I’ll let you decide whether that’s true.The ROM is said to be stable enough, but since it’s built from a leaked firmware, there are a few things that do not work (see list below under ROM Info), along with bugs that might crop up here and there.Read on to find out how you can flash Primo-S ROM on your Desire S/Desire HD.CompatibilityThis ROM and the guide below are compatible only and only with the HTC Desire HD and the Desire S. It’s not compatible with any other device. Check your device model in Settings » About.Warning!The methods discussed here are considered risky and you should not attempt anything if you don’t know exactly what you are doing. If any damage occurs to your device, including a bricked, non-functional device, we won’t be held liable.ROM InfoDeveloper → proxuserWhat doesn’t work:camerawi-fi hotspotand others..Pre-Installation RequirementsRooted/S-Off HTC Desire HD/Desire S with Clockworkmod Recovery installed.This procedure will wipe all your apps, data and settings (but it will NOT touch your SD cards, so don’t worry about those). Backup your Apps and important data — bookmarks, contacts, SMS, APNs (internet settings), etc. This Android backup guide would help you.Sufficiently charged battery, at least 50% is recommended.How To Install Primo-S ROM on the HTC Desire HD/Desire SDownload the latest version of the ROM from the development page. Desire HD → http://www.icsforums.com/forum/showthread/504 Desire S → Official development pageTransfer the downloaded zip file to the root of the sdcard on your Desire HD/Desire S, and disconnect the phone from PC.Switch off your phone, and reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery (Press Volume Down & Power Key, and select recovery in the next screen). In recovery, use the Volume buttons to scroll up and down and the Power button to select options[Optional] Perform a Nandroid 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. Go back to main recovery menu after backup is complete.Select “wipe data/factory reset”, then select “Yes” on next screen to confirm data wipe (will NOT wipe your SD cards).Now select “install zip from sdcard”, then select “choose zip from sdcard”. Scroll to the ROM file on the sdcard that you transferred in step 2 and select it. Select “Yes” on next screen to confirm installation. The ROM will now start installing.After the installation is complete, select “go back” then select “reboot system now” to reboot the phone.After the phone boots up, you’ll be running Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0.3 on your Desire S/Desire HD with the Sense 4.0 UI on top. Visit the original development page to get more info and the latest updates on the ROM. Share your thoughts on the ROM in the comments.Source: Android Police

The first half of 2011 has brought a slew of Honeycomb tablets, but many think that two tablets stand above the rest: the Asus Eee Pad Transformer and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. So it is very fortunate that we are currently in possession of both tablets and can give everyone an idea of what they look like head-to-head. Of course the tablets, boast mostly the same specs, including a 10.1″ display with a 1280×800 resolution, NVIDIA dual-core 1GHz processor, and 1GB of RAM, but there are definitely some differences. So which one has the upper edge?Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Screen: While both tablets have the same size screen and resolution, you can tell a difference in the screen clarity. Just like with Samsung’s SAMOLED displays, this screen is bright and brings out colors better than any other. Dimensions: The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is the thinnest Android tablet to date, toting dimensions of 9.69 x 6.71 x 0.43. It is only .08″ thinner than the Transformer, but that difference makes a world of difference. Holding the tablet is easier, and laying it on a table is better compared to the Transformer, which has a rounded back. LTE: This isn’t a required spec when getting the Galaxy Tab 10.1, but it does make a difference. The Transformer is only available in a WiFi option, so unless you are paying for a hotspot or your home all the time, this LTE action will come in handy. Speakers: There are two speakers on the Galaxy Tab 10.1, located on the left and right side of the tablet. This gives videos, games, and music clearer sound quality and an almost surround sound feeling. The Transformer’s speakers are located on the bottom of the left and right edge, which your hands will most likely get in the way and muffle the sounds.Asus Eee Pad Transformer No OEM Skin: Guess what? The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is getting or will be getting a tablet optimized version of TouchWiz (LTE version does not yet). We’ve talked about it a lot. The Transformer has some skinning placed on it, but are really only the navigation buttons at the bottom and a couple widgets. Other than that, pure Google Honeycomb (and hopefully ICS). HDMI and Mini-SD Card: One of the problems with the Galaxy Tab’s thinness is that it is it doesn’t allow slots and ports. The Transformer has a built in HDMI-out port and mini-SD card port, while you need to buy accessories to give the Galaxy Tab those specs. Keyboard Dock: The Galaxy Tab 10.1 has some exclusive Bluetooth keyboards, but nothing that compares to the Transformer’s Keyboard Dock. It’s made to turn the tablet into a netbook, gives the tablet an extra 10 hours of battery, 2 USB ports, and an SD card reader. Price: Pricing for the Galaxy Tab 10.1 starts at $499 and can jump all the way up to $699 for the LTE version. The 16GB Transformer is priced at $399, which was is still on of the cheapest 10″ Honeycomb tablets to date.Both tablets are great options, but each one has some unique differences to offer. Which one you choose depends on what you want more out of your tablet. Are there any other specs that each tablet has over the other? Anything you would like to change? let us know.Source: http://limitlessdroid.com

Have a hankering for some Ice Cream Sandwich on the HTC Rezound? Patience, folks, as Verizon's not pushing it just yet, but an early and very much unofficial build has been leaked to the folks at Android Police, who have in turn made it available to everyone.You'll need to be on a stock bootloader -- HTC's unlocked bootloader won't work -- and you need to remember that this is likely to differ from what eventually gets pushed out. (When the official version will hit is still anyone's guess -- Verizon hasn't yet said.) So long as you're cool with that, hit the link below and get to flashing.Source: Android Police  

If you are getting weary of waiting for that Android 4.0 ICS update on your HTC Vivid phone from AT&T, you can force the ICS update manually by typing *#*#682#*#* in your phone dialer.  But you’d better get a move on, since AT&T didn’t officially acknowledge the update to the newest version of Android for the phone, and the carrier may prematurely put an end to your Android dessert binge.Once you type in the code, a notification should appear on your HTC Vivid phone, and you will be prompted to download the 314.09MB update that leads you to the ICS door. Similar to the ICS update on the HTC Sensation and HTC Velocity a couple of days back, the Sense UI will receive a facelift as well to version 3.6.Those who have applied the ICS update on their HTC Vivid reported an improved performance of their phones. Everything you expect to see from ICS is there, including the Roboto font, made specifically for the new OS, and the Face Unlock functionality. Apparently, you can now remove AT&T’s bloatware from the home screen, though uninstalling still isn’t an option. Check out the hands-on video  that The Verge has uploaded here.Note that the trick may not work with an unlocked model of the phone, since this particular dialer code is specifically used for AT&T network. With this unofficial official ICS update for the HTC Vivid, the waiting list is shrinking ever slowly – but surely. All that’s left is but a dozen or so HTC phones. Oh.To HTC Vivid owners out there — do share with us if the code still works on your phone.  Those that have done the deed, are you digging the Roboto look on your phone?SOURCES The Verge Android and Me