How to Update HTC Rezound with Official Android ICS v4.0 Firmware

In Earlier Posts, I had covered an article to Update HTC EVO3D CDMA with Latest Android ICS v4.0 Firmware. This time HTC has officially launched the Android ICS v4.0 Firmware for HTC Rezound smartphone. Many of the HTC Rezound users were waiting for this update. Now with the release of latest Android Firmware for HTC Rezound device this wait seems to over. This update will not only add new functions in your smartphone but will also enhance your Android experience with new easy to use UI. Here is the list of all new functions, pre-requisites and rooting information that you should learn before applying this update.

Change-Log with Official Android ICS v4.0

• Lock screen shortcut settings separated from launcher bar shortcuts
• 3G/4G icon displayed prior to entering decryption password
• Hidden menu (*#*#4636#*#*) removed
• Messages application – wrong sender displayed on occasion
• IPv6 solicitation timer value change
• New radios

Pre-Requisites and Rooting Information

• It is highly recommended to back up all your important data to SD Card before applying changes because the data may damage or corrupted during the installation process. Use Astro File Manager to Back up all your data.
• Disable all Firewall/Anti-virus apps installed on your HTC device.
• Charge your device upto 60% to avoid from unexpected shutdown during the process of installation.
• Enable USB Debugging mode on your device from SettingsàApplicationàDevelopmentàUSB Debugging.
• There is no need to Root your device first to update it with latest ICS v4.0. If your device is already rooted then after applying changes all the rooted access will be revoked.

Disclaimer: We are not responsible for any mis-happening to your phone during the up-gradation, try it on your own risk. 

How to Update HTC Rezound with Official Android ICS v4.0 Firmware

• First of all, Download Latest ICS Package on your computer from here. If this link is not working you can try mirror link.
• After downloading the package rename it as PH98IMG not as PH98IMG.zip if you are on Windows Operating System.
• Once its done, connect your Android device with computer and move the renamed package to the root folder of the SD Card.
• After it disconnect your device and turn off it.
• Now enter into Recovery Mode using Boot Loader by pressing and holding both the Volume Keys and Power buttons simultaneously.
• In Recovery Mode, navigate to Install Zip From SD CardàChoose Zip From SD CardàDownloaded Package. Use Volume Up and Volume Down buttons to navigate between options and Power Button to select any option.
• Now it will take 3-4 minutes to update, once it updated you will get back on Recovery Mode Screen. Select ++++Go Back++++ in recovery mode and then Reboot System Now.
• It will take sometimes to restart your device. Don’t worry if your device doesn’t start in 3-4 minutes. But if isn’t showing home screen within 5 minutes then try to start with re-inserting the battery in it.

Note: If something goes wrong during the installation process, start the upgrading process from the start by re-inserting the battery in our phone.

That’s it! Now you have successfully updated your HTC Rezound with latest ICS v4.0. If you are having any problem during the installation process please mention it in comments section and also share your reviews about the post.