[Leak] HTC Thunderbolt Gets Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 ROM Thanks To Leaked RUU

Since hearing earlier this month that HTC's Desire S, Thunderbolt, and other select handsets would receive ICS updates "by the end of August," we have heard nary a peep from the Taiwanese manufacturer. Today though, thanks to an alleged leaked RUU, we have a stock Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.3 build for the Thunderbolt (aka Mecha).

According to Administrator's post at TeamBAMF's forums, the ROM, based on a leaked RUU (and carrying build number 7.00.605.2), is said to be fully functional and fully stock, but it's worth noting that the ROM is deodexed and rooted, meaning those wishing to retain root are in luck, but if you for one reason or another want a strictly stock, non-rooted experience, you'll have to wait.

Check out a few screenshots of Mecha's 4.0.3 build in action:

We haven't tracked down the full RUU for download just yet, but those interested in (finally) getting some (sense-flavored) ICS goodness on their Thunderbolt can grab the ROM at the link below.

This article deals with a couple of advanced topics. If youre unfamiliar with some of the terms, hit up our primers here:

• Rooting Explained + Top 5 Benefits Of Rooting
• Top Android Apps Every Rooted User Should Know About: Part 1 (Apps 1-8), Part 2 (Apps 9-16), Part 3 (Apps 17-25), Part 4 (26-33)
• Custom ROMs Explained And Why You Want Them
• How To Fully Back Up And Restore Your Android Phone Using Nandroid Backup
• How To Flash A Custom ROM To Your Android Phone With ROM Manager + Full Backup & Restore
• So You Want To Know About Bootloaders, Encryption, Signing, And Locking?

Source: TeamBAMF Forums

Thanks, JB!