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[Thunderbolt Accessories] cman6453:
I have the red one and it works. I'm also waiting for the Otterbox Commuter model. Defender model should be out soon.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] gregnice37:
Have the blue one myself. Like it so far, will always consider seeing future cases that come out, but I have no problems with the original verizon one bought at launch.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] tombey12:
I have the blue/ black one. I think it looks great, and honestly I don't see a dust problem with the rubber part unless you have lots of lint in your pocket..

It feels great in my hand, and looks B.A. if you have a blue background.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] athorax:
I have the blue one. I like it a lot, it feel very nice in hand. I haven't had any dust problems with it.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] AstarteSV:
I got the red one and I really like the way if feels in my hand, it's already saved my phone from a fall onto the pavement, however the outer black shell doesn't seem like it was made to completely fit the red inner cover, there's a gap (about 1cm) on the upper left side. Here's some pictures of the case, however I don't have a micro mode on my camera so you really can't see the gap.

Edit: Also, this might just be because I got a defective case (I'm going into verizon today to see about an exchange) sometimes the black shell blocks the charger part slightly so I have to adjust the cover a bit so I can plug the phone in.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] ddgarcia05:
Thanks for everyone's response. I can't wait to get mine in.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] AstarteSV:
Update: I just went in to exchange my case and I was pointing out the gap to the nice attendant lady, she was quick to show me that the gap went all along the side of the case as if it were a super neat feature I was overlooking. Switched it out for a crystal silicone case.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] ddgarcia05:
I had ones of Thoses crystal cases and I really didn't like it much. It was hard to him the volume goggles and power button.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] AstarteSV:
I will admit that the power and the volume buttons on the double case was a bit more forgiving, but after some use I, atleast hope, think that the silicone with soften a bit. But if I'm going to pay 20 bucks for a case (corp discount) it better fit correctly, lol.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] chino0131:
I had the red and black one but gave up on it. It made the phone too bulky and didn't like how it looked.

If anyone wants it, PM me an address and id be happy to mail it at no charge. Id rather someone get some use out of it.

EDIT - someones already claimed it.
[Thunderbolt Accessories] AstarteSV:
Does it have a gap between the inner and outer cover?
[Thunderbolt Accessories] cuguy:
Red silicone and black hard cover is very very sexy looking. Well worth the 20 bucks.

Sent from my ADR6400L
[About XDA developers] MarkusPO:
At least one post in 90% of threads here have a question in them, so why aren't they all moved to the Q And A threads? Forums are discussions of opinions and questions for each other to talk about.

If one thread is going to be moved that (imo) is not a question, then why aren't all the others? tbh, it annoys me, and i think the moderation here is a little too heavy handed.
[About XDA developers] comm2k:
Agreed... and to add another question why do some devices have a Q&A sub-section and some not? Seems inconsistent. Anyway the forums are hard to navigate anyway (too many sub-sections, outdated stickies, too many "READ THIS BEFORE YOU POST"-threads etc..). I guess at least the Q&A part could be merged with 'General' of every forum. Also Accessoires & Wallpapers/Themes get an extra sub-section? I'd lump everything together and make just two per device (General/Dev).

Oh and don't take this as "This is how you run a forum :P" - just my humble opinion :)
[About XDA developers] pulser_g2:
Ok. When a device general forum gets over 10,000 posts, or 1000 threads, it gets a Q&A section.

General vs dev only would result in even more junk in both to be fair...

I reckon at present there is a good balance as almost everything is consistent across the site. Go to HTC G1. It has, by and large, the same layout as all other sections.regarding outdated stickies, contact the mod for the relevant section by pm and point it out.

Regarding questions being moved, we can only move what we know about or see... So drop the mod for the section a PM with the threads.
[About XDA developers] pulser_g2:
Heavy handed? Howso??? Feel free to PM if you want.

Typically, the original post in a thread defines the rest of the thread. If it is a question, then evidently the correct place is Q&A. I don't really see any way to argue with that to be fair.

Regarding a question that emerges later on in a thread, perhaps a move is not needed. For example, are you suggesting a ROM thread should be moved because someone asked a question?

As before, the reason some things get moved and others don't is because we are not aware of them. The report post feature, and pm to the section mod, are both essential in letting us know what is going on.

Finally, XDA is a development site first and foremost, so keeping questions clear of development areas is a pretty high priority. People spamming the dev areas with pointless and basic questions annoy everyone, and just bury the content we are all here to see (ROMs and tweaks)
[About XDA developers] MarkusPO:
Thanks for the response. My time here has been fairly short I know, but I'm not new to forums of course, and this is my experience thus far:

a thread that wasn't a question, but was about speculation for a nexus tablet was merged into the 'what phone / tablet should i buy next' thread. wtf.

other threads have been merged into semi-related, but not completely related threads. wtf.

i see sticky threads for newbies about development in - for example - the nexus s general on how to root / mod etc. wtf.

i know it's a fine balance between heavy-handedness to try to enforce an overall tidy forum vs user intuition and the chaoticness that is the weird and wacky thoughts of people.

imho this processing of my threads annoys me, and i'm sure it does other people too. if it drives people away, then that's bad for advertisement revenue. as long as threads are in the sort-of-right forum, then so-what. i for one tend to browse all the forums for a particular phone. so i'm going to reply if something catches my attention.

though, i do like the concept of having an accessories forum, dev forum, and general forum. i don't think a q+a forum is needed, ie. if i were to ask "does the otterbox commuter have this feature as a thread starter" where should it go? naturally the accessories forum, but it's a question... if i were after information about accessories, i'd head to the accessories forum as i may have the same question.

forums thrive on questions and answers. moving some questions to a q+a forum, and appearing to turn a blind eye to others just doesn't make sense. yes, so you miss some, but visitors don't know what you miss, and what you leave.

i'm thinking maybe test out a slightly looser mod regime for a while and allow related questions in the forums.
[About XDA developers] pulser_g2:
Answers inline.

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[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fabulous69:
Hi

I will change the taskbar of my actual rom and as this one will be white instead black, i would also like to change the color of the texts in the taskbar.

I precise that i have ever changed my notification bar and that the text is white as the bar...so do not see anything. I would like to change the .zip before flashing ;)

Does anybody knows where is the file that set it, and what are the modifications I must do to have Black text ? :)

Big thx for answer
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aca85:
Go here http://uot.dakra.lt/ and make the file,it's easy.Just select white taskbar,and choose the color for your text ;)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fabulous69:
hi

i dont want to use Metamorph or something like that, i just want to change the color directly on the .zip file of the rom, and flash it to avoid additionnal manipulations.

As i cooked my own rom, this is the best solution for me :)

If you have more informations, i take! thx
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fabulous69:
Help please :))))
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheGhost1233:
Try this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=831715
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fabulous69:
thx!

I seen that the hour color in the notification bar is a different and hardest modification, and not available for Sense rom...?

I mean i cant change the hour located at the top right of my screen at the right of battery icon....?

EDIT:

i try to find the lines indicated but only get these one that seems to correspond:

What should i change to have black color?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joykilledme:
Pretty much what the topic says...

My wife has a Tmobile G2... I want to move her to my AT&T plan... but she DOES NOT want to loose her G2... that thing is her baby.

So would Rooting her G2 allow me to run a AT&T SIM card through it?

If not... how would I go about unlocking it so it could?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Koopabro:
Yes, it will.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmduluth:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=928160

^^ I know for sure using this method will unlock the phone. It's the one I used and it seems to be the easiest especially if you don't know adb too well.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chinly43:
1) Choosing the right option in gfree will allow it.

2) Just making sure you're aware - if it's a T-Mobile G2, it won't work on AT&T's 3G frequencies, so she'll always have either 4G or 2G.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spastic909:
Huh? According to quite a few people the G2X is the only 4g phone that can utilize atts bands..because its quadband..I don't think this phone. I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure this device will only allow connection to edge
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Athrun88:
The T-Mobile G2 WILL NOT get have a 3G connection with AT&T. The G2 does not have the proper HARDWARE to connect to AT&T's 3G/4G network as far as I know. Only the Canadian Desire Z or (maybe) the Euro Desire Z have the proper Quad-Band radios that would allow for it to get a proper 3G connection on AT&T's network.

If she can live with 2G speeds, then it won't be a problem, simply SIM-Unlock using the gfree/rage method and away you go!
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chinly43:
Whoops, my mistake.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shortlived:
I second that. And no simply having root is not the same as sim unlocking.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Freakytah:
Heck no!!
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmduluth:
The method I posted above will unlock your phone. Tried and tested.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mputtr:
Sorry to burst your bubble but the g2 will NOT work. The g2's 3g band is based off t mo's specific dual frequency set up (one for uploads and one for download). Att uses only 1 frequency and it's completely different from tmo's. If youre going to ask me which one, i dont remember but a quick wiki will answer that.

So, sorry, you'll need to get her the desire Z from bell (A7275) not the G2.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shortlived:
True but that method does a lot more then just root as the OP asked. Just sayin :)
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mmduluth:
Your right. The way I look at it, if your gonna root you might as well go all the way while your at it. :)
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pirateghost:
I have a G2 that I swap from tmobile to att all the time. 2g sucks but at least there is wifi pretty much everywhere

Sent from my atrix
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KCRic:
Rooting will not unlock it. You MUST make sure that Gfree unlocks the CID - then you're phone will be unlocked to another GSM carrier, however, will not be capable of 3G/4G on their networks.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pirateghost:
You could leave the 4g off this statement. Att doesn't have 4g, despite what they are trying to pass off as 4g

Sent from my atrix
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TrueYears:
4G is HSPA+ though

Both Tmobile and ATT have it
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pirateghost:
Hahaha.....no att doesn't have squat for a network

Tmobile's 3g is faster than att's "4g"

Sent from my atrix
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mputtr:
the 4G that the carriers are calling right now is technically 3.5G. the ITU was pressured to lower the original specifications from LTE Advanced to the current so called 4G.

HSPA+ still isn't really 4G. It's simply forced to be called 4G thanks to carrier pressure.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amorse18:
unlocking your phone will allow you to use any simcard. Cost 25$ for unlock code if you dont have it
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pirateghost:
Or just use the gfree method found right here in the forums to do it for free

Sent from my atrix
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shortlived:
If you just want an unlock code ask tmo for it! Tell them your headed out of country.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mswirski:
Hi all. I'm hoping someone can advise me on what to do.

I was rocking MIUI beta 8, and saw RC2 came out. On the i9000 page, it had a version for cappy. Something I didn't pay attention to is that it said I was supposed to be on 2.2 (whereas I was on 2.3 with miui already).

So i flashed that, did my usual steps, and booted. And I hang at the cyanogen boot screen.

I can get into CWM, but i can't get into download mode (i usually use the vol buttons + plugged in, insert battery method).

Since i can't get into download, I can't use Odin. Adb doesn't recognize a device connected.

I have on my phone a few versions of MIUI, the efs-backup, captivate-initial-kernel, and the kang kernel for the captivate. Is there anything I can do?

If i purchase a jig, will it work regardless of this?

Is there anything else I can do? I have an external sd card, so I think i could put a file on that and access it via cwm.

Thanks!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nickm50:
Did clockwork make any backups? If so restore one.

If you have the version of MIUI you were running before on the SD card, you can flash back to it.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mswirski:
I don't have any backups (cause I'm silly).

I have the previous versions, and I've tried to flash them with no success.

I flash the beta 8 (which i what I was using previously), then install the kang kernel, and wipe data cache and system. No go.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BWolf56:
If you can read your external sd, it could save you.

also, a jig forces the phone to go in DL mode so I do presume it would work (btw you can make one yourself with 3 resistors and some tape.. it's cheap and you don't have to wait days to receive it).

As mentioned, CWM recovery could save you alot of trouble, if you made a backup that is. ;)
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mswirski:
I dont want to cut my own cord though. I would rather grab one off ebay for $8 if i need it.

is there something I could flash via CWM?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BWolf56:
As for the JIG, 3 100k resistors can just be put together (no need to cut anything.. all you need is patience and tape lol).

And for flashing, I'm not sure it's such a good idea since u're on CM7 (correct me if I'm wrong) - It's really different than other ROMs and most likely not compatible with most rdm flash as it is 2.3 based.

I'd honestly suggest Odin 1 click once you get your JIG, that way you can be sure not too mess up royaly trying too many things. Patience might be your best friend here :)
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Twicebak3d:
You don't need to cut the cord. Check that one in my sig lol.

Can't you use CWM to reboot into DL mode? I thought that there was something like that in there.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BWolf56:
CWM doesn't have that option, can only reboot into recovery.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mswirski:
I looked at your sig. I think I will try that.
[Vibrant General] jwleonhart:
Ok so I keep trying to flash the ugly green market with the transparent blue one I have. Its been fine for weeks but now after I flash it, it will go to stock shortly after again. Is there someway I can shut the market update off or get a more up to date transparent market?

Thanks
[Vibrant General] clvnmcd:
I used Titanium Backup and froze Market Updater. This seems to have worked my custom market has not changed since then.
[Vibrant General] bigtom624:
Thats true but you have to have the donate version to be able to freeze it.
[Vibrant General] montez.061-:
Gotta pay to play...
[Desire Themes and Apps] Keilerian:
In Phoenix two gang members hijacked a woman's car at knife point. But she had left her Android Phone in her car. It was running Lookout and it was used to locate her car. The two Mexicans were arrested and are no longer on the streets.

Thought the community would love to hear this as it was written by an XDA developer. :D
[Desire Themes and Apps] erj22:
good thing the phone was left in the car, never taken by robbers. nice one htc...
[Desire Themes and Apps] esk02k:
nice story. makes me want to get some tracker software.
[Desire Themes and Apps] beanbean50:
haha...! nice one :)
[Desire Themes and Apps] DesirableHTC:
Nabbed by an android device!! Those Mexicans will be very upset at that!! ha ha
[Samsung Mesmerize] snowgod76:
Some time in the last 2 or 3 ROM flashes, my usb port has quit communicating. It will charge the phone, but never so much as gives me the usb connected tone on the pc. have tried numerous pcs that have worked in the past, 3 different cables that all have worked before, reinstalled drivers, tried adb, kies, odin, and mass storage to no avail. I have checked and unchecked debugging. Currently running MIUI, but was on phidelt82's EC10 combo rom before that with the same result. Anything I may be missing? I have run out of ideas, and none of what I am finding by searching seems to be helping.:(
[Samsung Mesmerize] ocs111:
I went to settings then USB settings and changed my option to ask everytime. Now when I plug phone to usb cable the phone screen comes up to select media or mass, I select mass and the computer sees it.
[Samsung Mesmerize] snowgod76:
No dice. Not sure what else to try, can't go back to stock, acts as if my usb port is charge only.
[Samsung Mesmerize] snowgod76:
Anyone have a package to get me back close to stock with clockwork (cant use Odin obviously) so I can take the phone in for a replacement?.
[Samsung Mesmerize] add144:
This is why you should back up your phone before flashing.
[Samsung Mesmerize] snowgod76:
Thanks so much for your kind and helpful words. As it stands, I did back it up in Clockwork, but the phone will not read the backup now. At what point did these forums change from a place of information sharing and learning to a troll haven full of "Noob bashers"?
[Samsung Mesmerize] ddb1984:
I had those same problems and I could never get my phone to recognize but I found one computer and xp machine that odin saw and I got it to work but my USB still doesnt work on any other pc (Weird). So just keep trying diff computers maybe it my show up
[Samsung Mesmerize] snowgod76:
Thanks for the tip, will see what I can come up with
[Samsung Mesmerize] add144:
No one is bashing anybody. Maybe you need to change the way you interpret things. If you'd reread your original post, you'll see you never said you made a backup and couldn't restore it. I was making a legitimate point to make sure in the future you made backups. I had no way of knowing you had.

Point is, my comment was legitimate; I was not bashing you, so don't be so quick to interpret things people say in the most negative connotation as possible.
[Samsung Mesmerize] snowgod76:
Sorry, add, I too fell victim to your "hard" tone in many of your replies around the forums. I apologize for being quick to the trigger, as I can see where you are coming from in the piles of questions daily from folks who have never even thought to back up before flashing. As it turns out, I gave it a quick bricking, and a replacement with working usb is on the way. Pretty sure it was a hardware issue, as it was working one minute and gone the next with no changes to the phone.
[Member-Found Deals] valv507:
Anybody looking to buy parts from Global Direct Parts .com beware of them, it's a scam.

I placed an order for 4 ribbon cables for HD2 phones on a sat. The next monday I wanted to add something the said it was already processed, so I had to place another order and pay shipping. :mad:

They FAQ says they can reduce min quantities if I buy at least $ 125 of parts, so I add a LCD and place order. They cancelled since now they want $ 149 min. They also went over and changed their web site, so I cannot prove anything.

After 2 weeks my parts are not here, so I call and a wiseguy said I still have to wait until the next 2 days since it was still processing.

The next day they email me they lost my package.

I reply demanding they ship another with Express delivery to make up for the poor service.

They decline and want to issue a refund, and guess what, price on items has gone up (what a coincidence).

I emailed today asking where is my refund (paid with Paypal) and they stated it takes 2 BUSINESS days to issue it.

I placed a claim on Paypal and they emailed back threaten me to stall refund indefinitely unless I remove the claim.

Sorry for this long rant, but such a poor customer service place shouldn't be allowed to do business. I invite anybody NOT to use this place.

They also falsely claim they have all the parts in USA, while they actually dropship from China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

Beware guys !!!
[Member-Found Deals] yohobojo:
Wow. That sux
[Member-Found Deals] bkiddo:
I will agree. Terrible customer service. They say they have new or "a" stock.... the "a" stock are used parts, including damaged and unusable. the others are just in poor shape. then there's the problem with them making you pay to ship their junk back, even after it has been determined to be their error. that's just shady. then the total bs they call customer service... if your lucky to get someone, they are uneducated and clueless about anything going on. good luck trying to get answers or some management to reply to you. i own a repair shop and have spent (wasted) thousands of dollars with these losers.

BEWARE AND AVOID!!!!!
[Member-Found Deals] Giorgi-geo:
thanks will know
[Member-Found Deals] yalkowni:
I bought 10 Ffc and no problem I'm sorry you had pRoblems with them
[Member-Found Deals] Guti1977:
I bought a Samsung Captivate housing almost a year ago and it took about 5 days to get it. Part was new with no scratches at all.

Had no problem with them
[Member-Found Deals] theusername:
I have bought some FFC's from them before and didnt have any issue. Good to know though if I do anything through them in the future!
[Member-Found Deals] Clay333:
I bought some. Speakers for an evo 4g about 8 months ago and all went well. About a month or 2 later I got emails from them saying that they had a major employee leave and not to trust emails coming from a. Similar company.
[Member-Found Deals] lborg:
I had a great experience with them and the parts were perfect

Hi All,

It seems that this company went through a bit of a struggle at some point. Being a business owner myself I know that dealing with the public is not always easy especially when you have employees that are not the right fit. You can only do your best and learn from your mistakes and successes.

I just purchased tablet frames from them and they were perfect, the customer service was perfect and I am going to their website now to purchase more. I found some really hard to find products in new condition and at a great price. Personally my experience was great and I would highly recommend them. Definitely NOT a scam. They delivered.

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