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[HD7 General] LuRock:
with some time now with the hd7 Im glad the button is flushed as it is or else it would be going ON while in your pocket all the time.
[HD7 General] stratax:
The old HD7 i got the button was hard to press, and same for the camera button. the new one i have is good though. and that attatchment helped! haha, ive been pressing on the middle, when you press on the left its much easier.
[HD7 General] Midnight7oker:
I bought a case from T-Mobile (not sure which brand, but has transparent back side) and it came with it's own little button the interacts with the one on the phone, making it MUCH easier to press. It seems all these phones are plagued by the same problem. You'd think a $500 dollar phone would be put together a little better, eh?
[HD7 General] professorwol:
Yes they are and its due to capitalism that we see all these flaws. They cannot wait to pump out a new model to justify the 499 price tag. Anyhow I have the same issue as the OP fortunately I have a case that makes it easier to press.

sometimes it feels like I'm gonna break it trying turn it on but the case I bought from SEIDIO helps guide my finger to the button

HD7 unlocked
[HD7 General] inconceeeivable:
Have the same problem here. My buttons all work, but they are pretty squishy. I generally use my fingernail on the power button when it isn't in a case. Otherwise, it's not a huge problem.

HTC actually fixed my camera button (they even honored the warranty, which was nice considering I'm not the original owner). If it's really driving you nuts, you might send it in. Not sure if the power button issue will be solved though...sounds like that's more of a design flaw.

More on topic, I really wish it had the one physical button (Windows button). The Samsung Omnia 7 has this and looks amazing. Would really make it much easier to wake the phone.
[HD7 General] kwill:
Yep, had the same problem with the first two HD7's I had. The first time it was the camera button and software problem. Replacement they sent me then had the flush power button. Took me 3 times sometimes to get the phone on. Cases I own make it much better, but I don't always have or want my case on my phone. Needless to say, the last one they sent me is perfect and you notice a different kind of "clicky" feel when you get one that's made the way it should be. Send it back, get one that works.
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cmsweet21:
http://aliwaqas.info/android-3-0-honeycomb-ported-to-htc-g1-magic-video/

so maybe sooner it will be fullu ported on G1? or is this fake?
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Effdee:
honeycomb is for tablets not phones

it's true it can be ported to phones, but why port it to g1? it is likely that many of the features that make honeycomb what it is are just incompatible or not practical.

Serious rom devs won't try porting hc to g1

The bin mixers will try and end up with a laggy, feature broken rom.

if you want hc on your g1 look at the existing ports

if you want a real hc experience buy a tablet

no doubt a bin mixer/bin mixer fan boy will come along and tell me I'm stifling development

I'll tell them now that they have no clue
[HD2 General] sottyc:
I've come from a long line of smart phones but my first android device was the dell streak...Dont get me wrong loved the device but lack of roms and development compared to the nexus one forums always made me jealous...so when the Nexus S was released I was down the shops the very day..

Got home and had the Nexus S for a while now and the numbers have grown but development never seems to be good as the HD2 forums...That thing runs everything:eek:

Is is just a case of more devs for the HD2 or is it more open?

Im so tempted to just cross over to the HD2 even though its a older device? Will I regret trading the nexus s in for the HD2? Any features I might miss?
[HD2 General] cam_hamlin:
I would say don't trade...just cop an HD2 from Craigslist or in the Marketplace...u can get one for a good price...no offense but why does everyone seem to have to only own one device..?? I switch between devices like I switch between my sneakers...
[HD2 General] mreeekay:
I'm guessing it's because windows 6.5 didn't need to be "rooted?" I'm not sure but when I had one, they got android ported over and I remember there wasn't anything special needed to run the rom from your sdcard. And right after I returned it they had a working version of android and windows 7 was shown running. So I guess, it's so "open" because it is "open".

Right now I'm rockin' a T-Mobile G2 rooted with Virtuous ROM 1.0.2. I love it, despite the bugs that are still there. I'm would like to get my hands on a HD2, or even a touch pro 2 haha. And I guess some people feel the need to rock 1 phone because they can't afford more. And yes, keep your nexus s. Don't get rid of it for a hd2.
[HD2 General] Hamsn:
HD2 is more like the prototype, everytime something finishes, something new surfaces. The hardware flexibility and also I think the delay in launch of any good phone after HD2, made the developers more involved in this phone, making way for a lot of choices.

As I think, we get bored of the same stuff each day, unless we try and develop something new so that even the old device gets a new life.
[HD2 General] ASCIIker:
in my opinion, a small but significant slice of the "open" nature of the HD2 can be attributed to the HD2 being fairly similar to newer devices in terms of hardware. quite a few of the newer devices after the HD2 were still snapdragon/qualcomm chipsets. really, the only NEW improvements in hardware since the HD2 have been:

1. NFC

2. HDMI output

3. 3D cameras

4. LTE, WiMAX, etc radios

...and i can't think of much more but there may be 1 or 2 more such items.

all OTHER improvements have been "evolutionary", i.e. better screen technologies, more RAM, more ROM, faster processors, faster GPUs, front video call cameras, etc.

so newer hardware was still quite similar for 1-1.5 years after the HD2's hardware, long enough that the HD2 could "copy" the drivers and ROMs of its newer rivals. and because the newer rivals were an influx of android eclair and froyo and later gingerbread and windows phone 7, etc, the HD2 got lots of lovin'!!! :D
[HD2 General] T-Macgnolia:
Just my thoughts on the subject. I agree with the post above about the HD2 was the first device to sport the hardware it has and then so many devices followed shot with the same or close to the same hardware. Also I think it has I would like to say a lot to do with the HD2's bootloader, but.I do not have a good enough working knowledge of the bootloader to say for sure. Still I think it has something to do with it as all the device manufactures are locking down their bootloaders now. I know I meantioned hardware already, but the fact that it was the first device to have a 4.3 in screen probably has a good bit to do with devs falling in love with the HD2. As I said just my thoughts.
[HD2 General] Richy99:
i think it was the bootloader wasnt locked down whcih made it easier to hack
[HD2 General] jo_iii:
Well, HTC hardware (especially the Windows Mobile ones) are much more easier to hack because of hardware, bootloader, etc.

In my opinion, it all started from the XDA II (HTC_Himalaya) and from then on we began a hacking-to-make-it-awesome-spree on most HTC devices :D
[HD2 General] 8525Smart:
I wondered the same thing.

Another person told me that the primary factor was that it was due to the HD2 having Windows Mobile as a default OS. This factor allowed it to run WP7 (for a technical reason I fail to understand). Android, Ubuntu, and MeeGo are all open source OS, so they can be ported without a necessary underlying system.

I don't know how true this is, but it seems to make sense. As among the last of the WinMo smartphones, the HD2 is only Windows Mobile phone to have the combined advantage of a 1Ghz Snapdragon CPU, 576MB RAM, and, perhaps most importantly, it was an HTC phone.

Other standout WinMo smartphones, such as the Acer neoTouch and Toshiba TG01, had the CPU but lacked the RAM. Furthermore, the fact that they were created by Acer/Toshiba meant that they lacked the all-important XDA support (which was pretty much 90% faithful to HTC at the time). All of this combined to give the HD2 a superb stage to outperform every other phone when it comes to hackability.

Of course, this is just speculation on my part, but many other explanations just doesn't seem to work for me.

EDIT: I can't believe I completely forgot this, but there was also another super important factor that separated the HD2 from the neoTouch and TG01 -- the HD2 had a capacitive display.
[HD2 General] Tachi91:
the HD2 was a beast when it came out... Developers went crazy when a 4.3in 1Ghz 576MB ram WM6.5 phone came out.. It was GOLD! It was ahead of its time on how the hardware was combined and even today new phones are only starting to pass the HD2 in specs.. High Res Cameras and dual core chips are the made difference while ram in some phones is still the same or not much increase..

imo the big jump will be the phones from next year that will be released.. because 3D is useless and is just a gimmick it will die off pritty soon.. But truly powerful phones will start showing up by the end of the year and onto 2012 until then our HD2's still have a fighting chance

Keep your Nexus S... At some point development will kickoff, but it never hurts if you can have another phone laying around to mess with
[T-Mobile LG G2x] kflanegan:
Hey guys,

I found some nice looking sleeve's from Amazon from a company in the UK, NGWorld. They are available in Black, Orange, Coffee, Grey, Red and Green. They also have some leather sleeves if your into that sort of thing. I think they look a bit too flashy. Anyway I ordered the Black Kangaroo Pouch and hope it's a winner for my G2x (took me a while, was trying to decide between black, orange and green). I like the look and feel of the device so I thought this option would be better to keep the phone protected while in my pocked from dust/lint. I'm so careful with my phone I'm not too worried about drop protection or scratches while in use. Thought this may be useful for anyone looking for a case/sleeve/pouch for their shiny new toy. ;)

I can't post a link yet so Google: Amazon NGworld LG

It should be your first result then just click the LG link for the Brand.

The Kangaroo pouch's are $10.99 including shipping and hopefully they'll arrive within a week or so.

The Leather pouch is $18.99 including shipping.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] hypmatize:
I was looking at those sleeves too :P. Share your thoughts when you get it
[T-Mobile LG G2x] enyahs:
That looks pretty nice. Thanks. Might get this as a back up case. Im not sure about taking the phone out and putting it back in considering i use it a LOT. Might become a hassle
[T-Mobile LG G2x] kflanegan:
Follow up on case/pouch

Will do, I hope to receive mine soon. I already got my speck candyshell case from Wireless Ground. It was $19.95 with free shipping using the coupon. I had to get some protection on the phone...

I plan on using both the speck hard case and this pouch when It comes in. Right now I'm using a soft microfiber like bag that I had for some sunglasses to keep the phone lint free and shiny while in my pocket. I hope the phone + hardcase will fit inside the pouch otherwise I'll have to make a choice. They sure look pretty nice though!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Kid Poker:
The pouch came in today. That thing came fast. I ordered it on the 20th and it came today. Overall this is a nice little pouch. Fits the phone perfectly, and I love how they give you enough room in front to store things. I just put my drivers license in there when I get lazy and not carry my wallet around.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] myplague:
is there any kind of padding to the case or is it thin?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Kid Poker:
The case is soft, so I guess it only protects a minimum with little padding. Not sure if it would survive a fall of some sort.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] myplague:
Thanks for your answer.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ashykat:
Can you update when you receive the pouch if the phone with the candyshell fits alright? I'm considering going the same route.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] hypmatize:
Could you post some pictures? I know there are pictures on amazon but I want to see it in a real life photo not a staged one. Does it also collect dust?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] kflanegan:
Update on Mofi Case & Fitment

http://s1082.photobucket.com/albums/j373/kflanegan/

The Mofi case will most likely collect some pocket lint and dust but seems easy enough to clean off and doesn't specifically attract anything in my short experience. That's the point of the pouch though right? It has a very nice soft feel to the outside and especially the inner liner portion. I am very satisfied with the quality and construction.

Unfortunately the phone does not fit with the candyshell hard case. It can be forced 75% or maybe all the way but I didn't want to push my luck! It's too tight of a fit to be a every day protection option. I'll probably end up returning or selling the Speck candyshell hardcase and just stick with the mofi pouch as I like the look and type of protection it provides better. Also the Speck case is much to hard to take the device out of. I don't enjoy pushing hard on the camera module every time I have to take the phone out of the case! (Which seems to be the only way to take out the phone from the Speck case as per the instructions that came with the case!)

I would generally agree with this statement, While it would certainly protect from small falls on softer surfaces I wouldn't trust it beyond 6 inches or so. The case does feel great in the hand though and I really like the extra pocket in the front and the closing ball and string latch on the top. The case feels very well constructed and like it will last a good while. Great deal for $10.99 with shipping from the UK and about a 5-7 day shipping time!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] hypmatize:
Thanks for the pics kflanegan looks like I might be ordering this sleeve now... the only question is what color should I get... I don't like to blend in with norm but I don't want to go over the top either... Anyone want to suggest a color?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] kflanegan:
If I hadn't gotten black it would have been either orange or green. Either way I think you would stand out! I think those colors would not show dust or lint near as much as the black. I'm always a sucker for black though and am very happy with the purchase. I was real surprised at the quality of the pouch for the price, I don't think you can go wrong no matter which color you decide on!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] F0rgiven:
thanks for the pics and update kflanegan. I might actually pick this one up just because of the price. Still looking for a belt holster similar to that of the Droid X where it simply clicks into the holster. Hopefully one will come out soon..
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ashykat:
Awww that's too bad to hear. Thanks for the update though. I'm still at an impasse because the pouch seems great for in pocket protection and keeping things clean but the speck would offer much more protection from drops, etc.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Kid Poker:
I didn't think it would fit at all. I wasn't really fond of the Speck case tho. I ordered the PhantomSkinz clear armor (similar to Zagg, for less and you get 2 sets) and it feels great with it.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnsto:
Plugged in Transformer last night to charge it up overnight when the battery hit 30%. I updated the firmware yesterday morning and everything was going swimmingly.

Woke it up this morning, and found it was at 9% battery remaining and had a low battery warning. I had a closer look and the battery icon shows no indication that it's charging when it's plugged in.

Right now I've plugged it into a bog-standard USB charger and turned it off, hoping it'll trickle charge (damn the lack of a charge LED!) and that it's a fault with the power adapter rather than the device itself.

Anyone else had this issue?
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] logichoops:
I had the same problem a few days ago, my charger was plugged in via a multi block and it would not charge.

I even went to the extreme of taking my device back to comet in the hope I could swap the charger out with their demo unit.

Man behind counter plugs my charger into some sort electrical surge protected socket and it starts charging straight away leaving me looking like a right tool standing their. (and they tried to sell me 3 years extended cover)

Brought it home and plugged it into the very socket where it wasn't working and what do you know? It starts working!

Not sure what the issue was but it now works again.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnsto:
Ok well that's good to know!

On trickle-charge it's now gone up by 2% since I posted.

Looks like the power adapter has its own faults...
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnsto:
Oh, and what do you know... plugged wall charger back in (it's been unplugged for 20mins) and now it's all happy and charging again.

Hooray.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] logichoops:
yeah maybe that 20 minute trip to comet fixed mine too..
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] human_error:
the USB mains adapter plug has a fatal flaw - the middle part of the usb connection isn't as sturdy as it sould be so it is easy to plug a USB port in the wrong way around and it looks and feels plugged in correctly as the middle part just moves out of the way.

If it isn't charing always check to make sure the USB connection is in the right way around in the plug.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dan76:
I am bummed about this proprietary power connector; and apparently proprietary USB cable with extra pins (negating the use of USB extension cables). I wish the TF had a standard round power adapter similar to the Acer A500.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ipcress687:
Thank God, i thought i was the only one. Had exactly this problem with mine when it arrived a couple of days ago, i am lucky enough to have lots of USB chargers around so i tried and tested various combinations and tried to charge other devices with the asus charger.

The problem lies as far as i can see, entirely with the charger unit. The charger comes in two parts, one is the usb dock and the other the relevant country plug. The way the plug fits onto the face of the charger is the important part. There is a central 'locating pin' made from plastic and two contacts that slot into the charger carrying the live and negative. The construction of this part is very, very poor. The tolerances are not a match for the quality of the plastic, the T shaped plastic locater does not actually locate the bottom pins properly and needs a great deal of force to lock in placce, and here is the best part, it doesnt like STAYING locked. As the plastic is weak, and we are looking at just a couple of mm here, it will snap, that will stop there being a clean contact and no charge. As a remedy, i have secured the face plate to the charger very tightly with a high tech rubber band:)

I agree, the use of specific power connectors in this day and age is just as dumb a decision as any manufacturer can make, and the rate it recharges at from a USB to PC connection can only be described as comical, a full recharge in 26 hours :eek:. Aside from all that its nigh on perfect, but i can see power related alternatives being VERY popular until Asus catches up with the rest of the electronics industry.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nkognegr0:
havent even had mine an hour and i havent done the update because its not at 50% and it will not charg at all. when i first tried to start it i thought it was doa because it would not turn on. guess ill take you guys advice and leave it unplugged for a while. i hate the charging cable is so small too that definately sucks.
[Eee Pad Transformer Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FrayAdjacent:
Hmmm... if only a few other people created topics about not charging...
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trishul:
hi people

i'm noticing a problem with my data/edge/3g connection.

it simply stops working at times .. it just shows data being sent but no data received and my internet doesnt work.

This becomes fine after a reboot but again has a problem after a few hours

Is anyone else facing this problem too with Data connectivity ?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SirRobin78:
Yes, same problem with my german arc.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mano1982:
I am not facing any problem with data connectivity :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ranblv:
same problems here, I found that stopping the WIFI and re enabling it is enough to get it back on track but its still a serious issue.

I don't like finding out I am missing e-mails an hour too late.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArcOnFire:
I only found it happens when I switch from 2G to 3G with data on.

So my work around is to turn data off first before switching between 2G <-> 3G. After that, turn back the data on.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ranblv:
This only happens to me on WIFI, on 3g everything is fine.

I am thinking about flashing the UK build to see if it helps.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tom_mac24:
I used to have the same problem with my x10. Data just stopped working randomly. I used to have a widget to turn 3g on/off and when the data stopped working, so did the widget. Was strange, and only a reboot solved it.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ovidius81:
I have wifi problems,it sleeps after a while,no sleep is selectet.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] death.eater:
i have wifi problem, at first it disconnects by itself and now much worse, my arc could not even identify or scan my wifi at home. Anyone also have this issue? or anyone know what to do.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ovidius81:
One time i had this issue,i had just turn wifi off then on.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] verysoon:
same here. wifi works fine. til awhile later (evactly how long i didn't notice. will keep track)

After which no matter how i turn off & on wifi, forget the network & re-enter p/w. even off & on my phone. wifi status "connecting.... disconnected....connecting.... disconnected." will drains off a lot of battery if go unnotice.

i found a cumbersome work around... off the arc wifi & reboot modem/router. then can "obtaining ip address". but thing is, all other devices works fine.

so is it arc's fault? since all others can connect to wifi except arc

or

router's fault? i wasn't doing / changing setting on the arc. just reboot router. but wouldn't it be silly to do this everytime i use wifi on the arc?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ranblv:
so still no fix? sometimes it happens to me a few times during an hour...
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] karthik.chopper:
Guys maybe this will help you out..

Go to wifi settings, press menu button->select advanced->under wifi sleep policy, set as never sleep

If not set the wifi shuts down to save battery.

And wifi is given more priority over 3g or 2g connectivity, so if you have wifi on you may not have proper connectivity to 2g or 3g
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sanbonmatsu:
Turn on/off airplane mode, if you can't get a data connection. In a german forum some guys discussed about issues with multi-sim-cards, but I guess it is software related.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ranblv:
Thanks for the tip, I did not know about the menu, but I already had it set to never through "Spare parts"
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ovidius81:
Every time im browser or facebook ,its sleep,on x10i is never happent.