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[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] halowizard:
Thanks for being all smart asses. You just ruined my birthday jerks
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyG123:
You're welcome...just remember to hit the thanks button.

Dude, seriously, we DID answer the question and also tried to point you in the right direction to avoid getting responses in the future like what happened here. I try to answer the question and remind the person to use the search function or even look at all the similiar threads that pop up before posting. And if we really ruined your birthday, you take life and these threads MUCH too seriously.

But Happy Birthday anyway.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] halowizard:
Lol. Im jk dude. It was really my bday. I thought this thread was getting to heated so I made a joke.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyG123:
lol, So I can leave in my happy birthday wish.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zomgalama:
:confused: I happen to be failing searching the market and the interwebs,

I can't find a way to open .rar files from my phone, this is my first android phone; but im starting to miss the WinRAR app on my HTC touch pro.... (not literally, but I want that app on android xP)

Is there any .Rar file uncompressers? (for non-root users?)
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mbh87:
androzip, its in the market.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Fluidification:
I have made an amazing theme. One minor problem is that I can't recompile framework-res.apk, I tried multiple computers. Also I decompiled it to change a text color in values. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Sorry I can't post in development, I have less than 10 posts
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] fknfocused:
I am currently trying to figure out NinjaMorph, it will do the same thing but on your phone. It will also recompile the framework for you and apply it. Check it out.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Fluidification:
I am trying it now
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] GDofWR420:
Now this is an interesting thread. Please keep us up to speed.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] tehjeh:
I'm so excited, and I just can't hide it.

I'm about to stalk this thread, and I think I like it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Fluidification:
I tried ninjamorph and it doesn't decompile or recompile the resources.arsc file, which is what holds the res/values folder which has styles.xml; the one that I'm editing.

Apktool decompiles framework-res just fine, it never recompiles it though. I think it may have something to do with my themed pictures already or the samsung weird pictures in the res/drawable-hdpi folder that start with zzz_...

If anyone can recompile, I may upload the folder I want to have recompiled tomorrow.

IF anyone can, please let me know.

Thanks. Also, I anyone wants the theme's beta version with the original white popup menu, let me know.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] fknfocused:
it was worth a shot, ive been working on my status bar for some time now. crossing fingers when im done.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Success100:
suscribed........
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Fluidification:
I am uploading the files and maybe a flashable zip shortly for my theme so far. It only works on KD1 and if it is liked, I will make a KC1 and KB5 version of it. Also, as of now, 4g is known as H. It will probably change because I am making some edits.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] fknfocused:
If you provide the pngs for it I can make the 4g icon. I did it lastnight for my framework, check the home screen thread for pic
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Fluidification:
The green gingerbread ones?

Also which pngs?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] fknfocused:
If that is going to be your theme then yes. I would need all of the files below

stat_sys_data_connected_xx.png's

stat_sys_data_in_xx.png's

stat_sys_data_inandout_xx.png's

stat_sys_data_out_xx.png's

xx = either 1x, 3g, 4g, e, g, h, & hp

I used icons from UOT Kitchen and modified it for the 4G icon.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Fluidification:
Thats the one that I don't have, I think I may have found some though
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Fluidification:
They may be from an epic theme
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] fknfocused:
ok, i was just saying that if you provided me the ones i mentioned above I could use those to make the 4G instead of having H or H+. :)

ill be here if you need them made.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Fluidification:
OH sure, here you go
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] fknfocused:
here you go
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Fluidification:
I know that there are many articles about the battery mod, could someone help me? With android xml to regular xml and vice versa?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] socialdefect:
Since it took me 2 full days to unlock my new Galaxy mini GT-S5570 I thought to save others like me the trouble.

I'm a Linux-only user and didn't get SuperOneClick working so I spent 2 days installing Windows apps in wine and have even broken the seal of the XP cd that came with my EeePC but also that didn't work. Then I finally found out about adb and the possibility to do the rooting and unlocking from the shell :o From then it took me 5 minutes to root and unlock.

Since not every Linux user likes the shell I started working on a nice desktop app to provide a basic adb GUI. The first Alpha release is online now and I would really appreciate any comments on it.

It's called: DroidController

Works for: Linux

Deps: Kommander, xterm, wget

Features: Reboot recovery/bootloader, start/kill/restart server, list devices, open shell, root/unroot.

Features for the next version: unlock, push/pull files, install/uninstall apps, backup files and system.

Since I can't post links yes You can Find the downloads at Sourceforge
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tw0f4z3:
Nice....
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Smokexz:
I know there are stock images but I dunno which to click, I just want a straight forward guide, maybe just flashing through CWM? Sorry :| Thanks, just getting ready for the update, if I ever get it.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leandroqm:
I really want this aswell.

I have the brazilian version of the Xoom (MZ604) that I rooted using this guide (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1011196) and I want to return it to stock kernel once again.

Help is really apreciated!

My Xoom is like this now:

Thank you!
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Smokexz:
Well... your Xoom is a bit different than mine, I doubt the same kernel would work, who knows? Still, anyone on this, really want to be ready for 3.1
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jstefani:
Try searching for "RootMyXoom". Looks like your kernel is bigrushdog and I've been able to use the utility RootMyXoom.03.exe to go back and forth between locked (unrooted) and unlocked (rooted).
[Vibrant General] 30000:
I found out some info from TMO customer care yesterday that is interesting and worth knowing.

TMO cut the cost to replace a rooted vibrant down to $115 on April 1st, but the insurance still costs $130. So if anyone finds themselves in my situation (totally and utterly bricked in every sense of the word and still rooted) or a similar situation, it would actually be cheaper to just send it in without insurance, even if the damage indicator is red.

However, if they don't get the phone back within 7 days, then the price is still $455 to replace the phone.

This info is for T-Mobile USA. I have no idea if international branches of T-Mobile have adopted the same policy, and I have no idea if this applies to other phones as well (I am just restating what the customer care rep told me.)
[Vibrant General] XPLANE9:
So I can crack my screen completely and it will only cost 115 still? Or is that just for rooted devices? Because if you hard-brick the device, TMobile has no way of knowing that it was rooting considering they can't even turn it on.
[Vibrant General] jmcghee1973:
Also just got mail that the insurance is increasing by $2 to $7.99 but you get free Mobile Security from Asurion included in that....Samsung Vibrant is only included in PLAN D of the insurance which is $130 deductible and a claim limit amount of $1000.
[Vibrant General] }{Alienz}{:
Confused. So hypothetically if I destroy my phone to the point it doesn't even power on, I can call them and send it in to get a refurb one for $115?

Does it apply only if its bricked? If it's broken physically...like screen or something internal, can I still do that?
[Vibrant General] jmcghee1973:
Mine says LOSS THEFT DAMAGE or MALFUNCTION...Drop in water COVERED..Keypad stop working COVERED..etc etc..
[Vibrant General] 30000:
Okay, I can see how my 1st post could have been a little confusing. Here's what you should do if you need to send in your vibrant.

First and foremost,

if you CAN flash back to stock, DO IT. That is still the only sure-fire way of not having to pay anything and still get a new/refurbished Vibrant out of it.

Second,

T-Mobile will charge you the $115 if they find that the phone has hardware damage (red damage indicator, damaged screen, exc.), but can still be repaired. So, if your phone has a cracked screen, for example, it's a better idea to send it in without insurance because insurance costs $130 plus an additional $8 per month. (NOTE: The FFC mod is an irreversible mod. You have cracked open the phone and therefore T-Mobile considers that "physical damage." You cannot swap out the camera for the stock one and re-paint the camera hole and lens.)

Third,

T-Mobile will charge you the $115 if they find that the phone has been rooted or modded in any way in terms of software.

However, the chances of T-Mobile finding anything out about software modification is unlikely. At the T-Mobile processing center, they have some magic way of taking out the internal SD card without triggering the damage indicator. After they have done that, what they are SUPPOSED to do is attempt to find any data on the internal SD card that would reveal whether the phone was rooted or not (working superuser app, exc.). However, this process is long, tedious and boring as hell so what a lot of employees do is just skip the part where they examine the internal SD card and just format the thing without looking at it. To prove it, when I sent in that hard-bricked vibrant, it had a GT-I9000 bootloader on it plus CM7 and numerous ROM.zip files on it. I was not charged anything for that Vibrant.

Moral of the story: Don't buy the insurance for the Samsung Vibrant under any circumstances. Unless it goes down in price (which I seriously doubt it will), it is a complete waste of money. You will save money by going uninsured. Also, don't freak out if your Vibrant has software on it that you can't get rid of for some reason. In all likelihood, T-Mobile won't find anything.

Second moral of the story: DO NOT think that you will only get charged $115 if you choose NOT to send the broken Vibrant back to T-Mobile. They will charge you the ridiculous amount of approximately $455.18.

P.S. If anyone finds out the way that T-Mobile is able to open up the phone without tripping the damage indicator, PLEASE TELL US! If that info gets out, then I will do that FFC mod so fast you won't know what hit you! :)
[Vibrant General] movieaddict:
I just walked in my tmobil store and told them my phone was messing up. And they sent me a new one. No cost at all to me except for that 8.00. So in my opinion insurance is good. For us if we have the old insurance is fantastic.
[Vibrant General] VICosPhi:
Do you get a brand new phone as a replacement if you have insurance?
[Vibrant General] anthonys2r:
Refurbished, most likely previous phones that were sent in from people like yourself and fixed up.
[Vibrant General] movieaddict:
yah mine was refurbished, but brand spanking new! in my opinion the insurance is the best deal tmobile has!
[Vibrant General] XPLANE9:
I actually prefer the refurbished units since they are actually tested and everything should work on it (including GPS, mine locks 8 birds within 3 seconds).
[Vibrant General] SamsungVibrant:
Well I didn't get insurance to replace my phone in case of damage via rooting. I got insurance to repalce my phone if I lose it, drop it in water, or if it gets stolen.

Also, what damage indicator are you talking about?
[Vibrant General] VICosPhi:
Thanks, I have the insurance but haven't used yet. If you get a refurbished phone after paying deductible then its not with it for me, might just cancel mine
[Vibrant General] funeralthirst:
it's the liquid damage indicator. it's the white square underneath the battery right by the battery connection. it turns red if it gets wet.
[Vibrant General] Marvlet:
If you pay deductible, you get a new phone not refurb. Only time you might get refurb is when you do a warranty exchange. Warranty exchanges are at no cost. Insurance is 7.99 a month but like any insurance, its there in case you need it. You loose, break, get it wet or it gets stolen then you are covered. Just like car insurance, you could pay insurance for years and never use it, but then again if you are in a wreck or it gets stolen, then you are happy u did. Without insurance, you are screwed. Remember warranty is only for a year w/o extended warranty. Insurance extends your warranty for life of phone
[Vibrant General] movieaddict:
+1 on what he said!
[Vibrant General] SamsungVibrant:
I know about the liquid indicator, but that's not what 30000 was talking about. 30000 was talking about a different damage indicator.

30000 said:

What damage indicator?
[Vibrant General] mugenfiji0327:
This is not true, there is a 95% chance that you will get a refurb. All T-mobile reps will tell you that you will either get a refurbished or new device. They will also tell you right after that, that you will most likely get a refurb. I've talked to them for hours and fought with supervisors and such just trying NOT to get a refurb. I know most people think that the refurbished phones are inspected, this is also a load of bs. They are not inspected, they fix the problem that was there and make sure that and ONLY that is fixed. They do not check any other part of the phone.
[Vibrant General] Marvlet:
Insurance and warranty exchange are 2 different things. With warranty exchange its new or refurb, cant guarantee one or the other. Most times its refurb. With insurance which is NOT thru T-mobile but thru Assurion, when you file a claim and pay the deductible, you get a new phone.
[Vibrant General] mugenfiji0327:
Nope failed again. I will call Asurion right now and go through the process of having my phone replaced and record it just to prove it to you if you would like me to. They do not send out new products man, I know this for a fact. Think about it man, if they sent out new devices everytime someone called in for a problem, none of the companies involved would make any money on that phone which is what they want, MONEY. That includes T-mobile, Asurion and Samsung. Every electronics store I have ever bought from uses them as their insurance program. Best Buy,Verizon,T-Mobile etc. Every time I've had something replaced through any of those companys it has and ALWAYS WILL BE a refurb. I work for Verizon and guess what, everytime someone comes in for us to call Asurion for them or even if they call themselves they still get a REFURB. I used to work for Best Buy and on top of that I worked in the Geek Squad for Best Buy and did most of the insurance claims when people came through. Guess what, all of my customers got REFURBS. I'm done arguing with you and I think I have made my point.
[Vibrant General] sahil04:
Read the insurance pamphlet, it states it may be new or refurbished device.
[Vibrant General] mugenfiji0327:
Thank you sir, I greatly appreciate you stating what this guy should have known from the start before he went on his rant. I already clicked your thanks button too.
[Vibrant General] bfranklin1986:
Yea plus I'm pretty sure that t-mobile doesn't have any new vibrants anymore since they switched over to the vibrant 4g
[Vibrant General] Marvlet:
Ok, so I was misinformed about the insurance process. Turns out you are right could be new or refurb with deductible. But at no time did I go on a rant, I was just stating what I thought at the time to be facts.
[Vibrant General] mugenfiji0327:
Well I'm all for supporting people that are backing up what I'm saying, but they do still have new vibrants in stock. You just have to actually go into the store to buy one, they don't offer them online anymore.
[Vibrant General] Emama:
I should stop paying those $7 each month..
[Vibrant General] movieaddict:
Why would u stop? Have u not read the whole thread
[Vibrant General] Marvlet:
You should stop paying for insurance. That way when your phone starts failing on you and your 1 yr warranty has expired, I can inform you there is nothing I can do for you. Or if you loose it or it gets stolen, You'll just have to purchase a new phone. I get these type of calls every day. You know what is the 1 thing they all have said after I told them there was nothing I could do for them was? I should have gotten the insurance, or I shouldn't of cancelled it. Remember no one is forcing you to pay for it. But if you cancel it, and in the future you need it, then no one is to blame but yourself.

P.s. That was a rant!
[Vibrant General] movieaddict:
+1 on that marvlet
[Vibrant General] VICosPhi:
Thanks guys. I'll cancel my insurance. If I break my phone I can buy a refurbish from craigs list for $250
[Vibrant General] SamsungVibrant:
Ya but I think the insurance is only good for up to a certain point. After some time, the phone becomes so cheap, you can find it on ebay, and makes no sense to keep insurance.

I pay my moms cell bill. She has the original Motorola Razr, she has had it for like 5 years now. I got her insurance and recently I asked my self "what the heck am I keeping insurance on this phone for? I can buy this phone off ebay for 20 bucks." I have been paying 5.99 for 5 years, thats 2100 bucks. I was an idiot, but truth is I just forgot about it.

I think insurance makes sense the first year, after that you should cancel. I have insurance on my Vibrant, in probably 3 months I will cancel. It doesn't make sense to keep insurance for more than 18 months. By that time the price of the phone has fallen considerably.

I deffiantely would get insurance on a new phone though. I wouldn't want to lose my Vibrant in my first month of ownership and have to pay 500-600 bucks.
[Vibrant General] ali1276:
Well, the three times I have messed up my phone, they just gave me a new one for free. Just tell them you were doing the Samsung software update or something and it got stuck.
[Vibrant General] mugenfiji0327:
Do we really have to start this argument all over again ? I am willing to bet my life that devices that you received are refurbished. I'm done with this subject, it seems that the people that are arguing this subject don't know anything about how business works. Unless you went into the store and saw them open a new package and then give it to you, it's refurbished. That's also completely different than the subject of this thread. When you go into the store for an exchange, normally it has to be within 90 days and they will give you a new one in the store and that IS THE ONLY WAY TO GET A NEW DEVICE.
[Vibrant General] sahil04:
I don't think he was saying that he got a "new" device as in brand new, I think he meant a new device meaning he got a replacement from t-mo to replace his presumably broken phone. As in get a free replacement from t-mo by saying a samsung update broke his phone instead of going through insurance and paying the deductible.
[Vibrant General] funeralthirst:
insurance is a rip off.

with insurance, as with warranty, it's possible to get a new phone instead of a refurb, but extremely unlikely.
[Vibrant General] Dougefresh91:
I would not dare remove the insurance from my phone at this point in time. It only takes one drunken incident (idiot?), and then you're screwed. Especially since my one year warranty expires soon; it's not worth the risk. Just my two cents.
[Vibrant General] movieaddict:
+1 doug on that
[Vibrant General] mugenfiji0327:
Nope it's always a refurb. They will not send you a new phone. Everyone that thinks otherwise should take a class in business so they can understand why. They may say new or refurb in the insurance pamphlet and even a t-mobile rep might tell you that you could possible get a new phone. It's all a load of BS. You will not get a new device. IT'S NOT UNLIKELY, IT"S JUST PLAIN NOT GOING TO HAPPEN.
[Vibrant General] funeralthirst:
i know people who have gotten a new phone under warranty.
[Vibrant General] adamcooks:
It is possible to swap back stock cam and repaint hole. I did warranty exchange for a janky usb port..... No questions ever asked
[Vibrant General] VICosPhi:
Relax guys, just wanted to know if insurance guarantees a new phone since you pay deductible. BTW, wife got a brand new vibrant as a warranty exchange last year. There is still a chance of getting a new phone under warranty exchange, but most likely it'll be a refurb
[Vibrant General] bigjoe87865:
slightly confused.... this thread is for people with either insurance or existing warranty on their phones right?

Doesnt apply to me with no insurance, and no warranty (bought used from CL) right?

thanks
[Vibrant General] mugenfiji0327:
Even if you bought the phone used on craigslist you still have the manufacturers warranty. Samsung doesn't normally require a receipt to fix your phone. You can't however purchase the extended warranty on the phone. You can check the manufacturing date on your phone to give you an idea if the man. warranty is still good. You can also register it on Samsung.com to see if you still have the warranty.
[Vibrant General] darksandz93:
Hey man what did you use to re-paint the hole? I need a warranty exchange for the exact same problem
[Vibrant General] bigjoe87865:
will they send a replacement and then I send mine in?... or will I be without the phone for a couple weeks?

I would like to replace under bad GPS and volume rocker doesnt respond properly some of the time

...

just checked, manufactured 7/10 I have one month remaining im guessing.
[Vibrant General] j56bp:
if u get a phone w/o backcover thats refurb not new ( i had warranty exchange 2X)

only get a new one with insurance !! GL :eek:
[Vibrant General] adamcooks:
I used black nail polish, but I didn't use the brush. I just dropped the paint in with a cocktail straw as not to get brush strokes

Beware of angry gingerbread man
[Vibrant General] mugenfiji0327:
Register it on samsung.com to see how long you really have left and you have to send it in to them before anything will happen. There's also no guarantee that you will get it replaced through samsung.
[Vibrant General] cgigate:
t-mobile insurance is horrible. $125 deductable to make sure you get nothing.
[Vibrant General] 30000:
that's the thing though, they'll send you a refurbished (or as I like to call it, a "frankenstein") phone either way.

The post was directed at people who do not have insurance at the moment. If you already have insurance, stay with it. Even though you are paying $8/month (from what I hear), you wont ever have to pay the $115 if your phone was dropped in water or smashed with a sledgehammer or stolen, exc. If you don't have insurance already, don't get it. Like I said, the initial charge for starting the insurance plan is $130, when the cost to get a replacement phone outright is $115.
[Vibrant General] 30000:
Dude, by opening up the phone, you already tripped the damage indicator. Even if the visible one is still white, they will be able to tell that the tabs have been messed with inside the phone.

I am also secretly hoping someone will prove me wrong on what I just said.
[Vibrant General] 30000:
They'll first send you the replacement phone, then you just have to switch the replacement phone with the broken phone and use the same box to send it back to TMO.
[Vibrant General] 30000:
Oh, my bad lol :p