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[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] .A.J.:
I will also vouch for the Vikuiti ADQC model. My order was shipped on June third and I received it today- June ninth.

As for the screen protector itself, I am extremely satisfied with it. This protector allows me to view the G2's screen as it is supposed to be seen: as though there is nothing on the screen at all. Side to side is nearly a perfect fit and top to bottom there is maybe a mm of space uncovered below the soft buttons (home, menu ...) At a glance, the only giveaway that there is a screen protector on the phone is the cutout for the light and proximity sensors.

They aren't cheap but I believe they are worth the cost.

http://www.protectionfilms24.com/article/vikuiti-screen-protector-adqc27-htc-desire-z-43109.html
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] costipl:
What is your opinion of the protector after using it so far?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] .A.J.:
I just noticed your post. Sorry it's taken me months to reply, although it has given me a MUCH larger sample size to form my opinion from. The screen protector is still great! It is really tough. Admittedly, I baby my phone a bit. That said, I finally got a scratch on the first screen protector (I ordered 3) about 2 Weeks ago. Other than that it is almost exactly as it was the first day I applied it. I've been meaning to apply the second one but don't need to. I would say it is definitely worth the extra cost as in the time I've had this one on I had gone through at least five other brands including the t mobile one & some I got from Amazon.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] GolfnWrx:
Netflix was working wonderfully well, especially on CM7, but now it no longer works and the market app doesn't appear (I was told that it no longer does a device check).

I found a link:

http://www.mediafire.com/?4xwncz7doz475tj

That works on some phones (my droid-x for example) but doesn't work on my Optimus-V

Anyone have a work around for this?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] GolfnWrx:
Found the answer:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1076150

The first file in the link works on my Optimus V.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] GolfnWrx:
Netflix broken again

Netflix has not worked since they "upgraded"

Has anyone else gotten Netflix to play?
[Xoom General] UKseagull:
Possible new Xoom accidentally outed?

http://www.androidguys.com/2011/05/...unced-products-zaha-slimline-tracy-xl-xoom-2/

Sent from my HTC Desire
[Xoom General] zehkaiser:
No news there. Just hype. Of course they're working on another tablet. There is no evidence in that article of any details whatsoever. Just an "I hope" attitude of changes they THINK are problems.
[Xoom General] slack04:
Oh, don't kid yourself. The new one will come out by christmas, probably sooner. Let's hope that the 4g upgrade happens before then...
[Xoom General] nthknd:
maybe I'm the only one but the tech world moves to fast for me. I just bought my xoom and its old tech with in a few months. I was also reading that there's a new galexy tab 4g comming out in the fall hell the 10.1 isn't even released yet. Then there's the tegra 3, I'm all for advancement but how do you keep up, hell how do you afford to?
[Xoom General] dkaris:
I assume that you do not keep up! There is no time or money to follow the way that tech changes.....If what you have covers your needs then you are ok.
[Xoom General] Sistum Id:
Give us our update, then talk about a second Xoom!!!
[Xoom General] nthknd:
I agree. That's the part that upsets me. This product hasn't reached its full potential, where's the 4g ? where's the SD card? Yes I know I can root then get SD card working but they (moto) made promise.
[Xoom General] p2flol:
I'm keeping this until a tegra3 device.
[Xoom General] e.mote:
Thanks to the OP for the interesting tidbit. I think the significant news is that instead of the usual annual product cycle, it's now semi-annual.

As some said, this isn't surprising for Android tablets. At Computex '11, Asus and others are already announcing their 2nd wave of roll-outs for tabs this year.

Current owners understandably feel some angst at the prospect of being forgotten. There are two components to after-sale support. On the Goog side, the Xoom got the 3.1 update first, as it was used to develop HC and no modification was needed. I think this will hold at least to ICS. After that, it'll probably be a DIY affair, since Goog will have a new ref device for ICS.

On the Moto side, OS support is lacking, perhaps because the OS itself is a moving target. But SD-card and 4G are major items and aren't something Moto can sweep under the carpet. They'll happen, although probably later than sooner.

Though, I wouldn't count on anything else, as developing firmware for the new toys will have higher priority. It's just business. We all know this is the bleeding edge. It's a safe bet that most Xoomers here, being early adopters, will have a new squeeze when the quad-cores and ICS drop.
[Xoom General] Lothaen:
I thought that too.

Why would they push out another tablet for no reason before ICS?
[Xoom General] MikeyMike01:
This makes my upcoming return decision easier.
[Xoom General] p-slim:
obviously they are working on a new tablet but no way will it get released this year. If it does get released this year (which it isn't) fortunately for me I bought my 3g xoom at best buy and have the buy back program they offer, as long as best buy carries it I'm good
[Xoom General] abowlby:
Yep, returning mine as well. The thing that gets me/I dont understand is...arent these significant processor changes going to alter the architecture enough to render the "Beta Tabs" obsolete? Meaning...the Xoom will have had a complete life cycle of 2 months and the SamTab of -1 month. If your products have a life span into the negatives...something is wrong with your strategy. People will stop buying Android Tabs until the CoreWar companies have gone broke enough to slow down R&D. Sucks, I just got a Nexus S and Xoom thinking Id at least get software updates for ICS, but thats starting to seem like a vain premise. Im not hating/*****ing...just rap'n about the state of this tech.
[Xoom General] p-slim:
You guys do realize this isn't only android. They're already talking about ipad 3s. Iphone just got to verizon 8 months after atts release and vzw has said the next iphone will land with them sametime it does with att. Vzw users won't even have theirs for a year. This is just another ***** fest thread
[Xoom General] abowlby:
Keep those stones your casting "pee-limb." Talking about current events is not the same as *****ing. Your crying witch because you dont want people to see your broom. You are *****ING ABOUT *****ING.

Anyway, now that the dirt has been fell from the shoulder...I just purchased the Xoom 4 days ago, so I would be kind of foolish to not return and wait. I really like the size and weight and pulled the trigger knowing I'd wait on SD (32 GB is nice on internal!) but at this point there are not only newer options coming out but they are cheaper as well. My first reply was actually more of a question, "Will a dual core device run *most* of a Quad Core OS, or are they to different for the old tech to carry on?" And interesting as well...if tablets are to one day replace other mainstream forms of daily computing, wont it eventually be a broad range of hardware running one OS anyway. I mean...I dont have an Alienware, so why would I need/expect a basement price on a bleeding edge tablet, say...5 years from now?
[Xoom General] p-slim:
I purchased my xoom 4 days ago but I'm going to return it and wait 9 months so I can get the new one, lmfao. Their talking about quad cores now and the galaxy tab hasn't even dropped. Yup, keep waiting lol

Quadcore project kal-el

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBvaDtshLY8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[Xoom General] MikeyMike01:
Difference being that their products were functional when they got them. It's been months and months and months and the SD Card and 4G update are nowhere to be found. It's disgusting. At this point, I truly do not think that either update is actually coming. The fact that they're more interested in selling their next incomplete product than fixing the mess they shoveled out initially is obscene. This is my first Motorola Android product, and after this mess I think it may be the last.
[Xoom General] p-slim:
Xoom is and was functional when you bought it. If you wanted sd card then you should've never bought the xoom
[Xoom General] abowlby:
Slim...your fanboy is showing. I'm off this thread. Christ.
[Xoom General] p-slim:
Yes, truth hurts. Go cry somewhere else. The SD slot is the most pathetic argument there is. You buy something as if they actually gave you and indication of any timeline on that feature as well as they NEVER advertise anything about that. They do however advertise 4G which is a complaint but still they didn't give any exact time frame, I believe they said 2nd quarter, which hasn't ended yet
[Xoom General] fondoo:
i also just bought my xoom and i love my tablet. wish it was a lighter though and wish there was more apps made for the tablet. i want android to win so badly.
[Xoom General] alodar1:
:) Psst....there will be a new Ford Focus coming out in 2012....umm....and in 2013.....probably in 2014 too... Caddies too....Ram Trucks....look at that....2015 and on....

Don't do that to yourself man. Tech is outdated before it's boxed and shipped. Remember Nexus 1...the day your received it....there was an update. Heck...I bought my xoom 5 days ago..I turned it on ..and it updated to 3.1. Who knows what will happen when I turn it on tomorrow....

There is always a greener pasture.....pick yours and live in it..until you feel you gotta move...then pick another....don't doubt yourself over a new tech announcment....Juggling robots....woohoo....
[Xoom General] TheSonicEmerald:
It's what happens when you want to live on the cutting edge tech.

Sent from my Fascinate with CM7 Gingerbread
[Xoom General] nthknd:
You got a point yes there's always new. Just seems sad in some respects, so many devices seem unfinished and then there a new hot toy before you even open the box. You have light bleeds,old OS, weak builds, inactivated SD card slots, broken camera, etc etc. Yes I love my xoom all 600 of it, but it would be great if there was a finished product with the support consumers deserve. OK moving on let me get back to playing on my xoom.
[Xoom General] Arun01:
Sorry but I talked to Verizon today about 4g for my area & they said it won't be available for my area until 2013!!!....lol I already knew about the kal-el chip.So I'm already making plans to get a xoom 2 or the new Asus when they come out in August ...lets just face it tablets will be outdated every year.The bestbuy commercial didn't lie.Glad I got the buy back on my Xoom.
[Xoom General] :
To you it isn't big but to me SD compatibility out the box is important. I rooted so mines works but not everyone roots their device. It was a rushed product but nonetheless I'm still happy with mines.
[Xoom General] dubie76:
+1 on that! I want my fully functioning SD card!!!!
[Xoom General] double1:
I only came here to talk about xoom2 specs.

-Kal-El

-2gb ram

-64gb interns

-4g

-Thinner/lighter

-battery life bump
[Xoom General] ZanshinG1:
Where'd you get those specs? Or is that what you hope for?

I ask, because if any site is publishing specs as if they're official, they should be nuked off the internets. There's already enough fanboi angst in Xoom-land.
[Xoom General] kuroguy:
That buyback is a terrible deal. Did you read the small print?

1. If you sell it back in december, you'll get $239.20 for it. Assuming they rate it as being in excellent condition.

2. You are responsible for the sales tax on Best Buy's purchase of your used Xoom which is about $15.

3. You paid $49.98 plus tax = $52.98 for the right to sell your xoom.

4. You have to ship it to their agent and then wait for them to evaluate it before sending you a Best buy gift card which means you are without a tablet while they decide what to pay you.

5. You again get to pay sales tax on the value of the gift card which is another $15.

6. When yourgift card finally does arrive, you have no choice but to spend it at Best buy even if you can find a better deal online.

In the end, you net about $156 for your 7 month old Xoom.. if they determine it has a scratch or dent, they reduce the buyback by 50% which nets out to about $89. Don't lose any of the accessories or they'll zing you even worse.

A truly crappy deal all around. I bet you could have done better on ebay.

Sorry to burst your bubble.
[Xoom General] Kippui:
^^ Oh my god that is horrible

Sell it to a family member for $300 and be done with it if you want a upgrade badly
[GT540 Optimus General] tubekeeper:
Hi all,

I'm using the GT540 stock 1.6 version and want to upgrade.

Please comment which ROM is the most fast and stable.

Also pls. provide the steps of the upgrade.
[GT540 Optimus General] Danzano:
The newest is good
[GT540 Optimus General] franekmat:
In my opinion - LittleBrother (Froyo-Android 2.2). To install it:

1. Install 2.1 without fastboot by KDZ.

2. Install 2.1 with fastboot by KDZ.

3. Download SDK and drivers and install LittleBrother by fastboot with this commands:

fastboot -w

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot flash system system.img

fastboot reboot

Sorry for my bad English ;).

Wystukane z mojego Swifta przy użyciu Tapatalk
[GT540 Optimus General] darál0w:
joestone's clean 2.3.2 : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=969366 ;)
[GT540 Optimus General] tubekeeper:
Is this ROM already over clock?

I verify the link there are 2 kinds of ROM, fastboot and recovery.

What's the difference?
[GT540 Optimus General] eoghan2t7:
the best rom in my opinion would be cyangenmod 7.1.0 m5 by Mur4ik very fast and very stable ;)
[GT540 Optimus General] nibras_reeza:
First get it to stock 2.1. xD

Then, let's talk about custom ROMs.

Most of the custom ROMs are pretty fast and stable but I'd highly recommend that you check out 2.1 from LG first. The 2.1 on GT540 is one of the fastest and most responsive ports.
[GT540 Optimus General] -Grift-:
just go this website h**p://swiftdroid.comlu.com/the websites theme's got a problem but they have every thing u need ROMS, kdz, apps and tutorials:)

change the * to t
[GT540 Optimus General] zigma80:
The CM7 SwiftDroid (v2.0 M6) by Mur4ik is fast and stable but the in-call speaker sound volume is just to low for me, barely unheard in a meeting room.

That's why I choose Joestone's Clean Android 2.3.2 AOSP, it's also very fast.
[GT540 Optimus General] -Grift-:
Hmmm is there like anything better about swiftdroid (2.3.3)then clean android (2.3.2) I would like to find out before updating from swiftdroid m5 to m6:p
[GT540 Optimus General] nibras_reeza:
Not a lot really. Both are in development ROMs.

Swiftdroid is based on CM7. It's basically a hacked/modified ROM that is meant to bring the best out of the phone. Joe's Gingerbread is AOSP. It's purely based on Android 2.3.2 by Google.

Swiftdroid has all features working except Flash Lite, Hardware based video decoding and Exchange/EMail. It's pretty stable but not as stable stock 2.1

Joe's Gingerbread is also very stable and fast. Not as fast as swiftdroid. It has Exchange but Voice input and Flash Lite doesn't seem to be working.

I'd prefer Joe's Gingerbread over Swiftdroid since I prefer AOSP than the hacked up CM builds. However, am using Swiftdroid since it supports voice input.

Until both the ROMs reach a stage where all the stock features work well or where development has stopped completely, you can't really chose one over the another. Even after that, it's all a matter of personal preference.
[GT540 Optimus General] mikegapinski:
if you are looking for stability try to stay on 2.1 roms based on LG kernel ... they are fast and hardware .avi works

mikegapinski
[GT540 Optimus General] Mitalca:
the problem with the stock 2.1 is that it's by far the most stable (it is stock after all), but 2.1 is slower than 2.2/2.3
[GT540 Optimus General] matcho13579:
I recommend you M6 SwiftDroid by Mur4ik... no-problem ROM for me :)
[GT540 Optimus General] -Grift-:
yes swiftdroid m5 - m6 is very doog im using it now:)
[GT540 Optimus General] fdespotovski:
Swiftdroid 2.0 M6 is the most stable ROM so far.
[GT540 Optimus General] Danzano:
But with the way mur4iks been working lately we should have m8 in a month or so :)
[GT540 Optimus General] theares2014:
EleganceSwift (data2system) is the best...

Everything works and it looks great :D
[GT540 Optimus General] Danzano:
What's the absolute fastest alround performance based rom atm?

M6 is good but not very stable with hi end settings
[GT540 Optimus General] bataya:
+1, and greendroid is gr8 to...

Mur4ik 2.3.4 is super fast, but me phone get hot after some time. And there is a lot iritating small bugs.
[GT540 Optimus General] heimdallr75:
joestone's clean 2.3.2

+1 :D
[Xperia Play Android Development] Blagus:
Thanks a lot to everyone who sent me TA backups with Omnius.

Omnius now officially supports TA backup/restore for MSM7X30 phones (new Xperias).

So, if you haven't unlocked bootloader yet, this thread is for you.

* First, download Omnius.

* Install and run it.

* Select Xperia Play from the list (you can type in Play for faster search).

* Go to Advanced, and click Backup TA.

* Follow on-screen instructions.

* After done, backup will be saved to C:\ProgramData\Omnius for SE\Backups\Xperia PLAY

Keep it in a safe place.

When phone bricks, i.e. after OTA update, after flashing, or suddenly it starts losing signal, and reflash won't fix it, restore this backup.

You can do it either via Omnius (few euros for one day license), or...

I'm talking to Androxyde about TA backup/restore in FlashTool, or as a standalone tool, so that shouldn't be too far away.
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] El_Diablo666:
Good Day all, hope someone can assist me. I received my Dell streak back today after 3 months in the UK for repairs. It was sent in for repairs for the Mic, I could not make any voice calls. When I switched it on for the first time, I joined it to the wireless and checked for an update. Update 2.2.2 was available. I copied the link, and downloaded the file directly from Dell on my computer: ""Streak_351_15609_00.pkg"" This is an unlocked Dell Streak 5". I formatted at 8 Gig SD (Fat32) copied the update file to the SD card and renamed it to update.pkg. Turned off the Dell, held both volume buttons and then turned it on, selected update from update.pkg.

Update loaded 100%. Streak restarted and continued to setup the device. However now the dell does not recognise the SD Card. Following options are greyed out:

Mount SD Card “Insert an SD card to be mounted” I have tested 2 different SD card that I used in my streak before repairs and they both don’t work. However the same SD card work in my Laptop, and 2 other phones. I thought it was the phone giving problems again. I put a different update.pkg on the SD card, started up with the volume buttons held in then the power.

The phone finds the update.pkg and tries to update the phone. So before the phone starts up, the SD is recognised. After the phone starts up, its not recognised.

Phone Details:

Android 2.2.2

Baseband Version:

GAUSB1A135100-EU

Kernel:

2.6.32.9-perf

Build:

15609

Steps I have taken to fix the issue:

Formatting the SD Card in Fat32, NTFS, exFat and Fat. Made sure the SD card is firmly inserted.

Tested updating the firmare again from SD card, Loads 100% fine, but once the phone starts up, cannot access the SD Card.

When I plug the Dell into the laptop, drivers are installed and nothing else happens.

3 or 4 factory Resets

Both SD cards tested worked before in my Dell Streak, one is a Micro 2 and the other is not.

Can anyone Please point me in the right direction to fixing this, I can’t send the streak back to the UK. I am in South Africa and the and it almost cost the amount of the phone to get it there and back

How come I can load an update.pkg from the SD Card but not access the SD card from Within Android?
[Streak 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cdzo72:
When the option to mount is greyed out, that means that the card is already mounted.

Is the option to "Unmount SD card" visible or "Format SD card"

You should really let the Streak format the card for optimum performance
[Samsung Infuse 4G] samsat:
So here is my dilemma.

I have been an HTC user for years. My Touch Pro 2 is hanging together by threads and needs replacing. Android is the way to go.

I have a Euro spec factory unlocked Iphone 4 on the way to me from my office in South Africa but I really do not like the Iphone form factor.

I considered the HTC Inspire but wanted to wait for the Infuse which seems to be getting great reviews.

I could probably sell the unlocked Iphone here in the USA for some decent money (they appear to be selling up above the $600 mark!!) and then use the proceeds to buy the Infuse off contract and still have some change so that when the Galaxy S2 comes out I could even sell the Infuse and upgrade to the GS2.

Does my logic make sense?

Any other suggestions?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] pthfnder89:
I basically did the same thing except I had my iPhone for about a year before I sold it so it was fairly used. It was a 16GB black iPhone in fair condition and I jailbroke it before I sold it. I got $380 but I know some people who have gotten up to $450, just depends on the day.

I bought the Infuse off-contract from Amazon Wireless for $580, so it bascially cost me $200. But I'm really happy that when my contract ends next year I can either get off AT&T or sell my Infuse and upgrade to whatever the newest dual-core phone is.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] carhigh:
I bought mine with 100 off for early upgrade. Trade in another phone, or sell for a little more and that brings it down more.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] bella92108:
Your logic is great, except let me give you some info on what my situation was as it was very similar:

If you're in a good CraigsList city, which I see you're in SoCal... I'm in the bay area. Where there's a big Craigslist community like in CA, you can get pretty good deals on Infuse brand new. I bought several for $375-425 (started buying one for me and my friends wanted a couple so I ended up buying 4 total, haha).

I too came from iPhone 4. I had 2 unlocked iPhone 4s from the UK. The demand in the US for these is absolutely unbelievable. One I sold for $1100 2 weeks ago, and the other I sold for $1050 yesterday. Both sold on eBay. Keep in mind they were both less than 6 months old (one was a 6 week old white version, hence the higher price)... but there's a huge market out there for factory unlocked models. When the iPhone 4 came out, I flew to London, bought 4 and kept 2, sold the other 2 for $2000 each, so it paid off all four :-) ... they're not cheap over there (about $920 USD), which is why they fetch so much resale.

I first tried the Inspire 4G. It's a good phone, but the killer for me was the battery, which to be blunt, sucked. I sold it and got the Infuse. I've only had the infuse for a week now, but the battery is much better than the Inspire 4G, and the overall performance is great. I did like the metalic build of the HTC, but I suppose I can't have it all, and the battery on the inspire was just a total deal killer.

Welcome to CA... hope my info helps :-) Best of luck to you.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] samsat:
Many thanks for the replies.

Bella, thanks for the welcome, I am in SD.

I checked Craiglist here no Infuse adverts but there are quite a few on Ebay.

Another option would be to just pay the $199 to ATT for the Infuse and renew for another 2 years. Its part of a family plan so its unlikely we will change anytime soon.

I will put the Iphone which I think will be brand new in its sealed box, on Ebay. I assume when you sold yours on Ebay you did not allow for any returns?