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[HTC EVO 3D] vudu:
I don't know about super cheap, but there are cheaper that work just as well. I decided to try the Halo protectors off of Amazon (antiglare) and those work just fine. 3 for 5.95 total and I've got no complaints. Ignore the review that says you lose 3d because if the protector....don't know what that person is smoking.

For reference, I've used more expensive ones in the past (clarivue, boxwave, etc) and the Halo ones seem comparable. Of course I'll need to see how they do in the long run...but the clarivue one I have on the EVO 4G has scrathes on it after a year.
[HTC EVO 3D] phatmanxxl:
I bought some cheap screen protectors and the first one is already scratched all to hell, I had a metal stylus in my pocket with the phone. You can get 4 (cut them yourself) for under $5 at walmart.
[HTC EVO 3D] Vinchenzop:
I just have my left pocket dedicated to my phone, and only my phone...I didn't have a screen protector on my 4G and it looks as flawless as the day I got it last Aug. I've got OCD when it comes to my electronics, so I hate when there's visible wearin any part of my phone, and all I use is the generic snap over case that keeps a gap between my desk and the screen/camera lens

I'd say a screen protector is unnecessary, but it's all about circumstances and preference.

Edit: but I would add that if someone was going to get a screen protector, I'd suggest to at least get a good one...you get what you pay for.
[HTC EVO 3D] Harfainx:
Also though, the 4G has Gorilla Glass. The 3D does not.

There are already threads coming up talking about how people scratched the screens on their 3Ds. I would definitely suggest a screen protector on this beast.
[HTC EVO 3D] d12bn:
Changed my mind

I had a Hero for 2 years and it had no scratches. I bought a zagg screen protector and I hated the feel and orange peel look so took it off after a day. I had a Seido combo case with belt clip for my Hero so the glass alwys is protected and never carried it in my pocket.

I read all this and agreed with everyone that said you don't need a screen protector.

I bought the same Seido combo case for my 3vo and since its still my new toy it has been handled with care. Never in a pocket, on a beach, mechanic shop, just at home since I'm unemployed. Its never been laid face down or dropped.

Well guess what! Some how I have a scratch, you can see it and feel it with your finger nail. It almost seems impossible that it happened but it did.

So now I'm researching screen protectors and hope to find one with out the plastic orange peel look.
[HTC EVO 3D] sparhawk6:
I am awaiting patiently for SGP to release their Ultra Crystal screen protector. I had one for my EVO 4G and it worked great - never peeled off, no bubbles...perfect.

http://www.sgpstore.com/
[HTC EVO 3D] Harfainx:
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/spm1hev3d.htm

I got the Crystal Clear on my old EVO, my wife's EVO, and my 3D. Nobody ever notices that there is a screen protector on it, and it doesn't have that strange grippy feel to it that some protectors have.
[HTC EVO 3D] xPhantom:
+1 for the Seidio screen protectors... I had one on my EVO 4G and currently have one on my EVO 3D. Can't even tell it's there. Looks and feels just like the original glass.
[HTC EVO 3D] GrimReaper24:
Keeps scratches and finger print free :D gorilla glass is a joke .
[HTC EVO 3D] d12bn:
finger prints

Is any SP better for glare and finger prints?
[HTC EVO 3D] GrimReaper24:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150623970249&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123 this one is sweet .
[HTC EVO 3D] bitslizer:
for best glare and finger prints, you want a matte/anti-glare screen

you will lose the shiny glass look, and also will have a slight speckle/rainbow effect on bright/white pixels. I use mine in the sun and in the car all the time so I'm used to it and accept the trade off.

I stuck my Boxwave Anti-Glare from my TP2 to the 3vo and confirmed that the 3d effect is still visible with a matte screen.

I took a chance and brought this cheapo off ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250840342632

I should be getting it this weekend or early next week, I'll report back when i get it.
[HTC EVO 3D] Fahrbot:
Evo 3D is delicate

I too had my Evo 4G since about the time it was released till the time I picked up my Evo 3D a couple of weeks ago. During that time I never treated it that well. It was always in my pocket and sometimes with my keys with no screen protector or case. It didn't have a scratch on the screen when I picked up my 3D. I've had my 3D now for a couple of weeks and treated it pretty much the same as the 4G thinking I'd be safe. I now have a bunch of scratches including one deep one that I'm not sure how it got since I had it in an empty pocket at the time. I also have parts of the rim now showing silver since it's made out of aluminum and not plastic like the old 4G.

Like it's been said earlier in this thread the 3D's glass is NOT Gorilla glass. Do not make the mistake of using an Evo 3D without a screen protector like I did. The 4G was a much more durable phone.
[HTC EVO 3D] overclockxp:
I have babied my 3D. I kept in in a pocket all by itself. And the screen got a small scratch. I don't know how or with what. So now I use a screen protector. I'm ticked but luckily it is a small scratch that doesn't interfere at all, nor with the 3D.
[HTC EVO 3D] quinxy:
I can't imagine not having a screen protector. I try to take great care of my phones, but things happens... The screen protectors seem like they've saved me from scratches big and small. I think it's great that so many go without them and seem no worse for wear, if nothing else it gives me peace of mind.
[HTC EVO 3D] EricSS619:
To be honest I have tried tons of kinds and my favorite was a cheap no brand ebay one. It looked fine and after using it on a screen with a stylus even it never had any scratches.
[HTC EVO 3D] bitslizer:
+1

i just got this 1.50 shipped anti-glare one off ebay for my 3vo, and its better than the 10x more expensive boxwave I have on my TP2, I also compare it to my coworkers OEM Apple IP4 anti-glare, i can't really tell the difference.

the one thing i have to say is, with the expensive name brand, you know what you are getting (from reviews and such). With cheapy no name ebay, you are really playing luck of the draw, may get good one, may get really crappy one.
[HTC EVO 3D] ffolkes:
I got a pack of Halo protectors from Amazon for $5 + $1 shipping. So far very satisfied. They are cut so accurately, they're difficult to apply because you have to be *perfectly* aligned. But they seem decently durable so far.
[HTC EVO 3D] Uncle Lizard:
I put my 3vo in my pocket with keys, change, pocket knife, ect. And not one scratch! Maybe I'm lucky?
[HTC EVO 3D] bitslizer:
JINX! :D

10char
[HTC EVO 3D] rmoyer62:
I keep my phone in my pocket by itself and after 2 days have a scratch...had to go to sprint today and get a screen protector. I was shocked my EVO 4G never had this problem.
[HTC EVO 3D] jojotd1283:
i would think so u wouldn't get scratches. :D
[Wildfire General] calyxim:
Hi guys,

It's been a week since I installed CM7.0.3. I think I can write down pros and cons of both roms. By the way I tried dk and joker but didn't find them stable.

Here it goes;

Speed:

CM7 hands down. Butter smooth.

Stock rom isn't too bad but lags 0.2 seconds when opening stuff which is a tad annoying. Also laggy with angry birds. (i don't play games, just tried it for testing)

Stability:

CM7 is good but not as stable as stock froyo. Froyo keeps runing and running. CM7 has crashed 3 times in a week.

Battery life:

I am getting 30 hours with CM7. 55 hours with stock froyo. (same cpu speed)

Common Apps:

This is where stock rom wins as well. CM7 Gmaps and Gtalk fonts really suck.

It may not be a big deal for some users but for me it is a big problem as I use these apps at least 5 times a day.

With stock rom skype is unusable. CM7 wins here if you use hands free option.

Radio: (reception)

I can't tell the difference to be fair. wifi, gps, cell. they all feel the same. Stock gps is definitely more battery friendly.

Customization:

CM7 wins again. Stock froyo is not customizable unless you install shed loads of apps on it.

Conclusion:

CM7 is like an aston martin. If you get one you'll have a big grin on your face. On the other hand you'll spend a lot of time waiting for a recovery van on the side of a motorway.

Then stock froyo must be a good old toyota corolla. It always gets you there. Not in style though...
[Wildfire General] Myrmidon83:
Haha, good comparison. :)

I would say battery life is pretty similar, not any significant gains over stock rom though I will tone down the cpu frequency further in standby as I have noticed CM7 is better in this aspect.

I would agree with the majority of your comparison though, nice balanced review.
[Wildfire General] Lesicnik1:
I get good battery life from CM7, because I use SetCPU and smartly set profiles. (low battery=low cpu clock, screen off=low-ish cpu clock...)
[Wildfire General] calyxim:
I experienced some problems with setcpu. On low cpu clock setting, when I receive a call it takes 3 rings for the phone to realize it is receiving a call. Which makes me miss lots of calls.
[Wildfire General] 3xeno:
That's a drawback of setting the min speed too low. Which is why I keep it at 245.

BTW, it is not recommended to use SetCPU anymore, because it may clash and cause issues with the default CM Settings. Keeping the governor at Smartass under CM Settings, is equivalent to having a profile in SetCPU for Screen Off.
[Wildfire General] ilDuceo:
i like CM7 very much, but with FroYo my battery (with wifi or data on all the time, and juicedeffender) was last for 2 days... now, with wifi (not all day) its like 1 day max.... very disappointing... :\
[Wildfire General] Jamuska:
Nice comparison, I mostly agree to this. I haven't noticed any crashes so far (been using for ~a week now) and my sd card loads faster on reboot.

I really like using CM7, and there's no going back to stock froyo.
[Wildfire General] AloneInShadow707:
I'm running CM7 nightly for quite some time now and I can say it works even better.

Running it overclocked at all times, lasts a day or two depending on how much I stress the phone.

As for camera I flashed the MIUI camera which is a lot better then stock CM7 one, image quality and speed of the app is marvelous.

Just like you said, it's highly customizable; I wouldn't go back to the stock one anytime soon :D
[Wildfire General] -SmOgER:
You can say what you want, but for me, even stock rom is faster than CM7, especially in settings menu (scrolling), but of course applications is a different thing (if you have enough patience to find one)..
[Wildfire General] bynge:
CM7 looks dull and takes the punch out of user experience.

Battery life is not a issue if it is more than a day.

Ultimately what sells is user experience and hence hTC Sense wins.
[Wildfire General] rolks:
you can't compare stock froyo with aosp gingerbread
[Wildfire General] scobodon:
Sorry, can't agree with that at all.

You just need to run a benchmark app to see cm7 is way faster than stock even without over clocking.

Not sure what you mean by the second part of your post. :confused:
[Wildfire General] ameya88:
Hey could you send me the link to the camera update???? Thanks!!
[Wildfire General] ameya88:
I am planning of using the CM 7.0.3 Stable version. Does anyone know how the camera quality is in this version???
[Wildfire General] calyxim:
In a word;

Crap :D

I find CM nightly builds more stable than the 7.0.3
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jkhouw1:
I installed the vzw boot strapper from the market which installed a different kernel. is it possible using the backup it made to restore the kernel I had before? there is just too much broken in this one so I woukd like to go back to the stock vzw + update so I can get bluetooth working again.

thanks.

*EDIT: I'm guessing no, since clockwork did the filesystem conversion? So I guess I need to return to stock :(
[Optimus One, P500, V General] alphamale20:
have a question here,

why is it there's no picture of me in creating/replying to a message.

all i can see is a gray picture, despite i already change my profile

thnx for the response
[Optimus One, P500, V General] S1ckness:
I'm also missing the pic of me in the sms app.

Would be great to have one there.

Anyone knows a fix?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] naturist:
If you could use the search button, you would have found the solution.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1092400&highlight=sms+picture

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=895499&highlight=sms+picture

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=953130&highlight=sms+picture
[Optimus One, P500, V General] S1ckness:
Thank you :)

That worked great.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] alphamale20:
success.. thx :D

back to 2.2
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] MatthewWu:
Please, can anyone give me or make samsung galaxy mini boot animation to our X8. I'm very like samsung bootanimation, but when i see my brother samsung galaxy mini, the file is another format that unknown format. Can anyone help me?? :confused:
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] codfreak:
i think you have to run a ported Samsung ROM on your x8 which uses such strange file formats for the bootanimation, but currently the Custom ROMs for thw X8 are HTC ROMs or based on Cyanogenmod 6/7.

But maybe there´s a way to convert it...
[XPERIA X8 Themes and Apps] MatthewWu:
Someone at XDA said that the format (.qng) is a image file! Someone know how to open thos file?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] p0is0n87:
i just flashed ARHD 5.1.11, when i drag and drop some files from my sd card to the pc, it works. but when i drag and drop back from pc to the sd card which is in my dhd connected by usb, i got the 'the device is not ready' error message. and the pc cannot locate my sd card anymore though phone still shows im connected in disk drive. the error message only appears when i tried to transfer files larger than 1mb. i tried rebooting pc and dhd, google for help, change usb port, re-flash ARHD 5.1.11, tried another pc. no luck. can someone please help me on this matter? thanks!:(:(
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] p0is0n87:
Bump for help
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] p0is0n87:
bump...................
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flussen:
Flash another rom. Does the problem still exists?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] p0is0n87:
i've tried that. but it can't solve the problem. i've inserted the memory card to a card reader and transfer files and it work. so i don't know what's wrong with my phone.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amirshah77:
Same problem here, Incredible S

Nobody found a solution to this problem yet? I just realized I'm having the same problem with my HTC Incredible S ("the device is not ready" error while in the middle of transferring big files from PC to phone).

Could it be just an HTC issue? I also remember Desire HD having lots of other SD card issues (mainly SD card suddenly unrecognizable / unmounted at random times, sometimes requiring reboot).
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arz:
Unhappy*[Q] Villain Rom Error (not signed)_________________________________________

hi guys

i'm trying to install the villain rom on my sgs 2 (got it yesterday so nothing is modified except for the rooting)... now i've rooted the phone and i can start into the loader-thingy (with power, vol down and home)... but when i go to the option update from sd it tells me there's an error and the rom isn't signed...

now, i've tried it with and without whiping the phone but it still doesn't work.

i haven't renamed the villain rom file or anything...

can someone tell me what i need to do to flash the rom or how to make this error go away.

sorry, for my not-nerdie lingo but i was an iphone user from gen 1 til iphone 4...

thanks you so much for your help!

* * * * * * * * *
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] surya_mca:
simple..

when u goto recovery -> install from sd--> there u see a option called signed/unsigned-> select it.. there u can enable or disable... once done.. come back .. goto sd and flash it...

*Press Thanks Button if it helps U*
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sexpest699:
In recovery you need to select install zip from sd card. Definitely not UPDATE.ZIP then this should work. Shouldnt have to toggle signature checking i dont think.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lennyuk:
We always sign our zips!!!!!

You will never need to use "flash update.zip" always use "install zip from sd" in cwm.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arz:
hmmmmm... i don't see any of those options...

i see the following:

android system recovery <3e>

enter Ok key, select: vol up/ vol down

reboot system now

apply update from sdcard

wipe data/ factory reset

wipe cache partition

so i chose apply update from sdcard

then i mark villainRom-1.4.0.signed.zip

then

install / sdcard

finding update package...

opening update package...

veryfying update package..

e: signature verification failed

installation aborted.

????
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
You sure its 3e not 2e .You are looking for >>> choose zip .

What colour is the recovery ??

Why not flash 4e rom .

Its your recovery that is wrong not the rom .

jje
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arz:
nope, it says <3e>, the revovery menu is all in blue and the status messages are yellow...

there's no option "choose zip"

and what is 4e rom?

very sorry, it's all new to me... the last time i flashed roms was with win mobile about 10 years ago...

and where can i get this 4e?

aaaaaaaaaa....i'm so incredibly confused... :-s
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arz:
ok, i think i found the problem.... i have the stock kernel...or whatever it is called. damn...!

so basically i need to flash/ install the CWM thingy... i'll try that when i get back home!

thanks anyway to all of you who have replied!!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sexpest699:
Look for chainfire's cf root kernel kf2. It includes the latest 4.0. 0... recovery. All you do is flash the file via ODIN (1. 85) as pda. Look for that thread and it tells you how to do it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arz:
whats the difference between the one you mention and the clockworkmod? the CWM is on V 4.0.0.5...

thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1118693
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XpLoDWilD:
CWM/ClockworkMod is a recovery. CF-Root includes it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arz:
ok, it's all good now! thanks for the tip with the kernel!

cheers
[Off-topic] Adolf1994:
[YOUTUBE]loSzpvq73FY[/YOUTUBE]

here's a guy playing Amnesia: Dark Descent.

I laughed my ass off and I hope so you will ;)
[Thunderbolt General] yareally:
Just wondered if anyone had considered creating torrents for things instead of posting links to upload sites or having to worry about having to host things on a private server. This could solve a lot of problems and make downloads much faster for everyone. Linux users probably already know that many of the linux distro sites offer torrents just for that reason.
[Thunderbolt General] dms76:
I think they like to track the # of downloads, I don't know if you can do that with Torrents.
[Thunderbolt General] abn75:
Another reason is, such as with the bamf previews, they can take them down. On a torrent they do not have that option.

sent from my bolt
[Thunderbolt General] crookshanks:
This was suggested a couple months ago. I seeded BAMF and BAMF Remix 1.6.3 or something for a couple weeks and posted it in the BAMF thread because people asked but no one used it.
[Thunderbolt General] droidisawesome:
Why should they really care if they can take them down or not? If there is a problem with the ROM and it is bricking everyone's phone, just make a new sticky that says "Don't install this". This whole recurring theme about "don't re-post the ROM cause you might piss off the devs" is kind of silly.
[Thunderbolt General] abn75:
Because they were strictly previews, and it was stated as such that they would only be available for a short time. And honestly if a dev wants control over their Rom and where it's located, well more power to them.

sent from my bolt
[Thunderbolt General] droidisawesome:
So we are rooting our phones against the wishes of our carrier and manufacturer but don't want to upset a dev by posting their rom where folks can download it faster? We do the same thing with most all other applications on the internet without regard to the original developers. Firefox has retired Firefox 4 but you can still find plenty of places on the net to download it.
[Thunderbolt General] abn75:
Way I see it, the devs have the right to request that no one mirror their roms for what ever reason, be it tracking downloads, ability to take them down (again for what ever reason) or just plain being a ass. If people dont agree with that request, they can and should feel free to download a different rom.

Also with torrents, can you really be sure you are getting the correct file? how many people actually check the md5 before trying to flash the rom? Keeping it in the control of the dev insures, at least partially, that the download is correct.
[Thunderbolt General] droidisawesome:
Or we can continue with the spirit that makes the internet great including things like custom ROMs, and do whatever the hell we want to do.

This code is owned by Android / HTC. Did the devs get their permission before they modified it and posted their custom ROM?

Please, this whole "lets don't upset the devs" is getting really old. XDA is full of a bunch of dev ass kissers and smart ass devs.

If someone is too dumb to generate a MD5 then that is their fault.
[Thunderbolt General] icanhazdroid:
As stated above, torrents are a bad idea when it comes to flashing a Rom. Also if you do ever upload a Rom anywhere make sure you ask the developer first no matter whether you think you should or not
[Thunderbolt General] abn75:
If XDA is so bad, why are you here? Honestly? There are other sites, go find one
[Thunderbolt General] droidisawesome:
Nah, I'll just stay here and try to make it better ;)
[Thunderbolt General] icanhazdroid:
Well you're doing a fine job right now...
[Wildfire General] scobodon:
Im using CM 7.03 and when I open an email with images I get a button to press to view them.

Is there a setting to view images automatically ?
[Samsung Mesmerize] djsp00kyk:
I am having an issue with backup, restore, and even wiping data. Whenever the phone gets to the stage of android.secure it hangs up completely. I am using the red 3.2... with voodoo version. It happens at the same point in each process whenever the data hits android.secure portion. I was wondering if it is just the version that I am using or maybe just a single parameter being out of place or missing. I am on a showcase if that makes a difference. Any input would be appreciated.
[Samsung Mesmerize] akellar:
It's a known issue with that version. Try a different recovery.
[Samsung Mesmerize] djsp00kyk:
I flashed one from the h57 thread and it worked out great. Thanks for the reply as i didnt want to flash a different recovery unless that was the problem. I had some crazy issues swapping recoveries back and forth when i had the hero and did not want to flash unless that was going to fix it. Thanks again i appreciate the response and love the help and resources you guys give here in the mesmerize forum.
[Vibrant General] darktranquility18:
Not sure where to post this but I wanna buy two phones. Can be any of the following:

Samsung Vibrant

Samsung Captivate

Samsung Infuse

HTC Inspire

If you've got em and wanna sell, PM me and we can work out a deal.

Thanks

If this is in the wrong section, lemme know
[Vibrant General] shreddintyres:
you might want to contact xda member Scrizz i know he was trying to sell his vibrant