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[Xperia Arc General] enrique71:
I just got off the phone with Sony Ericsson Customer Care USA. I explained the problem and the CSR told me, after a 10 minute hold that the damage I described is considered PHYSICAL DAMAGE and is NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY! If I want it repaired I would have to pay for it.

I explained this is a quality issue and that several people are experiencing the same issue - She said it is still NOT COVERED.

So .. Doubt Sony will issue a bulletin of sorts to have ALL midnight blues fixed.

We are S.O.L I think.
[Xperia Arc General] Poker gypsy:
not me I use screen lock!
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
That really sucks. Especially if it's a quality issue, I expect it to be covered under warranty.
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
If your voice is not heard, they are not crazy to spend more money on this. Other products which get some sort of fix is because of their bigger market.

Our voice needs to be heard somewhere like SE BLOG? Most of us paid more than $650 for their phones (am I the only one?) and usually SE repair has a $180 flat fee no matter what. This is not fair.
[Xperia Arc General] samven582:
Does anybody who has a rogers arc have cracks?
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
I just bought a blue one from sony style USA before reading this thread and waiting its delivery. Is this just a LT15i problem or does the LT15a suffer from it too? I am seriously considering sending it back for a refund! What do you guys think?
[Xperia Arc General] danalex:
Sadly i found this thread today as i was thinking to update my xperia x10 and i must say IT IS NOT THE FIRST TIME !:mad:

Anyone who has had a xperia X1 knows the problems it had with the cracks. (u can also search here on xda as its a huge thread)

I thought that won't happen again but it seems i was wrong. Most of the time they will blame you for not handling well the phone even tho the crack appears out of nowhere and will make u pay for repairs.

The only solution is to shout it out on social channels like facebook, and when their popularity will drop maybe they will reconsider their attitude regarding their costumers...
[Xperia Arc General] enrique71:
Yes, mine is a Rogers Arc and it has a crack already.
[Xperia Arc General] kistigun:
I've also had a X1. Had to return it six times because of the cracks in the housing, they always repaired it or offered a new phone. Never had to pay anything
[Xperia Arc General] danalex:
and even so... it seems normal to u that it stays more in service than in your pocket?

it is not about paying repairs here, it's about the respect SE shows to u selling a cheap plastic for 500E .
[Xperia Arc General] samven582:
how long did it take before you saw cracks in the housing?
[Xperia Arc General] enrique71:
4 days, but it's very slight. What I did is stopped using the power button to lock and turn off the phone, I use a program now to mitigate adding downward pressure to the housing by the power button.
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
4 days!!!!!!!:eek:

I am expecting mine to be delivered today. I am sending it back without even opening the box!!!! :mad:
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
lol, it may arrive cracked?
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
I will be devastated if or when it cracks! :(
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
This is the truth of this issue. Power button is relatively small(good design) but not easy to push therefore you have to use more pressure on it to make it work. I guess proximity sensor under the power button is inline and when you push the button too hard it make that move downward and cause the crack over time.
[Xperia Arc General] Flo95:
But not all crack that fast. Made 3 weeks without crack today. And hopefully mine won't crack ever.
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
Just got this reply from SE Global on twitter

Sony Ericsson Global @SEAnswers replied to you:
[Xperia Arc General] enrique71:
Indeed, I have a tiny hairline crack so I'll be extra careful when powering up. Coming over from an X10 with a larger power button, I used to press my index finger pretty hard over the whole top to turn the sucker on .. Can't do that here if I want this phone to stay in one piece :p
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
Is there any other way to lock the screen or power off?
[Xperia Arc General] enrique71:
Of course.

To power off and reboot, I use an app called "Xperia Reboot"

To lock the screen (saves a ton of battery by the way), I use an app called "Screen Off and Lock"

The only problem now is turning it on .. for that you need to hold down the power button of course.
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
Cool, thanks. I found the "Screen Off and Lock" apk in the market. But, I could not find the "Xperia reboot". Could you direct me to where I can find it please?
[Xperia Arc General] festa20:
So has se had any more info to what they are going to do with this
[Xperia Arc General] gabhru:
I use app called "Lock Screen Widget". To turn the screen on, I just press the home button on the front.
[Xperia Arc General] enrique71:
Xperia Reboot APK is at the bottom:

http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...rc-neo-play-x10-x8-x10-mini-and-x10-mini-pro/
[Xperia Arc General] shtreber:
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?u...st=155796&notif_t=board_post_reply#post155796

some good news... crack is covered by warranty from now....
[Xperia Arc General] xtacy!:
Thanks for sharing that mate. I say that's awesome news. Hurrah!
[Xperia Arc General] bill.d:
it is good news but there is no word on whether its being replaced with a re engineered part or the same crappy quality part that will just break again in a few weeks....
[Xperia Arc General] Nirak:
You probably know, but in standby mode (when using screen Off and Lock) you can also use the home button to turn your screen back on again.
[Xperia Arc General] bloomer2011:
Sony Ericsson Australia representative has confirmed that they WILL NOT fix this if the phone was bought in another country. Not necessarily a surprise, but you've got to love the lack of goodwill when the problem is systemic rather than individual.
[Xperia Arc General] ARC X12:
I live here in the Philippines and mine is Misty silver. I bought it last July 4, 2011 and now ( 10 days after puchase ) i just discovered that it has the crack. This wasnt here yesterday but i discovered it this morning.

See attached pictures.
[Xperia Arc General] Nimche:
That seems more like you were at party last night and phone in your pocket and you drunk and didn't see it and sat on your phone:D That is more like earth quack faults...:eek:
[Xperia Arc General] ARC X12:
I always keep the phone in a leather case. The phone doesnt have any scratches or dents because i care for it very well. I suspect that this has something to do with heating problems at the back of the case causing the housing to become very brittle.
[Xperia Arc General] sourcingcat:
Original Sony Ericsson Xperia ARC X12 full Housing case Replacement

:mad:this is too bad,it's quite expensive mobilephone,i cracked mine by falling on the hard rock on traveling,but i have replacing it now,i wish i wont' need to change the housing again.it's quite expensive,i bought it from lingosbox at 45.97$ including shipping fee.there are only two colors availbe.
[Xperia Arc General] dubist:
i have a rootet Xperia Arc and with some Blackmart Apps :P

tomorrow i will send my Arc to a Service Center here in Germany .

Do you think i must flash the Stock Rom without any apps or Root ?
[Xperia Arc General] batman_112:
For your peace of mind....

For your peace of mind everyone, I just got this e-mail confirmation from the Xperia USA team confirming that the crack in covered under warranty :)
[Xperia Arc General] im_iceman:
I've got the SE UK product team looking into this for us too.. One of my fellow testlabbers has sent is phone in for analysis!.. it'll take a while to get answers but when we do I'll post back here.. don't expect anything from me for a few weeks though.
[Xperia Arc General] radheck:
any answer about we change the housing with a new kind of housing or only is a new housing with the same problem?
[Xperia Arc General] x9745:
I have changed FOC in Singapore.
[Xperia Arc General] ARC X12:
Whats an FOC?
[Xperia Arc General] Jasand:
Free of charge
[Xperia Arc General] radheck:
But Did you change by new one o other different kind of housing !!??:confused:
[Xperia Arc General] ARC X12:
To those who had their housing changed with a new one, did they use the same sticker from the old housing and attached it with the new housing or did they use a new sticker?
[Xperia Arc General] x9745:
I can't confirm whether same or better. It look the same from color.
[Xperia Arc General] x9745:
Can't tell as well. But they should use new sticker if changing the new housing, otherwise.....
[Xperia Arc General] xperia arc:
Arc crackes and UK repair center

I've sent my Arc last Monday to SE repair center (UK) after I sent them an e-mail to explain about the crack after which they replied saying it needs to be checked by their expert to see if it is a manufacture fault..otherwise I well pay for the repair if it's not a manufacture fault (ridiculous)...anyway I'm still waiting for any response from them....
[Xperia Arc General] cmmp:
@ARC X12

did SE replace your housing? for free? or if not, how much did it cost?
[Xperia Arc General] ARC X12:
Bro, just reported it last july 14. Customer service said that they already raised it to higher management. I sent them a message regarding the crack and even sent them the link wherein Sony Ericirsson advised their service centers to cover it under warranty. They said that i was the first one to report that problem. Does your arc have the crack also?
[Xperia Arc General] danalex:
anyone with manufactured date week 22 who has a crack?

(it is written on phone under battery "wXX" )
[Xperia Arc General] cmmp:
no crack yet, but at the right hand corner edge of the front housing some paint has chipped off...mine is misty silver, please let me know what response se has for your phone, thanks!
[Xperia Arc General] ARC X12:
Ok i will. By the way, you can buy original housings in ebay at around $33 but the problem is the installation and also i don't want the IMEI sticker located at the back of the battery to be messed up.
[Xperia Arc General] chill today:
I had exactly the same response when I called.

I have the feeling they are trying to fob us all off.

Yes I have cracks.

chill.............
[Xperia Arc General] rescares:
Edited.

Thanks.
[Xperia Arc General] Poker gypsy:
it scares me to think send your phone in for a month or so to get it fixed then another month or more and the cracks come back?
[Xperia Arc General] elnitrox:
is there anyone here from UAE with same issue?im afraid my arc starting to have it also very very small start from the sensor. i might ring some people here on what they have to say about the issue. ive been using it like 3 months from now never been dropped always have a pouch or jelly case.
[Xperia Arc General] radheck:
more information :

http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=232304

http://talk.sonyericsson.com/message/84936#84936

http://talk.sonyericsson.com/message/84003#84003

https://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=35313373389&topic=27898

http://talk.sonyericsson.com/message/84766#84766

Thats too sad.!!!!:mad::mad::mad::mad::mad:
[Xperia Arc General] radheck:
new update :

https://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=35313373389&topic=27898
[Android Themes] laura331:
I want a theme that will put all the applications on pages like the iPhone rather than on the menu.
[Android Themes] XAviierG:
Miui has that
[Android Themes] Smokeey:
Buy an iPhone.

or try MIUI.

Why'd you buy Android?
[Android Themes] Tehloy:
Just press the menu icon to open your menu and make it look like iphone. For side scrolling, use ADW launcher.

Really, I don't see the point of making android look like the fruit phone. A key feature of android is customization, so just have fun making your own homescreen. And the menu is just a button-press away, there's nothing wrong with an extra tap to open your menu.

Just put your most frequently used apps onto your homescreen. Done. :)
[Android Themes] vipaman:
Go launcher also and regima launcher(3D launcher and it's free).....It just that u have 2 search and try it out!!!

If I have helped u, hit thanks,:D
[Android Themes] scottjb:
Vlauncher does what you want.
[Android Themes] LuffyPSP:
why did you buy an android again? aargh. i jumped back from MIUI cuz i wanted my apps in the drawer. yeah i know can change the launcher, but MIUI works best with their launcher only for me. using others only lead to sluggish and crash.
[General Topics] maxcool12345:
Hello,

I was wondering if someone can modify the screen off and lock app to work it with sync with lock button like nexus s. It would be a gr8 experience.

please let me know if somebody is interested on working on it with dev.

Thanks in advance.!!

here's the link for the app

http://www.google.com/m/url?client=...YQFjAA&usg=AFQjCNG1cn8bdX991naWu-np7d2e-_QZsA

send from my GT-S5670(updated to 2.3.4) using XDA app
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rdia:
hello okay! I get this rom Language Portugues htc touch diamond 2 with the original executable. RUU_Topaz_S2_HTC_PTG_2.53.410.3_Radio_Signed_Topaz
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] einsteinecker:
So that Portuguese ROM is the one with Broadcomm Bluetooth software?
[Android Apps and Games] hei6185:
The Demoflo applications and videos are for HTC Preferred Authorized Resellers and HTC Sales demo usage. But I found the website and I would share it to you all.

http://demo.htc.com/

EDIT: Screenshots later
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] xjarl:
Well.. I haven't this one untill now. But i want to know if there are any body has the same idea with me.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] PhoenixFx:
A simple cable adaptor will not work, because for that to work, Asus has to specially support outputting a compatible composite analogue signal through their HDMI connector, which I don't think they will. However, they have announced a standard VGA adaptor, with that you can connect an analog TV with a VGA input. If you have an even older TV, then you'll have to use a HDMI to RCA converter box like this.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] frosty5689:
Like above, you'll need an active digital to analog converter cable (it either is a box or requires some batteries with a bulky part in the middle), since the Transformer only outputs digital signal (speculated). With the VGA adapter becoming available, you can go VGA Adapter -> VGA to RCA and it should work (I'm assuming the VGA adapter will also output sound with RCA or 3.5mm jack)
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] Codiox:
there must be a build in analog signal within the HDMI output, because the adapter is only a cable. and i dont think there isnt any converter in the HDMI VGA cable.

i think these two will perfect match for our problem:

VGA to HDMI cable (offical Asus cable)

http://www.cyberport.de/notebook/zubehoer/kabel-adapter/adapter---hdmi/1D09-36V/asus-mini-hdmi-zu-vga-kabel-fuer-eee-pad-transformer.html

VGA to Scart Converter

http://www.amazon.de/Pc-TV-Konverter-Notebook-verbinden/dp/B001W0A9Z8/ref=cm_cr_pr_sims_t
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] visualvalhalla:
HDMI only has digital signals for both video and audio. You will require an active HDMI to Composite video box. Search Amazon for "HDMI to Composite video".... can't post links yet
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] PhoenixFx:
Yes, a standard HDMI output is purely digital, but I think Transformer's HDMI output is designed to be reconfigured to output an analog VGA signal as well (a port is just a set of pins, you can output just about anything as long as the underlying hardware supports it; like some phones can output a HD video signal through a USB port etc.. ). I say this because photos of the announced mini HDMI to VGA adaptor is too small to be an active converter.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] acid123:
I have a hdmi to component and VGA converter at home,

So can test this for you tomorrow when I get home,

There isn't any reason why a adapter won't work,

To get a analogue signal then the VGA adapter for the transformer connects to the data port at the bottom,
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] visualvalhalla:
HP has a similar HDMI - VGA dongle... looks a lot like the Asus' version too. I wonder if it works.

http://www.shopping.hp.com/product/computer/categories/cables/1/accessories/NP031AA%23ABA
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] acid123:
well check today and hdmi to vga and component both worked,

my converter looks similar to this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/LKV385-HDMI-DVI-Analog-VGA-Audio-Converter-V1-3B-/250829145374?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3a6695051e

but bought my one 2yrs back for £140

i also tried hdmi to component and vga using just the cables,

which didnt work due to hdcp....
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] acid123:
there one here going really cheap on ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HDMI-RGB-and-VGA-converter-Farnell-AV17444-/170658933850?pt=UK_Computing_CablesConnectors_RL&hash=item27bc10ac5a

40mins left on auction and its only £21
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mtkhalid:
The phone ran out of battery so i came home and plugged it in. Now it dosent turn on. I charged it over night. I had no mods done to the phone. no water damage.

The charging light dosent turn on. I know the battery is good cuz i tried it another Desire HD.

Now for the confusing part. the Computer does recognize the phone but nothing is displayed on the screen. I plugged it in and the computer tried installing drivers for it, but failed.

The screen shows nothing.

Ive tried a hard reset by holding down VOL DOWN + Power but nothing.

Any help/ input is appreciated.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pwraggcan:
It sounds like it needs to go back to htc for repair under warranty.

Sent from my Motorola Startac running Atari 2600 software!
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mtkhalid:
warranty

sadly it is out of warranty. plus i do not have the original purchase receipt.

Seems like i will have to send it out for repair outside of HTC.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AndriodLover:
Sounds like a bricked phone.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bruno_123:
just guessing but you could try through fastboot to see if it recognizes anything , another threda with same problem is here and still no solution: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1040054
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maggif:
I'm in an identical spot, after installing NFS Shift, the battery went very low and didn't get past HTC screen on boot. Next I went to charge it from mains, it sat for a while on the red light , then died after 5 mins, no light no life. I find it hard to believe how many people are having this problem.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mtkhalid:
well im about to send it out for repair. A XDA member does repair work on these for half of what HTC is charging. Lets see what he can do.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darude0306:
Good luck on that bro. I hope it can be fixed for ya! ;)
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maggif:
Could you me advise me the member who can do this or get him to pm me.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raze599:
Could you also PM me the name of this member please?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pwraggcan:
+1

Sent from my Motorola Startac running Atari 2600 software!
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] real35:
did you get it worked? I have the same problem.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maggif:
Anyone? Hello
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Van Aaken:
Did you try to remove battery
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JSLEnterprises:
seach for a thread containing QPST or QLOAD

you'll find me in this thread as well.

He's using a RIFF Box to reformat the internal memory/ repartition, and get the basics back on the device (bootloader, and recovery)
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ProreX:
I'm interested also in this topic.Not that I need it, but I see that it is a problem for some people. Can anybody say how they solved and what was real problem. Also, how to avoid this.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ellyn:
i have seen similar problems with laptops and it's usually caused by a short-circuited battery. You can try borrowing a battery and see if it works
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] concreteman:
Similar problem here

I have an untouched Desire HD. It was a staff phone (they all have HD2's, or Desire HD's and I have Sensation).

Today my ops manager told me his was not charging (been having charging for a short time). I took it off him and gave him a spare Xperia x10. I tried charging from PC and it just flashed the charge light. It also random vibrated about 7 times quite quickly (no sim card in it so not a message or call).

Brought it home and put it on mains power - still no signs of life.

Have pulled battery and left for 15 mins, pulled SD card.

tried again connecting to laptop, not even falshing charge light this time.

Plugged it into the mains again, pulled battery while still plugged in, replaced battery, now i have solid charge light (orange)

Will report if this works.

Edit - left it "charging for about 40 mins, tried the power button - nothing, pulled the battery, nothing, plugged the power back in, nothing, pulled the battery while power plugged in, got the 7 vibrations, then nothing.

Guess it's a warranty job.
[Streak 5 General] sanyokt4j:
before we start sorry for the horrible grammar, i'm not native to U.S. so its kind of a challenge (if anyone can put it together in good grammar I'd be happy to edit this post)

Disclaimer: this may cripple your phones sms and mms functionality do at own risk

Anyways after going crazy for the past 3 weeks, searching all of the internet and obviously getting lots of crap from people who have iPhones I finally figured out a fix for mms images to show up full size on t-mo usa.

p.s. be nice this is my first post and i'm trying to be helpful to those who ran into the same issue

Things needed:

- rooted dell streak 5 (running froyo)

- mms.apk from cyanogenmod nexus one rom (cm6.1.1)

- t-mobile sim card

- root explorer installed on phone

- memory card

The process

Step 1.

load the mms.apk file from cyanogenmod onto any folder on your memory card

Step 2.

use root explorer to navigate to following folder on your phone:

system/app

Step 3.

mount R/W (enable read/write)

scroll down until you find the file labeled "mms.apk" copy the file to a safe spot on your memory card

Step 4.

navigate into folder with cyanogenmod "mms.apk" file, cut and paste file into directory from step #2 ( enable r/w if needed, overwrite file already there)

Step 5.

press and hold on mms.apk file, scroll down to permissions, put a check mark on all 3 in top row(owner)

Step 6.

look within "/system/app" for a file right underneath the mms.apk, I'm not fully sure about the name as far as i recall the name began with "mmso...." delete this file.

Step 7.

Reboot your device

Step 8.

navigate back to system apps folder and install mms.apk as if it were a regular app (not sure if r/w permissions are needed here)

Step 9.

Reboot device, open up messaging app, press menu button then click settings.

scroll down til you see "custom user agent" selection, select nokia n95 from the menu.

Step 10.

give yourself a pat on the back if everything worked correctly and you get full size mms :D

Notes:

-the device i'm using is an aws version of the streak mini not sure if this would work for unlocked streaks