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[HTC EVO 3D] dfin13:
If it's like the Evo 4G screen, I wouldn't worry about a screen protector. I've had my Evo 4G since launch day, it's been dropped, drowned, and flung about my car in a rollover accident, and there's one tiny scratch near the top earpiece (not really even the screen) and another tiny, almost-invisible scratch on the screen. Evo glass is tough :) Some people have worse experiences with the glass than I have, but I'll take an 8 out of 10 screen after a year rather than murkying up that beautiful screen with a protector.
[HTC EVO 3D] chrischoi:
Get a cheap hard plastic screen protector. Can barely see it and work fine. Just learn to take the time and put it on correctly.
[HTC EVO 3D] mrjaydee82:
I went ahead and thanked both of you. Thank you for the quick responses
[HTC EVO 3D] RedWingsFan:
I always use screen protectors....but not the Zagg brand. You need the hard plastic kind like Clarvue (sp?). No adhesive or water to install. If applied correctly, you can't tell it is on. No orange peel look. No "sticky" feeling when touching the screen.
[HTC EVO 3D] daveeckert:
I don't like the Invisible shields, too sticky. But I always put on one of the clear ones. You can't tell it's on there, it doesn't smudge quite as much as the glass, and then I never worry about getting those micro scratches on it.

I got these off of Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054ENAYU

$5 for 3. The shipping is $1 - I ordered on Friday and they showed up in my mailbox (as a first class letter) on Monday. Popped it on, no bubbles, easy peasy. And now I have that peace of mind that a piece of sand isn't going to get trapped next to my screen and start scratching it up.
[HTC EVO 3D] panamaniac:
I just use the WriteRight Universal Screen Protectors. Comes with a pack of 5 that I've now used for several devices without exhausting the pack.

Even with a lot of care, there will be a bubble or two. But once the backlight is on, any such flaws are INVISIBLE to me so who cares?

The Panamaniac
[HTC EVO 3D] ScrapMaker:
I had an Invisible Shield for about 3 days on my Evo... it peeled off, and I got a free replacement. That peeled off too. I stuck it to my desk at work and stopped messing with it. Not a single scratch on my OG Evo, but I am also one careful mfer... I dropped it maybe 3 times in the entire year I owned it. Once on the pavement and it got a slight abbrasion on one of the plastic corners of the device.
[HTC EVO 3D] spencer88:
I had an InvisibleShield on m OG EVO and I ended up peeling it off. It made the screen too rubbery and really took away the feel of the touchscreen. I've never scratched my screen on my EVO or my new EVO 3D.
[HTC EVO 3D] ldominguez1986:
Def buy a screen protector. I didn't have one on my evo 4g and never had a problem and I got the evo 3d and it scratched so easily within the first two hours of owning it. Now because of the 3d screen i see a rainbow effect where the two scratches are. Be safe and get a screen protector. Hope this helps any
[HTC EVO 3D] dakidobf:
I'd definitely use one, just not a zagg. When I bought my otterbox for my Evo4g, it came with a screen protector and I loved it.
[HTC EVO 3D] mattfmartin:
Zagg, and the rest that go on with solution suck balls. Feels like someone jizzed all on your screen. Ones like l c clarvue are the best. Also you can take them off, clean and reuse.

Sent from my 3rd Dimension of Evolution
[HTC EVO 3D] mikebgb12:
havent had any trouble with the cheap ebay ones for both the OG evo and the 3d
[HTC EVO 3D] codee:
I've never used a screen protector in my life, and I've never had scratches per say, just several complete shatterings which wouldn't have been stopped by a screen protector. I work outdoors most of the time, in "dangerous" conditions for a touchscreen and at the most it might get a little dirty and just needs to be wiped off. Until I manage to scratch one somehow, I'll never use one - then again I ALWAYS have it holstered if it isn't in use.
[HTC EVO 3D] taminrob:
I have an anti-glare screen protector...dulls the screen a bit indoors (not enough to bother me) but I can also see the screen well in direct light.

Don't know what brand it is. When I got my 3D from BB they had some with these preinstalled and I took one of those.

While I cant say if its needed or not, I can say that I have always used one on touch screen phones and I have never had a scratched screen...better safe than sorry in my opinion.
[HTC EVO 3D] Gilbot:
I had a zagg shield on my Evo 4G for a while, but the damn thing would start to peel slightly around the edges from putting the phone in my pocket often. I ended up taking it off and used it without a protector. Having never used a phone without a protector I fell in love with the glass feel and have not used a screen protector since. I have insurance with BB and sprint so if I scratch or crack it, I'll just take it in for repair/replacement. Have not scratched the 4G since removing it.
[HTC EVO 3D] JakedGr8:
I recommend a screen protector based on the fact that almost nothing can scratch the glass, unless you really get some serious damage to it or some sand gets in your pocket. Honestly, I'm worried about the sand :p I suggest getting a cheap one or a cheap pack of 3 off of amazon. And don't do Zagg, I've heard so many complaints about it being "sticky". Good luck!

~ Jake
[HTC EVO 3D] chesarae.garza:
i used the one that came with the otterbox commuter....cant even tell its on there.
[HTC EVO 3D] Chevyboxer:
I got the anti glare/grease one from BB. It doesn't have the rubbery feel to it like the standard zagg ones. Costs a little more but it doesn't effect the view. Also like not having to wipe my phone after using it to talk on. Also had BB put it on. I had done one before and didn't get it on there correctly. I have no peeling. For every story you hear about how indestructible the glass is there is another story about how easily it was cracked/scratched.
[HTC EVO 3D] slapshot591:
I personally don't like Zagg. The feel of it just doesn't do it for me. I'm very fond of Sprint's screen protectors, exp the Anti-Glare. However I really want to see what the phone is like naked. I used screen protectors on my old EVO and finally decided to take it off and never had a scratch.

However, as everyone states, it all depends on how cautious you are about your belongings. I probably dropped the EVO less than 5 times, never had it in a pocket with keys, anything that could potentially scratch it.
[HTC EVO 3D] Arnezie:
No need , gorilla glass is tuff to scratch. Naked feels so good.
[HTC EVO 3D] Av8ter:
clarivue screen protectors rule !!!!!!! you get 2 for 13.00 shipped. ive used them on my evo 4g and now my 3d. you cant even tell they are on and your finger glides across the screen like glass.
[HTC EVO 3D] bballer71418:
I bought an otterbox defender series that came with a screen protector but small particals of dust and crappy gets under it all the time! What do yall do?
[HTC EVO 3D] r.mauldin:
Same problem here. :confused:
[HTC EVO 3D] Av8ter:
when you apply a screen protector,,,at least with the clarivue protectors because they dont require any wet applicator or water or anything,,,,you need to be in a dust free environment with no wind blowing or air conditioner that will cut on and the vent might be directed in your area and blow dust under the protector.

this is what i do when applying the clarivue protector

1. clean screen with dust free cloth

2. look at phone at an angle with the light and make sure you cant see any dust particles on the phone

3. apply screen protector to phone as straight as you can

4. if you see bumps on the screen, there are always a few, use some scotch tape and put it on the corner of the screen protector closest to the particle. peel up the screen protector just a little past the dust bump and hold it there, then get another piece of scotch tape and apply it to the phone screen, peel it up, flip it over and then apply it to the same spot on the screen protector and peel it off. this will remove the dust particle without leaving tape residue behind.

5. lay the screen protector back down smoothly and using your finger to push it down while you lay it down

6. repeat this procedure until all dust bumps are gone and the screen protector looks like glass

this is what ive done with my phones and my friends phones,,,,and afterwards you cant even tell the protector is installed. the clarivue protectors work great and feels like glass when moving your fingers over the screen. ive also noticed that the natural oils in your fingers get on the screen and you dont want to wipe that off because it acts like a lubricant for your fingers to glide more smoothly,,,,,,,when i first started using the screen protectors, i would wipe them clean and then my fingers would be real "grippy" and not slide across the screen,,,,

anyway,,,hope this helps in the process of removing dust particles under the screen protector
[HTC EVO 3D] Maximiano:
Preventing Dust Particles under your screen protector

Just some tips to help anyone applying a screen protector. First, go to your bathroom and turn the shower on hot and let the room fill up with steam (the humidity will help keep dust out of the air). Clean your screen with the micro-fiber cloth a couple times. Apply the screen protector. If there is a little dust under there once you have put the screen protector on, get some tape and use that to lift the screen protector, clean the screen protector and glass and place it back down. Make sure the edges are good too as this is where they tend to peel the most as dust gets in.

Hope this helps.
[HTC EVO 3D] thisguyinoc:
Stupidly I took the screen protector off my og-evo after reading all the posts from people saying it doesn't need it and within a week I had a small scratch right in the middle of the screen. I'm really careful with it and have no idea how it happened, but it did happen. After that, I put a new screen protector on and it actually hid the scratch. I will not go without a screen protector ever again.
[HTC EVO 3D] Harfainx:
That's great and all... except the 3D DOES NOT have Gorilla Glass. Search the forum, I've posted a print screen of the email from HTC stating that it doesn't have it.

Sprint said they don't know if it has it.

HTC said it doesn't have it.

Corning said they don't keep track of everything that does and doesn't use it.

The only people saying that it has Gorilla Glass are the people assuming that it does on the simple fact that the original EVO had it.

Spend the few dollars and get a screen protector. There is no reason not to get something that doesn't even add any bulk to the phone.
[XPERIA X10 General] mamallica:
Hi there,

I have been looking to unlock my Rogers sony ericsson xperia x10a so I can send it to a friend in another country for over a month.

I havent been successful using the sim unlocking code systems. I have tried three different websites.

So now Im just looking to use usb unlocking. its better if it de-brands the phone also so i can use the latest software update and not the one rogers provides.

Please help me with this. thanks
[XPERIA X10 General] agentJBM:
Unlocking will not debrand or visa versa. They are completely different. Use the Flash Tool to debrand, which is free. I don't know of any way to unlock yourself with usb. I think you need the code, which costs money.
[XPERIA X10 General] rtblittlebrown:
Confirmed
[XPERIA X10 General] kronos9326:
I'm in the same boat. I have no problem with paying the money, but the 3 different brick and mortar places I've used can't unlock the phone, and the 5+ online sites that say that they can give me an unlock code, return my money and say that it's not possible.

Is there any way of unlocking this phone at all?
[XPERIA X10 General] mamallica:
Thanks forbthe info. I dont mind if I have to pay or not. I paid all prices starting from 11.50 to 49.99 to get the unlocking key from unlocking websites but they all returned my money after one or two days saying they dont have this phones unlocking key.

I called se they said they cant give me the code. I should contact my service provider.(rogers) which I did and they wouldnt give it to me since the contract I have with them isnt done yet.

One of the websites told me the only option remaining is the usb. So thats y I tried loooking it up and couldnt find anything. But there are some youtube clips showing how to unlock itbwith usb, however there is no link or info.

Im tired :(
[XPERIA X10 General] agentJBM:
I know that I have seen threads on unlocking Rogers here on xda X10 forum. Keep searching.
[XPERIA X10 General] allanqa:
there is a guy called lancez who unlock X10 here in the forum, comments from other users sounds nice, but he unlocks ATT, I don't know about Rogers

send a PM

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=852119
[XPERIA X10 General] Tony_C:
After a certain amount of time (18 mo. for me with att contract) they will provide the unlock code for free. Only think is you need a non carrier sim card. In USA that means T-mobile, cost of sim card $10. Just did it today. Insert non ATT sim, then unlock screen, then phone prompts for unlock code > network unlock. Att store showed me his screen on how to unlock, it was Rogers, same procedure.
[XPERIA X10 General] Skeb:
I paid 6$ to unlock my rogers x10, went on Ebay, dont remember the name but it took 6hres to get code, I'll try to fin it for you.

EDIT:h t tp://stores.ebay.ca/UnlockFusion?_rdc=1
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thesludge:
Does anyone know if this has been released to these guys yet at all? MY kies is not working for me to check.

If i checl via uodate software i get a connection error.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spytrek:
At least T-Mobile Germany hasn't as of 28.6.2011 (last time checked)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Its been released to them just not released by TMobile to you .

jje
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chad11:
I got cm7 running on nc but when I tried to get gapps to work it wouldn't, it didn't even do anything. It just ran cm7 without gapps. I even set up wifi and it didn't work. help please
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neidlinger:
Wipe the /system, /data, /cache via the recovery menu.

then flash the ROM

then flash the g/apps

once it is up and running, go to the settings > accounts and sync > log in. see if that helps.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chad11:
how do I wipe the data
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] neidlinger:
boot into recovery > advanced > you should see it there.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chad11:
OK thanks I'll try that but when you say flash the ROM you mean re install it with the installer image and build right and I do it at the same time or I flash gapps after with recovery?
[Captivate General] manny05:
Every now and then i get a notification about a free gift card from wal mart... No its not an email notification or from any app.. If I click on it, it takes me to a web site to apply.. Is there any way I can get rid of this?
[Captivate General] Miami_Son:
Is it a text message? You had to have given Wal-Mart your cell phone info at some point. Only way to stop it is to change your marketing preferences at Wal-Mart.com and turn off any notifications in the preferences. It has nothing to do with the phone.
[Captivate General] manny05:
Its not a text. It just randomly pops up in the notification bar. If I click

On it, it takes me to a web site to sign up.
[Captivate General] Miami_Son:
Uhm, text notifications show up in the bar. If the text includes a link it would also be in there. You might want to read up on the workings of your phone a little more.
[Captivate General] MikeyMike01:
Take a screenshot next time.

Sent from my Infuse 4G
[Captivate General] manny05:
This is what it looks like. My phone doesn't even vibrate or make a sound. I just turn on the screen and this notification is there... It comes up every day, once or twice a day.
[Captivate General] cappysw10:
repost pic, can't read.
[Captivate General] rg400smarttowel:
its probably some app you have installed. try to find it an uninstall.
[Captivate General] tx12345:
^^

Looks like an Airpush ad (or similar) - they go to the notification bar.
[Captivate General] peachpuff:
Ya seems like airpush, use this app to figure out which one it is https://market.android.com/details?id=com.brosmike.airpushdetector&feature=search_result
[Captivate General] manny05:
Idk why the screen shot comes out like that. I just repost it twice now and it looks the same. And I'll give airpush a try. Thanks

Edit: you were right. It was an app I had that lets see south park. It solved the issue. Thanks guys :D
[Captivate General] gbalwing:
I used the manual opt out to permanently remove airpush.

Apparently you can still keep the app. I'll test it out... so far so good.

Here: http://www.airpush.com/imei

Edit: I just put my IMEI and hit submit.
[HTC EVO 3D] drbadass:
I found a dead pixel on my phone after receiving it in the mail yesterday. I brought it in to be replaced this morning (obviously within the 30 days) and the rep informed me that you can only do this one time, so if you return your phone with one dead pixel and receive one back with 2 dead pixels, your only recourse is to get a "repair".

I got another one with a dead pixel in a much more obvious location and that was that, I'm stuck with it. He suggested calling telesales, but I don't know how well that would work.

Just a heads-up for those who weren't aware, as I was not.
[HTC EVO 3D] CheesyNutz:
yea right ... like its our fault for a dead pixel .. with in 30 days ill return it as much as needed . till i get one that is flawless
[HTC EVO 3D] dtblair24:
bull****..You can take it back as much as you want.
[HTC EVO 3D] spencer88:
I was one of the lucky ones that didn't get one with a dead pixel. I read that lots of people got them.
[HTC EVO 3D] firemedic1343:
I think there are quite a few of us that have no dead pixels. My wife and I have zero dead pixels thus far.
[HTC EVO 3D] Ualdayan:
Yeah, within the initial time period there's nothing stopping a person from returning the phone, and having the contract cancelled then just resubscribing again with another new phone purchase. It's just easier for all concerned for them to give you another replacement.
[HTC EVO 3D] splat matt:
Maybe try a new store. Personally I would just return the phone get my money and buy another one somewhere else.

Sprint can't afford to let go of customers right now. After the t-mo & att deal finalizes; att & Verizon will have 88% of the cell market in the US.

Good luck be sure to post how it is resolved.
[HTC EVO 3D] chrischoi:
They just don't want to burn through their in store inventory. You can swap it. Return it, reset your eligibility in the store and buy it again. You are free to do so. If you need to call Sprint. In the first 30 days they won't "repair" it. They don't have refurbs... So the first 30 days they are pretty much obligated to send you a BRAND NEW phone. There is a multiple exchange department that can swap if you need to do it more than once.

They do not swap phones if it doesn't effect the functionality of the phone. So make sure something else is wrong with the phone. Say dead pixel, they say boo hoo.
[HTC EVO 3D] hyabusha:
Yeah Best Buy said no more exchanges after the second one with a dead pixel. Glad my third one's perfect. ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] kingakuma:
you have the right to have them open up AS MANY AS YOU WANT until you are satisfied, have them power it on and inspect upon boot, i was one of the lucky ones with no dead pixels, my evo i went through 4 before i got one with no dead pixels
[HTC EVO 3D] drbadass:
Can anyone cite a source here? I'd like to have this rectified but I don't want to walk into a sprint store unprepared.
[HTC EVO 3D] donatom3:
There are no rights for them to keep opening boxes. You have the right to be satisfied with what you pay for and they have the right to say, you're costing us more than you're worth, give you your money back and say go home.
[HTC EVO 3D] panamaniac:
New line or upgrade?

It gets murky if it's an upgrade/2 year renewal.

BUT if this is a new line of service: like many have said above, you have the right to keep returning/cancelling. At some point Sprint might get fed up and deny you the ability to add a line again, however.

See here for their 30-day guarantee: http://www.sprint.com/landings/returns/

Like mentioned above, simply go in and ask them to power it up before you swap. If they refuse, ask them to process your cancellation of the new line :) They won't like that one bit!

If it's an upgrade, however, I'd recommend calling customer care and explaining your situation. It's not your fault you're getting dead pixels--there's not even a way for a user to DO that to their phone--and they will probably help you.

Don't forget that you also have recourse in HTC's 1-year Manufacturer's warranty, which does NOT exclude coverage for a single dead pixel. I recently got a Samsung monitor and the warranty described how they wouldn't service unless you had >X dead pixels, but I didn't read that anywhere in the HTC warranty. They MIGHT claim that that's what they mean when they say the warranty excludes:

"(e) Defects in appearance, cosmetic, decorative or

structural items such as framing and nonoperative

parts;"

(that's from the manual) BUT you should argue that of course the screen is not NONOPERATIVE part.

Long story short you have more than one option; unless you SIGNED something saying you'd only get 1 return or something, you should be able to get more units ad infinitum til they give you one that's flawless.

Good luck, and let us know!
[HTC EVO 3D] drbadass:
1:44:56 PM : Thank you for contacting Sprint. My name is Christi M..

1:46:03 PM : ***** ***** (Me): Hi

1:46:11 PM : Christi M.: While I access your account information, can you please provide more details about why you’re chatting with us today?

1:46:14 PM : ***** *****: Yes

1:46:36 PM : ***** *****: I received an EVO 3D in the mail yesterday as part of activating a new phone line

1:47:02 PM : ***** *****: I ran a test to make sure it didn't have any dead pixels as I had heard this was sometimes an issue

1:47:22 PM : ***** *****: The phone did have a dead pixel, so I brought it to a Sprint store this morning to exchange it

1:47:45 PM : ***** *****: The representative at the store informed me that I was only eligible to do this one time, and it didn't matter if the next phone had a dead pixel.

1:47:55 PM : ***** *****: I exchanged it

1:48:04 PM : ***** *****: and the new phone has 2 dead pixels

1:48:20 PM : ***** *****: I would just like to have a phone that doesn't have dead pixels

1:48:24 PM : ***** *****: it is a brand new device

1:48:31 PM : ***** *****: that I paid $200 for

1:48:46 PM : ***** *****: so I would like to feel like I'm not getting a device that has problems right off the bat.

1:49:16 PM : Christi M.: Have you activataed HTC EVO 3D?

1:49:21 PM : ***** *****: it is activated, yes

1:49:27 PM : ***** *****: He activated it in store

1:50:06 PM : Christi M.: ok

1:51:11 PM : Christi M.: Please hold a moment while I access your account.

1:51:14 PM : ***** *****: Ok

1:51:51 PM : Christi M.: If you wish you can exchange the phone with any other phone, as you are facing problems with this phone

1:52:17 PM : ***** *****: Even though I did this once for the same dead pixels issue?

1:52:42 PM : ***** *****: I am fine with going to another Sprint store to do it I just want to make sure I am doing it right

1:52:51 PM : Christi M.: Yes, you can replace the phone with any other phone model as you are facing problems with it.

1:53:00 PM : Christi M.: Yes you can easily do that

1:53:02 PM : ***** *****: Okay thank you so much for your help

1:53:24 PM : Christi M.: Is there anything else I may assist you with?

1:54:00 PM : ***** *****: No that's all I need thank you!

1:54:49 PM : Christi M.: Thank you for contacting sprint.
[HTC EVO 3D] toxicfumes22:
Try different stores.

I went to a sprint store to exchange the NS4G on the 24th and they told me they dont do exchanges on release day. I was pissed but not done, I went to another store after work that day and they gladly gave me the 3 I wanted :D.