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[HTC EVO 3D] subvelocity:
Well the Sprint store gave me a hard time about replacing it (saying it was cosmetic, and they don't normally replace for cosmetic issues) but as soon as I got the new one outside I noticed dust, looks like it was left over from manufacturing. Now 5 days later and I am starting to see the small dust particles creep in again, in random spots, not really near any ports. I'm wondering if the case I'm using may be contributing.

This is the case i'm using: http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Messenger-Pouch-HD2/dp/B003DZ13OG

The 3VO sits snug in it, with no screen showing. I then slip this into my pocket.
[HTC EVO 3D] ronnienyc:
Every time I have seen it, it was obviously coming from the headphone Jack.

Which is uglier - tape over the port, or dust under the screen?
[HTC EVO 3D] j91hernandez:
Just noticed this huge piece of "dust"....

kinda makes me mad...

kinda want a new phone...

ARGH!!!

Has anyone heard of anyone trying to actually open it up and cleaning/sealing it?

I did this for TONS of Iphone 3g's and really considering trying it on this beast.

just don't want to make things worse(cuz I love this phone):D:D:D:D:D:D:D
[HTC EVO 3D] 3vo kid:
if you decide to take your phone apart to do this then you should deff make a video lol
[HTC EVO 3D] Sad Panda:
It is possible to do it, but taking the glass off the LCD and getting a new one is a huge possibly of destroying the glass digitizer and LCD. Now an easier option is to just replace the LCD and glass in one piece for one that doesn't have dust under it. I could recommend that.
[HTC EVO 3D] jxr94:
Mine has some. I hate dust.............
[HTC EVO 3D] Largan:
I had dust under my screen for awhile, it seemed as it was coming in through ear piece. Went to a sprint store, no help. Called customer service put in a ticket, then got my phone back in 3 hours after leaving it at a different sprint store.

**off topic they made me fill out a forum that needed my password for my Gmail account. (No I didn't give it to them).
[HTC EVO 3D] The Fer-Shiz-Nizzle:
They asked me for my Gmail password too. Said it was for my convenience, so that they could reload my account after doing a factory reset...lol. HELL NO!! This was a year ago, with my HeroC, at a Sprint Corporate store.
[HTC EVO 3D] SketchyStunts:
I was asked too before. Told him "feces4eva" which is a lie but wanted to see his face. Lol
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] madsquabbles:
brand new from datavis. grab one while it's hot! if i didn't have one already, this would be something to make me grab one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Samsung-Galaxy-...t-Tablet/200624306225?clk_rvr_id=244356895362
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] khanable:
was just about to post this myself

nice price 0.o
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] e.mote:
The $70 off makes it just about even with the $600 SRP on Amazon, when you consider that return policy with an eBay vendor is about zip.

OK, not quite zip.. 30-day exchange, buyer foots shipping.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] purav17:
Just ordered one...will reply the one bought last week from amazon
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] akarol:
BUYER BEWARE!

http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Datavis
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] MisterEdF:
Unless of course you have the Amex plan!:D:D:D:D JUST BUSTIN' YA! JUST KIDDING!
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] e.mote:
@MisterEdF ;)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] dscline:
The good news, however, is that their ebay rating is very high. Perhaps they perform a little better under the pressure of the ebay rating system. It's also worth noting that the final price is $509 after factoring in ebay bucks, if you use them.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] ericc191:
Saving 50 bucks, but with Amazon, you can keep exchanging for one without defects for 0 dollars and they make it incredibly easy with prepaid labels and cross shipping.

Enjoy the extra 16 gigs, though. Totally worth it if it comes without any flaws.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] dazz87:
Saving 50 bucks? I didnt know Amazon was selling it for 579.99.... I would take the chance if I could save 70 bucks.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] ericc191:
Crap, yeah I meant 70 bucks. Just woke up lol
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] dscline:
Or $91, if you use ebay on a fairly regular basis. ;)
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] ericc191:
Maybe I'm an Amazon fanboy or something but, the ease and hassle free return/exchange system is worth whatever extra cost there is. Most of those eBay return/exchange policies are a joke. And these days, it's pretty much impossible to get a perfect electronic device the first time around.

"Returns

All returns require a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA #).

Please contact us at 888-888-2087 to obtain an RMA #.

An RMA number must be issued within 30 days of purchase, and we are unable to accept a return after 30 days.

Returns for refund are subject to a 15% restock fee.

Returns for an exchange are not assessed a restocking fee.

**Non-Returnable Items:Opened Software, Opened Video Games, Opened Gift Cards, opened printer ink, furniture, and TV's 32" and larger.

If any "Non-Returnable" item is defective, the item can be returned or exchanged directly with the manufacturer. TV's 32" and larger are serviced for free within your warranty period inside the home.

Damaged In Shipping: All orders are shipped fully insured. In the unlikely event your item was damaged in shipping, please contact us immediately and retain all packaging. A claim will be initiated and you will have a choice to have a reship or a refund."

That's not too bad, but still looks like quite a hassle. With Amazon, I clicked a button and entered some text about what is defective(squeaky plastic on the backside by left speaker). They emailed me a prepaid label and scheduled UPS to pick it up AND my new tab will be here tomorrow thanks to cross-shipping.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] EggoEspada:
You're not alone. I prefer Amazon as well. :)

Sent from my ThunderBolt
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Ansextra:
I just received my Galaxy Tab from Amazon yesterday. I can tell you, though, that DataViz is an extremely large store in NYC. If that's who is selling the GT on e-bay I would think they are very reputable.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] HawaiianLaker:
I'm happy with my 16
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] ericc191:
How did yours turn out?

Check for:

Loose or squeaking plastic on the back side

Dust under the screen

Oil blotches on the screen (they seem to appear when the device is hot)

Random unresponsiveness and reboots

Dead pixels and light bleed

I think those are pretty much the only real issues. The first two I had had no deal pixels, light bleed, or oil blotches.

Also, this post right here someone saying they had wake issues. I haven't heard anything about that one yet.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 gets an online simulator
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] dazz87:
Yeah but IF you purchase your tablet from a local shop (including tax) then you would've paid more for the 16 then the 32. If I could return my 16 for this 32 I would do it in a heartbeat.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] aptmowe:
"This listing has ended."
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Ansextra:
I have honestly not seen any of those issues. In fact, I've had fewer issues than I had on my Xoom that I returned prior to ordering his Tab. So far it has been perfect.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] dscline:
The chance of having to call a number to get an RMA is enough of a hassle to pay $91 to avoid? I'm as lazy as the next guy, but the next time you want to pay a premium to avoid a phone call, let me know. I'll be happy to do it for you for $90. ;)

I definitely agree that customer service / convenience / comfort of dealing with Amazon is worth something. But not that much.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] ericc191:
This 90 dollars you keep bringing up is a closed scenario where you have some eBay bucks. Not everyone buys a ton of stuff off of eBay. And, at a 2% earn rate, that will take awhile. I got $40 off my tab with a gift card at Amazon, but it has no place in this debate. 529 w/hassle vs 599 zero/hassle. $70 is still a lot of saved money and some people will see it as a good deal. You may also have to pay out of pocket to ship it back for an exchange, though.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] LordLugard:
Datavis (Datavision) is a local electronics store in NYC, located on 5th Ave @ 39th St. I pass by it everyday. Their "return" policy is iffy, usually only exchange or store credit. I only go there to browse, not to buy but they carry some good selections.

Website is http://www.datavis.com

http://www.google.com/maps/place?ci...o-sKKaQywT3qaGQBA&sig2=J9Xy7SzEKSRcQ5VgPXAYPw
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] dscline:
You don't have to have ebay bucks, you just get the extra $21.20 back as ebay bucks. So yes, it's only worthwhile if you shop at ebay, but as long as you think you'll spend at least $21.20 on ebay in the next three months, then it's worthwhile.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Itaintrite:
I purchased the AMEX Premium Return Protection before this. Called in twice to make sure tablets and eBay are covered. Good enough for me. Total is $510 after eBay bucks. My $499 16GB is going back to Amazon :) Who knows, maybe I'll get an unlocked bootloader this time.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] bbeelzebub:
Gash daggit!

Oh well... I'll stick with my 16gb from Fry's. BB didn't have them in stock, but just in case anything goes wrong, I'd rather have the option of just going into Fry's and exchanging it... not that anything has gone wrong so far, but with my luck, I'll get a tablet that is broken. Oh well..... as soon as that sd card adapter is out.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] M2Iceman:
I was looking online all morning debating on something to buy. Even took a ride to Walmart to see if the HP TP was on display and it wasnt. I was even debating on getting my wife the 7" just because she is having issues with her G Tab. Click into PhoneArena and see the add, so yeah I bought one. Ill take a 32GB , Hello! Im sure my wife will give up the G Tab for the Sammy.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] dscline:
Just to follow up on this, Datavis shipped this the same day I ordered it, and I got it in two days (yesterday). Fortunately, I got one that doesn't have any apparent issues: I can't see any "oil slick", nor any dust under the screen that I've found. Mine is also unlocked (as it appears most of the 32GB units currently are). Of course, all this after swearing that it was unwize to buy now when the Tegra 3 ICS units are just around the corner. But I'm a sucker for a good sale. ;)
[HTC EVO 3D] gunflight:
When I connect to the hotspot I get full Wifi bars if the phone is running in 3G. If I turn on 4G the bars drop down to 1 or 2 and that’s if I’m 6” away from the phone. If I move 10’ away it drops off all together. If I shutdown 4G I can go 50’ away from the phone and still get 2 or 3 bars. This is crappy because I tether off the phone all day every day. The Evo 4G never had this problem. It had great tethering performance. Can someone else check to see if it’s a widespread thing or I just have a bad unit? The problem only occurs when 4G is activated while tethering. Not good.

Thanks.
[HTC EVO 3D] gunflight:
Well i just returned my 3D and got another one and it does the same thing. This sucks. Hope when root comes someone can fix this with a software tweek.
[HTC EVO 3D] SayWhat10:
i guess checking this out would involve paying that $29.99/month? I'll pass, and wait for CM7 Evo 3D
[HTC EVO 3D] yungfresh:
Exactly! :)
[HTC Sensation] BUMP THAT:
I'm planning to make the switch to T-Mobile. I got an offer that I couldn't turn down and now I got a hard choice to make. I'm split between the G2x and the Sensation.

Firstly... Do I have to have s off before I can even root the Sensation?... I don't care for ROMs right now... I just root access for sure.

I like everything I seen about the Sensation... Screen, battery life, size... What I don't rhino is good right now is the boot loader issues and its a single core processor.

The G2x is easily rootable and has a tegra proceasor. Only plus I see over the sensation.

Anyone have any tips on which to choose also? :D
[HTC Sensation] EtherealRemnant:
Ummm... Sensation has a dualcore processor... Tegra 2's is faster out of the box but who knows what happens when HTC finally optimizes it or Sense is removed.

There is NO root for Sensation at the moment.

Benchmarks, the G2x whips the hell out of the Sensation and is the easiest phone to root that I have ever seen.

Keep in mind though, the G2x has problems like random reboots, freezing, random lag (lasts anywhere from 2 seconds to 10 seconds usually but can indeed freeze the entire phone). Now LG has promised an update to fix these issues however it has yet to materialize but LG has promised "Summer" which could mean sometime before September or as early as this week.

With the Sensation, HTC is not being forthcoming about the unlocking of the bootloader, it has only 1GB of storage for the end user versus 1.5GB on the G2x for applications AND over 5GB of internal storage PLUS SD.

The Sensation has a higher resolution which is not compatible with all available programs. It also causes lower scores in benchmarks. My G2x stock gets about 2300-2400 in Quadrant while the Sensation gets about 1800-1900. It is not fair to compare overclocked speeds but at 1.2GHz (the same clock rate as the Sensation) I average about 2800 on Quadrant and at 1.55GHz min/max setting I end up getting over 5000 with a custom kernel. This is something to keep in mind.

Another thing to keep in mind is that the Sensation has Sense. This can slow a device down quite a bit. Further, there are issues with both phones as far as build quality and the Sensation has been reported to reboot as well (I have not seen this as of this time) and a MAJOR issue is that dust tends to get under the screen. The LG on the other hand, the IPS-LCD display trumps the Sensation overall but most people have noticed rather significant backlight bleed.

It comes down to individual preference at the end of the day. Battery is better on the G2x if you get a good battery. I can get about 6-8 hours of heavy use out of my G2x and only about 5-6 out of the Sensation. The location of the charging port on the Sensation is not ideal either. I would recommend looking for a microUSB to microUSB adapter that has an L-shape so that the phone can be used while charging. Why HTC started that idiocy is beyond me - I hated it on the MyTouch4G and I hate it on the Sensation.

One final note - if you plan to play games, get the G2x. The multi-core GPU is much faster than the Adreno 220.
[HTC Sensation] BUMP THAT:
Wow! Thanks for the great indepth reply. :)

I didnt know the sensation was a dual core also...

If I got the g2x I was planning to root. Cm7, overclock and to play games on it for sure.

Could u clarify on the comparisons to the two speed wise like the processor when g2x being over clocked.

Thank u again.
[HTC Sensation] EtherealRemnant:
There is NO comparison between the speed of the G2x and the Sensation. Overclocked to 1.2GHz, the G2x whips the Sensation at 1.2GHz by about 20% - overclock that mother to 1.55GHz and you're pretty much future proof.

I can't stress enough though just how many issues that phone has. Your best bet would be to call your local T-Mobile stores and see if they will unbox one for a demo as most of the stores have stopped selling because of the issues and are awaiting new stock from LG that *supposedly* fixes the issues.

The G2x has less RAM but if you run Faux123's hybrid AOSP ROM and the latest kernel, this thing flies and is smooth as butter most of the time. I still suffer the occasional freeze but the rebooting seems to have been fixed on his latest release.

Keep in mind the trade off though - HTC updates constantly and is the most consistent on updating their devices - on top of that, HTC doesn't stop supporting a device just because a new one came out. Example - the EVO: It is now on Gingerbread.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zecetw:
has anyone had problems reciving calls lately,i've had a couple of people say they called me and the phone doesn't ring, it vibrates and when i enter the lost calls at i see who called me and it says "Hanged Up". i''m running on GALNET V2.2 - JP5

PS : when a person is calling me it says that i'm not available
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] doomsdaycs:
flash some other modem.. try jvo for starters..
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rothariger:
i have a similar problem, ive tested jvo, gl2, jvq, jv5, jv6 and a lot more... i talk with my carrier and they said that i have a good connection.

is there anything else that i can do?
[Verizon Droid Charge] Learner156:
Ok, I rooted the charge with PBJ kernel and the Debloated 4.2.1 ROM. Seemed to go pretty well, but now I can't get into Android Market or voice mail. It says "Application not installed on your Phone". Anybody else have this problem? I am a complete Noob.
[Android Software Development] Dan2552:
I'm trying to make a keyboard and I've looked at the SDK sample code, which uses InputMethodService. But if I use that, it renders a little phone-sized keyboard on the screen (I'm using an Iconia tab running honeycomb) and I want to use the whole screen's width.

Oddly, even getMaxWidth() returns 1280 or 800, so it does seem aware the display is bigger but it's not filling it.

The following simple code should reproduce what I'm seeing:

import android.inputmethodservice.InputMethodService;
import android.inputmethodservice.Keyboard;
import android.inputmethodservice.KeyboardView;

public class MyKeyboard extends InputMethodService {

@Override
public boolean onEvaluateFullscreenMode() {
return true;
}

}

<manifest xmlns:android="http://schemas.android.com/apk/res/android"
package="com.blah.android.softkeyboard">
<application android:label="@string/ime_name">
<service android:name=".MyKeyboard"
android:permission="android.permission.BIND_INPUT_METHOD">
<intent-filter>
<action android:name="android.view.InputMethod" />
</intent-filter>
<meta-data android:name="android.view.im" android:resource="@xml/method" />
</service>
</application>
</manifest>
[Android Software Development] Dan2552:
I've just discovered if I disable compatibility mode in Spare Parts, it now works full screen. I assume I'm missing something trivial?

edit---

okay fixed. I was missing android:minSdkVersion
[Liquid S100 General] chichibud31:
I have an acer liquid e with 2.2 froyo os. OS update notifier pops up every half hour, i select ok to update only to be notified the current OS (2.2) is the latest for my device. I want to know how can i control the update notification intervals or turn it off all together, as it's extremely irritating. I'm not referring to app update notifier, just the OS update notifier. Please help me.
[Liquid S100 General] hellbringer82:
Open 'Update Notification' and uncheck 'Allow data connection' then go to settings (menu -> settings) and uncheck 'Auto checking'
[HTC Sensation] smashpunks:
Or is it completely a hardware issue and we just have to learn to not cover the back when not directly in the line of sight of the router? That's my only issue right now if my screen doesn't go wacky.lol ..

Love this phone regardless.

Then again you really have to cover the back to get it to drop. I'm in landscape now and its just fine.. I even play games in another room from my router perfectly fine. (Online play) ....
[HTC Sensation] snarestud940:
Hey Guys, I've been in Atlantic City for two days. Have my macbook and my Sensation. Have been paying $12.99 a day for internet. I have two more days and have GREAT 4G signal in my hotel room. I would like tether either using my USB or WiFi tether. I don't think WiFi tether is free, but is USB tethering? And how does it work?

thanks in advance everyone!
[HTC Sensation] dellybelly:
It just goes against your GB cap you have on your account; but it's "free". Go for it. Plug in your sensation to the laptop and it will come up with a menu with options.

Only thing you'll need to change is under "Settings" > Wireless & Networks > USB Tethering Settings and select "OSX" instead of windows....assuming it defaults to windows.
[HTC Sensation] piimp:
I do WiFi hotspot all that time since when I'm at work there's no WiFi n sometimes I need to use my compok, plus I get excellent 4g signal/speeds. Bt like the above poster said, its "free", just goes against ur GB cap.
[HTC Sensation] snarestud940:
GB Cap?

Sorry I'm new. What is GB Cap?
[HTC Sensation] dellybelly:
Gigabyte Cap (2 gig, 5 gig..etc); Tmo plans give you a tiered gigabyte maximum use for data before they throttle you each month (slow you down after surpassing said cap).

So don't go downloading a movie or torrents unless you want to eat that up really fast; web surfing, e-mail, games etc should be fine.
[HTC Sensation] EtherealRemnant:
It should be mentioned that once the cap is exceeded, your connection will slow down BELOW the 2-300Kbps EDGE speeds that 2G normally is capable of. Its generally more 30-40Kbps.
[HTC Sensation] Bxsteez:
Wow!! I thought it would be throttled back to their normal 3G. They take it all the way down to edge. That is AWFUL!!!
[HTC Sensation] snarestud940:
So WiFi tethering on the sensation is free until u pass the cap each month?
[HTC Sensation] dellybelly:
Its still free (included in your plan) after the cap although barely usable as a tethering device because of the low speeds. Remember the US Robotics X2 ?
[HTC Sensation] snarestud940:
so it goes against your data plan? or against your gigabyte usage for wifi hotspot? I'm confused. Don't I have unlimited internet on my phone? Or is that capped?
[HTC Sensation] bobbymokie:
Not so much"capped", but all the plans have a throttling point, assuming you have a current plan. It should be in the name of the data plan. The older unlimited plans had a 5gig throttling point. You can check your usage by dialing #web#
[HTC Sensation] galaxys:
fyi: If tmob catches you teathering with there AI Alarms, then you'll have to also pay for a monthly Teather plan...
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] opentofalling:
Alright, so CWM decided to stop working now that I've got GB Blitzkrieg up and running. That was fine for a few days until Blitzkrieg decided to start random rebooting in the middle of calls. Anyways, here's my plan to get things back on track. I figured it was the safest route with my limited knowledge, but I'd love to hear if I've added extra steps that aren't necessary...or if there's just an alternate fix that might have been easier.

Odin back to froyo bootloaders

Odin back to stock JFD

Odin up to GB bootloaders

Flash new JVP ROM of choice...
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] opentofalling:
I went ahead and use the Odin image of Simply Honey's "light" version for step 4. Gonna let it sit for 15 minutes and then reboot into into CWM to flash the full version of simply honey just to check it out. Hope CWM works now! Next, I think I'll try out the 1.42 kernel with smartass govs...
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] opentofalling:
CWM works fine, and simply honey full is booting up... I'll wait until tonight to do the smartass gov version of bullet.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] opentofalling:
simply honey didn't work out...no data connection. i'm back on blitzkrieg since it was still on my sdcard, but at least CWM works now.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] overground:
So they say after Feb 1 tethering costs $14.95 a month.

What are ways around this?

How can they tell? MAC address?

On the $30 data plan now. Rooted.

Should a different app be used other than the one built in to settings, or does it matter?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] willverduzco:
Yeah... They've been saying this for quite some time, and indeed there were reports that some users got notices. However, I think if you're using Android's native WiFi hotspot functionality through CM7, you'll be fine. At least that's been the case for me.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] death1246:
if you tether with just the data plan it uses your bandwith monthly

if you have the tethering data plan its unlimited tethering until tether is disabled and you use your phones for net again