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[HTC Sensation] galaxys:
Been waiting for Seidio...hope to see something real soon :)
[HTC Sensation] ayvecs:
I had seidio on my nexus one and liked it alot since it was the case and the holder. Am curious about otterbox but don't want anything too bulky.

Will probably just stick with seidio since I used them before.
[HTC Sensation] Cammiesoul:
I got the Gelli case from Case Mate and love it. I was worried about it feeling cheap but it's not at all - it's very firm and streamlined and looks nice without adding bulk. It also covers the volume rocker and power buttons which is good cause the crooked power button was really annoying me; it makes it feel more solid.
[HTC Sensation] GorillaPimp:
I've used Seidio for a few years now. I like their products but build quality doesn't look as good as Otterbox. Otterbox makes bulkier cases that are more expensive. Seidio is a step up from ebay generic junk. The only reason I haven't bought anything from Otterbox is that I usually have to take my phones out of their cases to use car docks (HTC OEM docks) and that takes too long with Otterbox.
[HTC Sensation] ebocioj:
i hope they built a good case this time because the case they built for the mytouch 4g was horrible!
[HTC Sensation] nxt:
I love Seidio's InnoCases with their awesome spring-clip belt clip. Can't wait.
[HTC Sensation] Five0nIt:
looks like some are shipping now.
[HTC Sensation] nxt:
w00t, Surface Combo case ordered.

Used code SUMMER11 for 15% off.
[HTC Sensation] Five0nIt:
sweet, thanks for that.. just need the active case to start shipping.
[HTC Sensation] nxt:
Weird the black Active cases aren't ready yet, but the other colored ones are.
[HTC Sensation] JawjaBill:
Just ordered the Sapphire Blue Active Combo with the 15% discount. I really want the Trident Aegis but the holster seals the deal cuz I hate stuff (except money) in my pockets.
[HTC Sensation] Lakeshow423:
All cases are now live fellas! Dont forget the summer11 code for 15%. Black Active combo...here I come!
[HTC Sensation] chisleu:
and no TPU in the case.
[HTC Sensation] nxt:
FYI, I ordered mine last night and it shipped today.
[HTC Sensation] Mystik:
could someone please provide a brief review of the case when they get it?

I'm mainly concerned if covering all the holes affects 3g/4g/wifi performance. I know they have the rear mic uncovered.
[HTC Sensation] nxt:
I'm gone till Sunday, but I have the Surface case waiting at home. I'll do another review with awesome photos when I get home.
[HTC Sensation] Mystik:
Thank you very much, I'm planning to buy the active combo but the signal strength issue, if it exists, should exist in both.

I appreciate your time.
[HTC Sensation] CyberStorm98:
Awesome! Thanks dude. I wanna get the holster but I'm concerned with the way the power button is on this phone that it might damge it over time. I wanna see how well the case works with covering up the mysterious holes as well. I had the surface combo for my Nexus One and it rocked!
[HTC Sensation] Constrabus:
Does it feel like the Case-Mate Gelli would protect it from impact/drop?
[HTC Sensation] nxt:
I review for the Seidio SURFACE case is up.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=16192614
[HTC Sensation] iceshark:
On the fence on either the Active or the Surface. Will not be using the combo. Prefer to keep in front pants pocket. I have Otterbox for my other phones and like the commutor series. However this one is much cheaper with coupon.
[HTC Sensation] {LCD}Stelios:
Fcuk Otterbox I would never buy a case off them again!

I think they are the best cases but when they didn't release any case for the Sensation and replied when asked "we only make cases when there is a demand".

What?

Got the case mate tough on my sensation, miss the bulk of the defender though lol.
[HTC Sensation] iceshark:
They just release otterbox for sensation this week.
[HTC Sensation] GideonX:
Lol, otter has a case for the sensation. Should have just waited slightly longer.

Sent from my Dell Streak 7
[HTC Sensation] bryancotton84:
Has anyone previously used Trident...Cases look pretty badass but I havent heard anyones unbiased opinion, looks like them and Otterbox are set to release a case "shortly"
[HTC Sensation] chadsin:
I just purchased the Seidio Active combo with the holster. It looks great but has one major default. The clip area that makes contact when you snap the phone in the holster is just silicone. Not plastic like the outer shell. Its a huge pain because everytime you put the phone away you need two hands. One to hold the clip open and one to hold the phone. Otherwise the silicone just bunches up and the phone wont snap in. :mad: All they had to do was put one of those plastic fingers that are all around the case on the top and that would of held the silicone still. Im still debating if I want to mod the case or just return it.
[HTC Sensation] JawjaBill:
Regardless of what I have my cell clothed in, the moment the Trident Aegis is released, I order. I've had the Aegis on my Vibrant, MT4G and my current Seidio Active Combo for the Sensation is going straight to eBay when the Aegis is released.
[HTC Sensation] BladeKnight:
i use this one....it's really tough

http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Sensation-Cases/Case-Mate-HTC-Sensation-Tough-Cases.asp
[HTC Sensation] Mystik:
Anyone who is thinking about this purchase, seidio has released a new discount Code... GRAB15 for 15% off at checkout.
[HTC Sensation] khakiman:
My otter box commuter is shipping out today!
[HTC Sensation] MeatyCoins:
uhhh it still has not been released

fail :thumbs down:
[HTC Sensation] chisleu:
yes. I bought the tough case and it works great with the seidio active holster. it is much better than the seidio case in strength and protection.
[HTC Sensation] khakiman:
Damn well I wa trying to get to ten posts and it was the estimated arrival date
[HTC Sensation] Mystik:
I actually ended up buying an active case, and I'm impressed. The other day my phone fell out of the holster and fell from waist height... The only areas touched were the areas covered by the hard case... Minor damage to the case, phone is pristine.

That's a good case in my books, glad I bought seidio.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bhfd64:
Spent the last few hours flashing various ROMs on my girlfriend's Incredible. Tried 3 AOSP GB ROMs and a couple Sense Froyo ROMs. No matter which I try, Market will not open. It lets me go through the setup process and sign in, but after I do it closes and will not reopen. It just flashes real quick (at the part where you have to accept terms) and closes again. Tried 3 different GAPPS links for the AOSP stuff, and the Sense stuff does it too. Any ideas?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] POQbum:
Make sure you format /system, wipe all data and cache
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rialsi6:
As the title states im looking for a popular site that shows the newest and upcoming phones even concept phones. I have look around and it seems most are geared to sell there products.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rrr1986:
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/carriers/Sprint/upcoming

http://www.phonearena.com/phones/carriers/Sprint/upcoming
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rialsi6:
Perfect, thanks alot
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmccarter:
WTF is this? Charging my phone, hit the unlock button and this is what came up...

Green android alien with exclamation point shield?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lightswitch2159:
More info please?

What were you doing before you locked your screen?

Can you press home and exit?

If not, does a restart help?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jon2fine:
What rom and kernal are you using?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmccarter:
Don't remember what I was doing before I locked; nothing out of the ordinary though, most likely checking gmail. I tapped this screen and it took me to the normal lock screen and I was able to unlock and use as normal. I'm on Serendipity 6.4 with whatever default kernel that ships with.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bulletproof1013:
Looks kinds fishy...
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmccarter:
Hrm, that icon looks a lot like the Phone Locator Pro icon; maybe something's going on with that... Will let you all know when I figure out what the heck it is.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] DJHile:
A lot of users have reported that the AdBlock & AdFree apps are not successfully blocking ads so I decided to post this thread.

This mod should work on all android versions.

You will find a "hosts" file attached to this post that includes a list of known ad-servers to block. To see more on this list visit: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=509997

HOW TO INSTALL

1) Download the "hosts.zip" file from here: http://db.tt/u2og5TZ and extract the "hosts" file from the .zip file.

2) With Root Explorer or File Expert navigate to /system/etc/

3) Rename the original "hosts" file to "hosts.bak"

4) Drop in the new "hosts" file that was contained in the .zip attached to this post.

5) Set permissions to rw-r--r--

6) Reboot phone and enjoy no ads!

If you find this post useful please feel free to click that little Thanks button at the bottom of this post.

If you ever need to revert just delete the hosts file and rename hosts.bak to hosts again.

REMEMBER: Some ads support the developers who bring us these amazing roms, mods, hacks and tweaks so please be kind and donate to these wonderful devs who keep us busy flashing & customizing our devices. Without them, NONE of this would be possible.

UPDATE: If you happen to notice an ad not being blocked, please post the domain/url in this post to report it and I will continually update the hosts file.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] HoSlayer:
Thanks man. I can confirm its working on ken's 2.3.4 beta 4.5 with dolphin mini
[Atrix 4G Android Development] DJHile:
No problem at all!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] DJHile:
Bump... any devs interested in adding this to their ROMs?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] bongd:
With so many people having challenges with Ad Block I'm surprised that there isn't any more clamour over this. It's one of the first things I do when I flash a new ROM. Much appreciated, man. :cool:
[Atrix 4G Android Development] DJHile:
Well, there's a lot of devs who probably WONT include this in their ROMs, as some ads support the dev's efforts... and that's COMPLETELY understandable.

The issue was that I could not get AdBlock of AdFree (from the Market) to work for me and I noticed a LOT of other users reporting the same on the Atrix so I pulled this host file off of an old ROM and it worked!!

Still confirmed working on 2.3.4, all versions!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] feisty_noodle:
What are some good sites to test with before and after applying the hosts file?

Edit: Also, what does it mean that Ad-Free isn't working? Does it modify the hosts file, but doesn't have a good enough list of sites?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] DJHile:
Just open up a few apps that have ads running in them. Then install the hosts file and see if the ads still display in those apps.

I didn't necessarily mean that AdFree isn't working... just that it was unsuccessful in blocking ANY ads on the apps I tested it on.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Pat123:
Thanks! I can confirm that Adfree doesn't block Ads on 2.3.4! Will give this a shot as I believe this is indispensable for me at least!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] mobileweasel:
Would be nice to see someone figure out why it doesn't work on a Bell phone. Tried replacing the hosts file as well as keeping Adfree updated and it still doesn't work.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] bongd:
I've got a Bell phone and it's working fine. Did it on half a dozen other Bell Atrix devices with various FWs and ROMs too.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] DJHile:
Let me know if you can confirm it working please.

Disable AdFree, that is what is causing the hosts file not to work for you because AdFree is trying to override it. Uninstall AdFree and then try the hosts file again.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] mobileweasel:
Hmmm. Are you using this with a Bell sim ? For unknown reasons, myself and a few others that have Bell phones and Bell sims are having the issue.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] bongd:
Nah, we're all with Rogers. When I was with Bell for a brief period I recall having this challenge. However I never actually did this mod manually. Sorry that I can't help diagnose the challenge! :(
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Pat123:
I can confirm it is working fine for me on 4.5.91!

Tested it using "Spare Parts" and "ESPN Cricinfo" (cricket app)!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Charsher47:
I still have a few in some apps but its better than before. Good job!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] jamesrascal:
I would love to see this written into an application. It would make everything a lot easier. I do thank the OP for this quite useful.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] nsaia:
Doesn't seem to be working very well on ninja.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] pme25:
I am not sure this is working for me.

I replaced the hosts file in /system/etc as described and rebooted ... NYTimes app and some other still contained adds.

After that I tried replacing the hosts files (hosts and hosts.deny) in /etc as well with same result.

Still plenty of adds. There might be fewer but it's really hard to tell.

I am running unlocked & rooted ATT 2.3.4 (via the sbf Brandon15811 posted)

Thoughts?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] DJHile:
It may not block all ads but if you can find the names of the ad servers from the ads in apps that are still showing ads we could get the host file updated to block them.

Also, did you make sure to rename the old one with the .bak extension AND set the new host file permissions to rw-r--r--?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] pme25:
Figured out the problem. I had done everything as you said (renaming the old Hosts file, setting permissions, etc). What I didn't do was download the .zip straight to the phone but instead downloaded it to my computer to extract it, open it and check out the contents. I then sent myself the hosts file via email. Somewhere in that process the file got "corrupted" or re-formated. All the entries all of the sudden had HTML paragraph tags around 'em like so:

<p>127.0.0.1 localhost</p>

<p>127.0.0.1 000-search.net</p>

<p>127.0.0.1 000dom.revenuedirect.com</p>

<p>127.0.0.1 005.free-counter.co.uk</p>

I simply removed all the HTML taggery, rebooted and boom went the dynamite. No more adds! Awesome. Thanks!!!

P.S. It should be pretty straight forward to automate the updating of the hosts file, no?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] polaris441:
I use this modified hosts file for adblock

http://dnlgee.me.uk/blog/?page_id=384
[Atrix 4G Android Development] DJHile:
Yes, indeed. Simply use Notepad++ or similar to add the domain serving the ads.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] pme25:
I wonder if that was the problem all along (using an inappropriate text editor). I opened the hosts file via WinEdt which I usually use as the front-end to compile LaTeX documents. Perhaps it added the HTML tags. I will be more careful next time.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] DJHile:
I'd say you are correct!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] luiscsi17:
well my pandora is working without ads so far, this is great!!!!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] DJHile:
So recently I have seen a few ads popping up so I have added them to the host file.

I'm going to request that if you notice an ad please post the url in this thread to report it and I will update the hosts file. I'll also update the OP with this.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Charsher47:
I'm getting "Unsupported compression method for 'hosts'" error in 7-zip for the newer file...
[Atrix 4G Android Development] DJayRage:
Works pretty good, thanks!
[Atrix 4G Android Development] DJHile:
Uploaded a new zip last night. Confirmed working. My apologies.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] jasonwalker1980:
Works FLIPPING AWESOME... Great job guys Thanks...
[Atrix 4G Android Development] mobileweasel:
... and if anyone with a Bell phone and a Bell sim gets this working, please PM me ( if I don't see it posted ). Seeing ads in my Weathereye app is driving me nuts. I wish I had the knowledge to tear the app apart and remove the adds directly.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] DJHile:
I'm wondering what exactly is going on with Bell users. Is it that you aren't able to install correctly or are I just noticing that ads aren't ads being blocked?

If you are just having ads shown, it could be because the hosts file doesn't contain any domains for the as servers in your area.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] jzaslice:
Still getting some in HD WALLPAPERS

Www.adinventive.com

http://bank43.mi.ads.mp.mydas.mobi/

and also the image of some ads show "ads by InMobi"
[Atrix 4G Android Development] bongd:
I ran it on my ORFR234 ROM, deodexed and with my own customer mods and it worked great. But I wanted to try the latest Cherry ROM so I've popped that on and downloaded this host. Works fantastic, my man. Thanks so much!

If I encounter some ads that aren't included by the next update I'll forward the appropriate info your way. :cool:
[Atrix 4G Android Development] PAulyhoffman:
What ads are you getting?

its should be a matter of a bell phone. I use Hosts on my ubuntu computer and windows.

sure you are putting this in the correct place.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] designgears:
You guys can also just grab the updated hosts file here...

http://winhelp2002.mvps.org/hosts.htm
[Atrix 4G Android Development] efishta:
That site explains that a large hosts file can slow down windows pcs. Any chance that it may have a negative impact on android browsing? CPU/ram usage?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] bongd:
I highly doubt it. If anything it probably speeds it up. No ****ty ads to load! :)
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Charsher47:
The OP's hosts file blocked more ads than this one for me.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] DJHile:
The hosts file I posted has a lot more blocked ad servers. I've compiled this list from 5 or 6 hosts files + a database I have access to that has an enormous list of ad servers & domains.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] HoSlayer:
Can we get a new link? The old one doesn't seem to work
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Swiftks:
The link right above your message works just fine... hosts file in the the .zip to download on that page.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] rog1121:
EDIT: Never mind
[Atrix 4G Android Development] mgonzalez8968:
The link isnt working for me
[Atrix 4G Android Development] ssewk2x:
1. Download link in the OP is no longer working.

2. I installed AdFree, let it update my hosts file, then nuked it, keeping the hostfile intact so I could add hosts to it that aren't blocked by their list.

3. Don't know if you have these or not, but these sites had been giving me VERY annoying ads recently:

c09.smaato.net

c35.smaato.net

adelh.smaato.net

soma.smaato.net

c16.smaato.net

c20.smaato.net

REALLY wish there was a way to block hosts by wildcard, i/e: *.bad-domain.net, but that won't work with hosts file. Any ideas?
[Atrix 4G Android Development] loktite:
What would be great is an app that was a local dns server/proxy. Closest I found so far is an app called FilterProxy. Japanese dev I believe, could use some translation optimizations. I don't know if it's url blocking works with the ads or not.
[Atrix 4G Android Development] sanriver12:
https://market.android.com/details?...xMiwiY29tLmJpZ3RpbmNhbi5hbmRyb2lkLmFkZnJlZSJd
[Atrix 4G Android Development] Notorious544d:
Thinking of implementing this into my ROM...

How can I do this?

EDIT: I know how to do this... but is the hosts file updated? It was last updated in July...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mancuk29:
Ive just hard reswt my phobe ive logged in my google settings for my contacts they wont sync and market wont let me in is there a problem ... im in uk

thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Archer:
No problem here mate. Must be something wrong at your end.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prodygee:
Google is never down. Reboot your phone again.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] untitledmangxg:
hy everyone! is there any possibility to install theme chooser on new update ROM 2.3.3 official from LG?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] sajjan:
Dont think so ...try metamorph as an alternative...dunno if it works or not...

Hit the thanks button if i helped you
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Connoisseur76:
I'm getting the Galaxy S 2. However, can I straightaway flash a custom ROM or do I need to unlock bootloader first???
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ithehappy:
It has an unlocked bootloader, thus you can install any custom ROM straightaway.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonny68:
You can flash straight away, a ROM like Lite'ning will root your phone so no need to root before hand.:)
[HTC Inspire 4G] trell959:
I've read a lot of post about at&t being a terrible network and blah blah blah. I want your opinion on it. I've been with at&t for a long time. I've been with them when was 'Cingular'. Now I've noticed since the atrix and inspire have came out, my network has been very inconsistent. Are you noticing this too? And is it enough to make you switch?
[HTC Inspire 4G] froggymike911:
I'm generally happy with speeds and service. Minus the major spots (JFK, LAX, any sporting event) i've never had issues.
[HTC Inspire 4G] tweaked:
I too have been with them since cingular. I have noticed no change. Its the same service I had with my iphone. /Shrug

Ppl were complaining when I had that too But as far as Data was concerned it always worked. i could Stream movies or Sirius any time all day/night.

Still do/can. I don't use the phone part of my cell phones tho so I may have a skewed opinion. I think I currently have 4000+ Roll Over minutes
[HTC Inspire 4G] ac3kill:
Ya if I paid for my bill id switch ATT sucks ass ill be on Verizon when my dad makes me start paying

ATT is a bunch of crooks I don't know why my dad puts up with it always some extra charges on there and they never take it off my dad had to call 3 times to get the 9.99 for ATT navigator off my line I kept telling my dad my phone doesn't even have that stupid app cuz I deleted all the bloatware

My girlfriend also works for a ATT call center and they teach them to slam and cram peoples accounts because they think no one will notice the goverment should of never let them buy out t mobile.

ATT got ride of there unlimited plan luckily im grandfathered in

But they put a cap on t mobile unlimited plan after they bought it I think its 5gb then u just get super slow speeds after that

There a giant corperation and there hungry for nickels and dimes

I suggest everyone who pUsh there ATT bill to take a close look at it

Oh one more thing there home dsl internet has a cap on it also 150 gb a month most people won't hit that ya bit if you have netflix streaming you'll hit it every month in my opinion alkida needs to pit there focus on blowing ATT up and not towers
[HTC Inspire 4G] tweaked:
Wow that was so hard to read I think My brain vomited.

ATT has not been approved to buy T-Mobile yet.....Altho they will most likely get it.

Alkida? My God what the hell......

There, their, and they're.

There is a place. Like hey i am going over there.

Then we have the word Their, It shows possession. Like that is theirs.

We also have they're or, they are. As is they’re over there, you can see their car. See these, ............ .. . . . .<--- these are the periods you left out of your entire post.
[HTC Inspire 4G] mudknot2005:
Verizon and att both have subpar performance for price. Generally all American providers are horrible.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Scott_S:
Lol. I'm trying to remember if this is the same poster I had punctuation issues with recently.

Txts alot, was the excuse, I believe. I wonder if teachers/professors accept that as a valid reason these days.
[HTC Inspire 4G] jesses_girl:
I'm sad with the speeds I get overall with ATT but I'm in a contract. Plus the phones are fun