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[Epic 4G General] Edge-1337:
So I had to call in my Epic yesterday and request it's coffin. It's been a hell of a tough phone. It's glided across a Walmart parking lot in the middle of the night. The pavement was unforgiving to the chrome going around the phone, but other than some nics to the phone, scratch or two here or there and the chrome bit flaking off, NOTHING else broke. No screen damage, radio problems nothing. It was NOT in a case during any of these times.

It's fallen on a concrete floor at the same Walmart numerous times. No damage, until last night. It fell from my hands, and landed on the corner where the power button is. The power button then cesed to function. :( So now I can't turn my phone off, or it mat not turn back on. It was in this case (which isn't bad, but when I get my replacement, I will be switching to an Otterbox Commuter Series) http://shop2.sprint.com/NASApp/onli...ryID=CZS5550R&topPageNumber=0&subPageNumber=0

Enough about the Epic life of this phone.

So I called into a Asurion and requested my replacement.

Has anyone done this recently? I just want to know if I'll get one pre-loaded with Gingerbread or not. The CS Rep said they try to keep the phones pretty updated, but he didn't know if it would have Gingerbread or not, and as to which modem they usually come with.

I know each phone is different and not all phones will have the same modem. The modem doesn't really bother me, as I can always Odin another one in.

I tried to get a Nexus S or Evo as a replacement, but they told me I had to have another Epic. I saw the Nexus got 2.3.5 yesterday (I updated my local Sprint Stores display while I was there talking to them. xD), any word if that's coming to the Epic or not?

I know the Epic's EOL is October. I'd prefer not to have leaky Gingerbread.

As for rom, I'm debating between SRF 1.2 (which is what I'm running, and I love) or Bamboozle.

Thoughts, answers?
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
It will be a refurb with EC05 2.2.1 on it. There is no Gingerbread release for the Epic currently. Even after official GB many Assurion phones will ship with 2.2 and you will be able to OTA after activation.
[Epic 4G General] Edge-1337:
Doing some research I see that that's what'll be happening when I get my replacement. :(

Question is...upgrade or not? I wanted to stick with ACS roms for my phone.
[Epic 4G General] Magic Oreo:
i requested a replacement at my local sprint service/repair center and i received a brand new epic, i must be lucky :O. but I actually don't know if it went threw Assurion or not though all i know is that it took 3 days to get it shipped in.
[HTC EVO 3D] kthejoker20:
I hqave the 3500mah battery, and no super battery charger kernel.

Can someone make a kernel?

Or upload the script?
[HTC EVO 3D] LiquidSolstice:
A member since 2008 and still doesn't know what goes in what forum :( Sad.

And don't say "I wanted more devs to see it", that's not an excuse.
[HTC EVO 3D] kthejoker20:
So if your so bent about this, then move the thread....

O wait you're not a mod. FTL
[HTC EVO 3D] LiquidSolstice:
If you were smart enough to know where it was in the first place, you'd be just fine.

Oh wait, you're not. Go on, whine some more and tell me why I'm in the wrong when you're the guy who posted in the wrong place :rolleyes:
[HTC EVO 3D] xHausx:
Wall charger = problem solved
[HTC EVO 3D] kthejoker20:
You're a very angry person.

Go smoke some cigarettes and go to bed.
[HTC EVO 3D] LiquidSolstice:
"blah blah blah i posted in the wrong place but i'm going to try and be a smartass about it".

Did I miss anything? Whatever. Not going to bump this thread again.
[HTC EVO 3D] kthejoker20:
You obviously feel the need for the last word.

So I will play, I got nothing better to do at this time.
[HTC EVO 3D] AyyRayy:
I have a 4000 and my charger works perfect also
[HTC EVO 3D] r0cky0790:
Basically what they are trying to tell you is to post in the correct place (General Discussion). This is the development section. To be honest, it took a mighty long time to get back to normal due to the fact that noobs and cry babies were *****ing about s-off which had everything out of whack. Now that XDA is coming back to life, I'm pretty sure members who have been around for a while would like to see it remain that way. Just be patient grasshopper. We just got root the other day. Let the developers bring you a stable kernel first then we will see SBC soon after.

My ''xDU4L C0R3 SH00T3Rx'' shot you down in 3D!
[HTC EVO 3D] housry23:
Great kernel. Thanks for making such a stable, fast and battery efficient kernel. Your the best kernel dev evarrrrr! I have a request and you better hurry. Implement a script or give me one that will make the wings on my phone pop out on their own and then I can use my wii mote to fly it. Hurry though. I want it naow!!!!!!!
[HTC EVO 3D] tom1l21:
This is the LuLz.
[HTC EVO 3D] Joey_UFC:
eh, i'v seen better trolls
[HTC EVO 3D] cruise350:
I don't blame him, he was requesting development so he posted here, not to much kernel writing going on in the general section so why not go where the developers are. He also flagged the thread correctly as a [req] to get attention.
[HTC EVO 3D] bwcorvus:
The problem is simply this. Development section is for developing. Its that simple. If you are not developing something, it does not go here.
[HTC EVO 3D] cruise350:
I know his post isn't development but that is what he is requesting. All these stupid guides that keep on popping up in the development section aren't development either and belong in the general section also. I don't see you jumping on any of those posts and giving them a hard time.
[HTC EVO 3D] bwcorvus:
Actually i report them all too...even the ones that get stickies :) Don't assume.
[HTC EVO 3D] cruise350:
Then here is a thanks for being such a good hall monitor and policing the forums for the betterment of others.
[HTC EVO 3D] oldjackbob:
Agreed. The OP was unarguably development-related, and this was the correct place to post it.

Those whiners who incessantly demand that such posts be removed from the dev section have grown blind to the mission of xda, and would become dangerous and tyrannical power freaks if ever given mod status, and would quickly destroy the dev forum just as thoroughly as what almost happened a few weeks ago in this very forum. Xda exists to further development of the operating systems on our devices. The OP wants devs to see his request, and that's a legitimate expectation, so I can't fault him for posting it here. How many devs ever even visit the General Discussion forum?

Rant over.
[HTC EVO 3D] mlin:
What is the point of reporting threads that have been stickied? Obviously a mod stickied the thread so why bother?

This is posted in the wrong section but people don't need to be assholes about pointing it out. Is life so miserable that people must find satisfaction by being a **** to others on the internet? Ya'll need to find something else to do to feel better about yourselves.

tapa tapa tapa
[HTC EVO 3D] wrapkgb:
Hey bro since you make such "legit" kernels shouldn't you know how to add SBC to a kernel?

Stop the trolling son.
[HTC EVO 3D] rstuckmaier:
You just answered your own question.
[HTC EVO 3D] SayWhat10:
hahah right

hate when people are so anal about discussion board postings
[HTC EVO 3D] NewZJ:
it has come to my attention that there is a new sbc kernel in development, expect great things....
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rladkins25:
My market acts fine till I reboot then the movies tab disappears and then my install button is gone on sum apps
[Optimus One, P500, V General] amosng1:
I've attached 2 pics, it seems my batt drain is terrible. Anyway to fix it? I used cfs due to its stability.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] gincia:
As I see, your rom is 2,2 android? Try to read this topic http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1185241 download the BetterBatteryStats app and check which process or wakelock is draining your battery. If its DataTracker-FD wake lock, than it seems that 2,3 and 2,2 android is having Fast Dormancy issue..
[Optimus One, P500, V General] vador9:
I'm experiencing heavy battery drain. I installed betterbatterystats and found out that AlarmManager is keeping my device awake. What to do? Running CM7 6.6
[Optimus One, P500, V General] drakull:
I can say just by looking at your screenshots that u run too many background apps and widgets... try removing all of them and watch your battery drain.

I used to experience high battery drain and that was because the miriad of little apps running in background. They don't let your phone sleep, even when the screen is off.

Now my phone's battery lasts for at least 40 hours and that's with heavy Wi-fi, some 2G/3G, some gamming and music. About 1-2% battery drain per hour on idle and that's because I still run some widgets (and gmaps). Right now it's marking 53 hours and still at 27%, but thats 'cause I'm home on my PC.

Edit: Oh! Also just noted u use franco.kernel 18.1... get rid of it, it's been reported by many users (me included) that it causes battery drain. Get back to 18.0.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] amosng1:
I could revert but I forgot the changes from v18 to v18. 1 " anyone can kindly tell me?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] gkarthik16:
Can you please let me know what are the settings you've on your phone? I have Mik's CM7 with Franco's kernel v18. OC 748/245 Smartass. Auto-sync turned OFF. Only 2G networks. Brighntess 40%. Not having a lot of apps. Set Auto-refresh to "No" in apps like Facebook and Twitter. So basically no app tries to connect to internet unless I turn them ON manually. Only Google search, digital clock and power control widgets. No gaming and almost no music.

With all these I'm able to get around 30 hrs of battery life with moderate usage and 20 hrs of battery life with heavy usage, mainly Wifi. How do you manage to get so much battery life? Can you please let me know your configuration and the other settings as well?

Thanks in advance.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] Bec de Xorbin:
That's unnecessary and useless to downgrade. Mik's 6.6, franco's gingerbread kernel and scary governor, you get unbeatable battery life. Unfortunately you get some bugs too for now but mik's back and andy's working on his new rom so soon you'll see those bugs squashed.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] IamIrene:
try use v18 bfs franco kernel
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] notsointeresting:
So I just wanted to start a thread for myself and anyone else who may want to read it

Basically anyone who has an otterbox case for the evo shift or has seen/used it or whatever just leave your opinions/reviews whatever. I am thinking of buying one so just wondering
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] Kevets:
I don't have one for the Shift but I've used an Otterbox on other devices and would recommend it if you have the slightest fear of damaging your handset.

I believe the last one I used was a Commuter which completely encased the handset and seemed to be able to take a hit. The back was too smooth for me so I had a little trouble re-learning how to hold it and the thickness of the handset increased significantly but overall it felt safe. Worth the extra money.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] zeke803:
I am using the otterbox commuter case on my shift right now. I like it a lot. The fit and finish seems like it is completely a part of the phone. Only two complaints are:

1. If I try to move an icon from one hone screen to another, the piece covering the screen makes it difficult to move it to the "edge" - not a big deal, you learn to adjust.

2. When opening the slider, I hear a click sound, sounding like the little tabs holding the upper piece on are catching as it moves. Again, kinda not picky.

All in all, I think it is a great case and makes me worry a lot less about dropping my device. I would definitely recommend it.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] notsointeresting:
Awesome seems like ill want to pick it up. I recently cracked the screen on my shift and made a few scuff marks so that's what seriously turned me to getting the case.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] zeke803:
Tip for putting on the included screen protector...patience and a clean work surface! I couldn't get it to work well at first, then I ended up dropping it on the carpet. I was ready to give up on it until my wife took it from me and got it to work. So...if you have the patience of an ADHD kid on meth like I do...lol. It was my first screen protector too so. Anyways have fun!
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] jwigley24:
definitely worth getting. i have the commuter series otterbox and it makes my phone look and feel like a beast. only thing that annoys me sometimes is the dust/lint that gets stuck to the rubber on the case, but i just blow it off.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] kbrn:
I haven't had a problem opening the slider at all.

I have one and love it! Top of the line case, looks good feels good and protects good! I would totally recommend it to anyone with a Shift!..
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] kbrabble:
I use it on my shift, and have had them on two other phones. Like everyone else said, its a great case, and really does look like a part of the phone.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] Rooster85:
I'm now on my second otterbox after a free factory replacement, my only nit pics are the usb port cover doesn't stay closed, and it clicks everytime I open it, feels like one of the clips is catching....

Sent from my MiuiSpeedy
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] brandontowey:
Just got the Commuter series and I'm a fan so far. Makes the phone feel more substantial and gives a better grip. The only issue was with the headphone and USB port covers, which didn't stay down. I just removed them, but DON'T Rip them off, it'll tear the rubber casing. Found that out on the USB port one so I cut the headphone one off. Either way makes the rubber a little loose around the port but not hugely annoying unless you're a perfectionist(which I can be). I'll just apply a little glue and seat it on the plastic frame.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] notsointeresting:
Thanks for the answers guys! I'm definently going to pick one up in a couple days.

I do want to keep this thread open just so anyone can ask questions/leave other reviews for other people.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] wcherin:
Got the Otter Box Commuter of Ebay for 24.97 free shipping. in retail box
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] notsointeresting:
That's great. The retail price from otterbox.com is $35 so thats a great buy. There's just something about ebay that I can't trust lol. That's me and my paranoia tho.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] kbrn:
Check also Amazon I got mine for about the same price .. 20 something and It's safer than eBay (for me it is)
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] notsointeresting:
Wow I found one for 22 on amazon thanks for the tip man
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] Xx12thANG3LxX:
Once you have the front plate on the phone. How the hell do you get it off????

Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] Rooster85:
Its almost inpossible without breaking the case. I broke one of the clips in the process..... thank goodness for a warranty!

Sent from my MiuiSpeedy
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] notsointeresting:
I guess that's not technically a bad thing if the fronts hard to get off.

I just hope the back isn't the same when I get mine.

Is it?
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] kbrn:
Nope I can confirm that, being really careful you can take the back without any problem..

I Think that the front parts being hard to take off it's a good thing.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] saw429:
Had mine for 2 or 3 months now

Bought it from Amazon for like $25 when they finally came available for the shift and had to wait a month before I got it in hand.

I'm not as impressed as i would be with the protection if it was a defender case. I had the black case with fake carbon fiber and belt clip before. The otterbox commuter is better then that one, by how much I'm not sure.

I dropped my phone about a month ago. I don't know if it just hit the right place of the case, and the back case came flying off the phone, the side clips where busted off, so the back case would not stay on any more.

I decided to call up otterbox and see if it was under warr. and if they would replace it. AMAZINGLY they said YES so they shipped me a new one for free i didn't even have to pay shipping. NICE. It was quick and easy I thought that was soooo cool. Because of that i will continue to buy otterbox, and recommend them to others.

In future i hope to buy defender cases (better protection) which means no more slider phones which i think i am ready for now that touch screens are so much better. All my old phones have been sliders with full keyboards from back in the day with my old HTC t-mobile MDA, which made me find this site. :)

Thats my 2 cents.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] southernstyle:
My initial thoughts were it was bulky and the back was too "slick". I couldn't lay it on anything without it sliding. But, I dropped my phone for the 2nd time since I've had it and it hit brick. Nothing happened, not even a scratch on the case. It was a good 4ft drop and screen first (of course). The screen protector had a few air bubbles that I smoothed out, but I can say I am glad I bought it. That made it worth it for me.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] notsointeresting:
That's great this story really makes me want to order one.

The whole reason I started this thread was because I dropped my shift about 4ft and it landed back first came up and flipped and landed on the screen and it was hardly a 2 inch jump from the first impact and my screen is cracked. So I have to pay 89 for some third party store to repair it and I've saw they had an otterbox case for the shift
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] southernstyle:
yea you should definitely consider it, it saved me
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] notsointeresting:
yea i am just got to pay 80 for some third party store to replace the screen because i refuse to pay 100 for a REFURB that ships with GINGERBREAD.

those two things make me cringe especially when used together when reffered to the shift.

but after i pay the 80 i am definently going to get the case i have it for all my apple devices

"ipad2 iphone4 and ipod touch"

but those are all the "defender series" so i didnt think the commuter series cases were worth it they just seemed like crappier cheaper versions. unfortunantley thats my only option seeing as how the shift has a keyboard and therefore cannot have a defender case made for it.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] Muffunz:
Got the only Otterbox case out for the Shift a few months ago, and so far I love it. It can be hard to make a good case for a slider phone, but they did a good job. Snaps into place well, and gives the phone a nice feel and weight.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] prboy1969:
Well I guess I'm going to have to really look into getting one of these. After reading the reviews, and the stories you guys have posted. I'd say it's a good bet to have one.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] woodfinx:
If you have a problem with it they will mail you a new case free of charge as well.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] alanthemanofchicago:
This was the deciding factor for me. I am now getting a case. I am a klutz, and i have gone a week without dropping it - i am due :P
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] brandontowey:
At first I hard a really hard time getting the back off, prying the individual clips off. Then fumbling around in the dark one night to plug the phone in, I found that if you slip something underneath the case below the charging port, it pops off real nice and easy. Heads up for anyone who was having issues like me.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] Easy10pins:
I just picked up the Otterbox but did not use the enclosed screen protector. Instead I went with a ZAGG screen protector.

I had ZAGG products on my netbook and iPod Classic when i went to Afghanistan and even after 6 months of traipsing across the lovely countryside, sandstorms and general maltreatment of my electronics, they came back unscathed with not a scratch on the screens.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] notsointeresting:
I used a zagg screen protector on my last shift without the case, but don't see the point in paying another $15 for a screen protector when I already get one included.

but the zaggs are nice
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] Easy10pins:
I fat fingered the screen protector which came with the Otterbox. LOL. Totally ruined it during installation. :D
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] TheGOAT232412:
Got my otterbox in the mail last week and there is no way i could work with that phone case. Like having a mini tank hooked on your belt
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] notsointeresting:
lmao that was funny.

Although I don't use mine with a holster or anything, just the average pocket so I don't have the problem
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] kendotelie:
within 3 months, im on my 2nd REPLACEMENT for the Shift. Dont get me wrong, i like it alot, but if you ever have to take the case off, front or back, its over. The edges, of the fastener/clip/? whatever you want to call them, breaks.

the warranty is amazing, the reps ask no question about what happened, they just say "i'll go ahead and send you a replacement"

so its definitely worth buying just for that alone
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] prboy1969:
Finally bought one :) . Can't say enough about it :D . Fit is spot on, the finish is great. The phone just fits your hands better during normal use, or when holding it during a call. Yes some people still actually make calls, weirder still they don't use a hands free :p . Plus it's great knowing it's uber protected. The dust plugs for the ports are great, I carry mine in my pocket all the time. Just wish I had invested in one earlier.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] notsointeresting:
I gotta say I love the case itself. Very nice fit. The only thing about the case is the cutout for the Micro USB Charging Port isnt perfect, but not a big deal.

Now the screen protector it came with sucks. Not even going to get into that. I am just going to buy a zagg one and use that
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] prboy1969:
I used a Skinomi Screen protector. Hands down my favorite screen protector.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] notsointeresting:
Just looked those up. Might pick one up, seem nice
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] prboy1969:
Hellua nice, and they don't show scratches very easily.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] LamaFc:
I am really glad this thread was done. I was worried about getting a commy and not a defender but from the sounds of it it is about as good as it gets for a slider device and I am now assured that I need to (and will be happy to) get one. Thanks to the OG poster and all the good reviews.
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] tambourineman86:
Thanks, notsointeresting for this thread, never noticed it til now!

I have a question re: the otterbox...

I work in a metal shop and recently had to take my phone in to get the earpiece and the back speaker replaced due to the magnet in each component picking up exorbitant amounts of metal shavings. Since then, I put my phone in a bulky, thick and rather annoying plastic bag (think ziplock, only a little thicker), one that I would love to ditch if I could find a case that would adequately protect the phone from this particular kind of damage.

Other than that, I don't care about how bulky it is or whether it will protect the phone from a fall, I am very careful with my phone, but there is no way for me to protect my speakers from picking up the metal dust I constantly work in, save a thick, plastic transparent bag. Would otterbox do the trick or am I SOL?
[EVO Shift 4G Accessories] notsointeresting:
I know the OtterBox case does not cover the Speaker Grill on the phone.

On the back, the Speaker Grill, Camera Lens, and camera flash are all left open and uncovered

On the front the Speaker Grill and Touch Panel is left open.

So I beilieve if its a magnetic component in the speaker grill then it would still attract the metal shavings.

although everything besides those 3 things are pretty sealed tight.

If you want I can upload pics tomorrow of the back for you to get a better view. I know its hard to judge over text lol