yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Motorola Photon 4G] twospirits:
^ this is true. I knew that the EVO had Gorilla glass because I saw one or two videos with some guy attempting to scratch it with his keys and there was no damage, but I also heard that its not like other Gorilla glass devices and proof of that is that when my EVO fell to the ground and got destroyed in a million pieces, the replacement phone no less than a few days of getting it got a nice 1 inch curved scratch on the glass when I forgot to take my keys out of my pocket and placed the phone in there.

Hopefully the Gorilla Glass on the Photon is of better quality. Regardless, don't let it fall to the ground. :D

TS
[Motorola Photon 4G] B-Real206:
I've only had the Photon for 24 hours but I'm loving it. I'm pretty sure if you drop this phone it's going to shatter your screen. So hold in tight guys. Is there some sort of option for auto correct on the Photon keyboard?

Sent from my using MoPho 4g XDA App
[Motorola Photon 4G] wireless.praying.mantis:
I tell everyone I sell a wireless device to that TEP for $8 per month with up to 3 claims a year and a $50/100 deductible (depending on the type of wireless device) is peace of mind no one should be without considering the most basic phone we sell is approximately $210.
[Motorola Photon 4G] wireless.praying.mantis:
I work in a Sprint corporate store and I can assure you the only course of action for someone who comes in with screen that has 2 or more cracks in it greater than 2" is to file a claim through Asurion (if they have TEP already), buy another device (at SRP if HUP discounting had already been redeemed for device), by a or look at a third party avenue for a handset replacement (i.e. Craiglist, eBay, etc.). If they replace it for $35, that store is going to get dinged in the RYG report.
[Motorola Photon 4G] wireless.praying.mantis:
Correct, physical damage is not covered under the manufacturer's warranty.
[Motorola Photon 4G] wireless.praying.mantis:
I assure you if he walks into one of the corporate retail stores and attempts to have TEP added to his MIN with a shattered screen, the first thing they will do is note his account in iRMS with a red flag stating physical damage has been observed at which point TEP will not be permitted because what you are suggesting to him to do right now if he doesn't already have TEP on his MIN is insurance fraud no matter how you look at it and this is the type of behavior that is part of the reason premiums as well as deductibles are raised.
[Motorola Photon 4G] wireless.praying.mantis:
What you are suggesting is indeed insurance fraud. You wonder why TEP went up from $7 to $8 per month and why smartphone devices' premiums doubled for $50? Well part of it is due to insurance fraud which is what you are in essence telling this guy to do. TEP OE is from 08/01/11 through 08/31/11, but is to be added to MINs on an account via iRMS which are not already physically damaged nor in need of service and repair already.
[Motorola Photon 4G] wireless.praying.mantis:
This truly bites Rocky Mountain oysters. :D
[Motorola Photon 4G] jarsong:
This is why the DAY I got my EVO I had a thick Gel cover on it before I walked out of the store.... Since then it has taken a few falls... Still like new.
[Motorola Photon 4G] TheNexxuvas:
I would guess it won't be long, our long standing vendor dealings with Motorola will herald parts provided to S&R stores like mine. I expect that news anyday now.

They give us flips for old crusty nextel phones still, why not these? heh

But until then, the grace period for harvesting parts for these can't come soon enough. It was only a matter of time before accidents like these start to happen, even on brand spanking new phones.
[Motorola Photon 4G] mkvoran:
Yah. I just had the same thing happen. 2 ft drop onto VINYL.

Got nowhere with Wirefly, or Motorola. I did sign up for the insurance so I can get it repaired free... just have to mail it off... MDPA insurance is actually pretty good. 70.00 annually and no deductible. Beats TEP except that you have to pay shipping and be without a phone.

But honestly they need to stop with the demo's of this "gorilla glass"

google "gorilla glass bowling ball" and "Gorilla glass baseball"

Watch these two videos and then tell me that it makes any sense why such small drops should break this glass.

It's straight up fraud on their part I think. I can understand that "glass is glass" and "under enough abuse" it can still break. but REALLY? 2ft onto VINYL? But it can withstand a 50mph baseball. BULL.

FYI to the OP, I've called around and found that at this time, only authorized Motorola repar shops (not many in the US.) have the parts. Your options are to send to one of those places, or try to find a bad ESN or parted out phone.

Sprint corporate stores around me do NOT have the parts, although one guy told me that if and when he got the parts, he would just replace it for me for 35.00 even though he is not supposed to.

Good luck to you. I am going to be without my MoPho for the next 5 days. :(
[Motorola Photon 4G] justindcarter79:
Just got my replacement a few days ago. Otterbox arrived today so hopefully i will get some added protection.
[Motorola Photon 4G] jglee311:
Hope you don't have a Photon Car Dock, I figured out today that my Otterbox Commuter that came in today also.......doesn't fit on the dock. :(
[Vibrant Accessories] Alex530:
Has anyone seen this new case from Cyclops? Its like the original one but with a 2800mAh battery. Im considering ordering one from amazon. Ill edit this as I go. I just came across this. Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0058RNHK0/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/188-6536017-1818327
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] smartboy36:
Can anyone post a working youtube download app?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] raiders91340:
Look on Google for tube mate. It has an "update" bug when u fully close it and re open the app, but the app is amazing.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] smartboy36:
Thanks man
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] bng06:
FREEdi Downloader 2.0.16

Try this, works great. Was on market place but I guess Google doesn't want us to have it, keeps getting removed from Android Market.

http://slideme.org/mobileapp/download/ebf55a94-b7d6-102d-9790-6ec07c99d928.apk
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] bng06:
And you need the latest version 2.0.16 any version before that will not work.
[HTC Inspire 4G] P00t:
I always see in every ROM thread to do a Nandroid back up before flashing a new rom but I don't know how to do it. I had been always flashing roms without doing any kind of back ups, except text messages. now that im curious about it and for future issues. how do I do it, the nandroid backup?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Nickovtyme:
In ROM manager tap "back up current ROM " or in recovery choose "backup and restore"

The back up (nandroid) will back up everything but the radio... It'll make an exact copy of your ROM.

Then when you need to... In rom manager, tap backup and restore... Then choose your latest backup.. Or whichever backup you wish to restore.

Basically same process from recovery screen.
[HTC Inspire 4G] cavsoldier19d:
I would recommend performing the backup/restore while in clockwork mod recovery. Its less problematic than doing it in rom manager.
[HTC Inspire 4G] oxlong27:
+1
[T-Mobile LG G2x] FatalityBoyZahy:
Has anyone on this Forum cracked the screen of their G2X's? If so, post pictures.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Mister Hat:
+1, This will be interesting.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] snp304:
I did, but never took any pics of it. Sent it in to LG for repair. $70 return shipping included, much cheaper than if I did it myself
[T-Mobile LG G2x] sarni84:
i would like to see this too being that its gorilla glass id like to see what that looks like but.....lets get real if u or me cracked the screen of our g2x's youd be effin pissed and the last thing on your mind would be to take pics of it lol so we probably wont see any..aaagh screw it im going to hulk smash mine off the wall then mule kick it, il be back with pics give me a few.....

jk
[T-Mobile LG G2x] JaiaV:
Found this on a quick search, looks real:
[T-Mobile LG G2x] sarni84:
ooooh that hurts!!!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] FatalityBoyZahy:
I'd be crying...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mikdiamon:
I'm crying just looking at it
[T-Mobile LG G2x] KRAZYADROIDMASTER:
Now I really not going to sleep.

That would totally suck.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] JaiaV:
Back when I had my G1 a very similar thing happened to it. I just threw it down on my bunk in the barracks one day and it went *CRACK*. Can't have been 10 inches of a fall, it just decided the bunk was too hard I guess.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] FatalityBoyZahy:
Barracks? Are you in the Military?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] JaiaV:
I was. 10char
[T-Mobile LG G2x] FatalityBoyZahy:
What branch? I'm pre-enlisting into the Marine Corps next summer!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] sykokane:
I currently have a single hairline crack starting at the top, just to the left of where the speaker is, curving down and to the right side of the chassis. I'll be getting it repaired soon. Dropped it about 2-3 feet onto concrete. Still works just fine.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] FatalityBoyZahy:
Damn dude, I don't know what I'd do if that happened to me! Well, I doubt it would, I have a Trident Aegis Case on mine. :P
[T-Mobile LG G2x] iambookcase:
My G2x fell about 3 feet onto tile yesterday and the glass is cracked something terrible. Will post a picture when I get back from vacation.

Hopefully I can get a similar repair deal from LG.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] snp304:
mine didn't quite look as bad as that pic, but was pretty bad. It still worked just fine, I could feel the cracks in it when moving my finger over the glass. Just call LG, they quoted a price between $40-$100, gave me a confirmation number. I mailed it in, then got an email with the total amount due for a repair. Called and paid over the phone, got my phone back about 5 days later...pretty easy..

Definately wasn't happy when it happened, actually felt sick to my stomach
[T-Mobile LG G2x] PhillieBlizzle:
Mine survived a swim in the pool. In fact it stopped randomly rebooting after that. Now it runs great.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Bspence415:
Mine looked exactly like that when I dropped mine be careful with your phones we do not have gorilla glass
[T-Mobile LG G2x] FatalityBoyZahy:
I should've tried that!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] zukgod1:
I just got mine fixed Friday.

Was $125.00 part/labor.

Considered doing it myself but I'm tired of working on stuff.

Mine fell about a foot maybe. Landed just right on the lower right corner.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] svengalis:
Are you guys not using case phone protectors? I have this nice vinyl/plasticish one.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] se1zure31:
I have dropped my G2X but nothing bad has happened yet. Even dropped my old Vibrant a few times. But when I dropped the HD2, even from a foot, the screen would just shatter every time. I went through 2 HD2s and replaced the screen myself on one of them. I hope I never have to go through that again...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] geenaleigh:
Mine has a tiny chip that formed within 1 week of having my device. It probably was a glass defect that popped. I thought about replacing it, but my device has zero problems (reboots, screen bleeds, freezes, none of that) so I decided to hold onto it for dear life. I have a Speck candy hard shell on it too.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Puppetmaster_sr:
Wife cracked hers.,I was actually searching these forums to see what people have paid for the repair. Will get pics and post later :(
[T-Mobile LG G2x] khaos12:
Mine dropped onto concrete from four feet, and only suffered a few scratches on the grey trim. Works great, no screen damage at all.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] FatalityBoyZahy:
Why don't you guys just tell T-Mobile that you're having issues with the device? I've sent devices back to T-Mobile with no issues at all. They never even messaged me about it. I know it's not good to lie, but T-Mobile has lied to us enough already!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Finland_2_Cupertino:
It is gorilla glass.

Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G
[T-Mobile LG G2x] gillesguinet:
Just broke mine :/ sending it to LG in the morning but will take a picture and post it before..
[T-Mobile LG G2x] gillesguinet:
Oh and I didn't even drop it that hard.. barely a foot but landed flat on the screen.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Puppetmaster_sr:
Wifey had it on her lap when she got out of the car without realizing it was there.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] FatalityBoyZahy:
That's horrible!!
[Android Apps and Games] 420fan:
I'd love an invite if anyone has one. Thanks

2.3.3 and hoping for root
[Android Apps and Games] jesusice:
Gotta give an email to send the invite to :)

^ Shift Faced
[Android Apps and Games] at10ti0n:
denis.salanta[at]gmail[dot]com please :) Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] jesusice:
Well... I had 2 invites yesterday. Now I don't seem to have any. If they show up again I'll send you one. Otherwise I believe there's an official thread somewhere around here for Music invites.

^ Shift Faced
[Android Apps and Games] 420fan:
Wow, not the brightest bulb here. Forgot my email. Mikeolinger @ gmail dot com

2.3.3 and hoping for root
[Android Apps and Games] redbullcat:
You still want an invite? I've got one going if you'd like it :)
[Android Apps and Games] jankhner:
i would like to have an invite also, if possible. jankhner@gmail.com

TIA
[Android Apps and Games] lilbuddy419:
I wouldn't mind an invite also if any are available. Thank you. Stevedurain@gmail.com

P.s couldn't find the thread for it
[Samsung Infuse 4G] indymx:
Cooked up a little UOT love for Infused 2.0 Stable.

Install with CWM.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] JordanElliott:
looks nice. how did u get that dark blue?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] aphrony:
cool, thanks!

i just installed it, I don't really like red, but it works really well! now all i gotta do is wait for a themed pull down menu and my phone is perfect =) thanks again!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] indymx:
Err just tweaked it until I got a color I liked...
[Samsung Infuse 4G] clown_luv:
sweet yo thanks cant hit thanls button the app though love the loading icon lol

+1
[Samsung Infuse 4G] JordanElliott:
nvm. i got a sweet ass looking theme. i have to fix the pulldown thingy tho. then ill upload it
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Bjray:
Once I try this theme... And if I don't like it how do I uninstall this lol?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] JordanElliott:
well. if u were smart u woulda made a backup. lol
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Bjray:
Well I did make a backup thank you very much. :-)
[Samsung Infuse 4G] beatblaster:
Just flash your current ROM over your setup without wiping anything to get back to stock.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] cline2:
Can you create the grey color for pull down notification i suck at uot kitchen website please and thank you
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Correlliful:
I'm sorry... But why would you want gray?

Infuse with 2.3.3 Firmware (Infusion 2.0 Gingerbread)
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Carlrobling:
Nice work indy just thought I'd give props. Also your not to far from me. I'm in Lafayette bout 45 min north of you.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] ReconRob:
Nice look! Keep schemin bro.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] indymx:
I'll give it a look later today.

Cool!

One of the devs on the Viewsonic G-Tab lives up in Merrilville.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] indymx:
Check out what I just posted..
[HTC EVO 3D] chris378:
IS THERE ANYWAY TO PLAY WORLD OF WARCRAFT ON AN ANDROID DEVICE?
[HTC EVO 3D] Joey_UFC:
lol

+10char
[HTC EVO 3D] inoskedu8o8:
Lulz

10char.
[HTC EVO 3D] jonathaflores:
lol ..;) yes , but if i tell you,i would have to kill you!
[HTC EVO 3D] tjlawson09:
I've never even played wow but if it was here I would.
[HTC EVO 3D] felacio:
...yeah... It's called Order and Chaos.

Are We Not Phones?

We are EVO.

ARE WE NOT PHONES?!

3DEVO!
[HTC EVO 3D] vinterchaos:
Yup, splashtop

http://www.splashtop.com/remote

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wts_86yJpX4
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] imAdashB:
I have the Nexus S and recently, I came under the suspicion that my Gmail was hacked. So I went on my computer and changed my Gmail password. But now, my phone has become a wreck. It cannot sync with my gmail, I can't even access the Market. I cannot seem to find a way to change the password on the phone to my current password for Gmail. Is there any way to do this without deleting the main account on the phone? I really do not want to reset my phone for simply needing to change my password...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] contradude:
Not to be a fun sponge but since its your primary device account you may be out of luck.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] contradude:
I would recommend using mybackup root to backup your call log, mms, sms (texts) and titanium backup root to backup your apps. Makes the reset hurt way less
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] imAdashB:
I guess that's my only option. Can't believe Google has made it this much of a hassle for a simple password change. Thanks man.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Tipika:
No no dont hard reset for such an easy stuff!

Just pop in another sim card and for privacy the password will be removed, then insert the right one
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Tipika:
If your phone is cdma and you cannot switch the sim card, you can just delete the gmail account settings from the application manager (i dont remember the english name), anyway, wiping for something like that, is like throwing an atomic bomb to kill mosquitoes
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] contradude:
It won't let you delete the primary device account even if you have another gmail account attached. :-(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Tipika:
I am not sure in gingerbread, but in previous version was possible to let the system forget the account by just removing user data for something like "gmail archive" (not sure about english name)

And if you change the sim card, you have to reinsert the password, happened many times to me, annoying
[Epic 4G General] dexterboy1106:
I wish Google would tell manufactures to make all the phones ports similar, so that we wouldn't have to buy different products every time we get a new phone. I think that's why I think the iphone is so popular and people stay with it. Just put all the usb ports on the same side for docks and what not.
[Epic 4G General] qbking77:
Not a bad discussion question. I feel that diversity is the selling point of Android vs. Iphone though. Manufacturers tend to try and get you to buy their devices by putting their own custom overlay over the android system (touchwiz, motoblur, sense). They also release phones that do have pure android on it for people that do prefer the Android experience. As for keeping ports in the same spots.. I can definitely agree with that. Seems strange to put ports all in different spots, but devices are all different sizes anyway and wouldn't really work in all docks.
[Epic 4G General] 063_XOBX:
Since the greatest strength in Android phones is their diversity I'm going to have to disagree with you. Some people (myself included) have their phone plugged in to the stereo in the car and a car charger while driving, having both ports on the same side is super convenient, some people like landscape docks, having the plug on the side is essential for that, finally some people want their phone in portrait on the dock, again the usb port must be on the bottom for that.

In the end it comes down to choice which is ultimately Android's greatest strength.
[Epic 4G General] adelmundo:
I think the actual discussion would be to take a cue from the PC manufacturers. Most computers run Windows with many different manufacturers, but the UI does not diverge much from each other. You can be on a Dell and jump onto an HP and they pretty much look the same as far as the OS goes. Android on the other hand has Sense, Touchwiz, Motoblur, etc. and I think that's where the problem comes in.
[Epic 4G General] InfDaMarvel:
I believe that almost all if not most phones have fallen to micro usb under some sort of agreement that I don't belive involves google. So, that's already becoming. Reality. Unless I misread.

Edit: and I did, google will never have control on the arrangement of a usb port.
[Epic 4G General] TexasLTE:
I think those options are great ..... what would REALLY be nice is for ALL Android phones to be able to upgrade to latest version WITHOUT having to wait so darn long !
[Epic 4G General] 063_XOBX:
That's the downside of diversity, with so many different hardware elements it would be downright impossible for that to ever happen. At best and with all of their resources poured into it no company is going to take less than 3 months to prepare a an update for a phone and since every OEM has 3+ Android phones at a time it takes even longer.
[Epic 4G General] rocket321:
I believe the EU requires micoUSB ports on all phones for some reason.

There is more info about it in the anandtech Veer article: http://www.anandtech.com/show/4424/hp-veer-4g-review-getting-us-excited-for-pre-3

I'm personally fine with having the ports in different places. I just wish all phones had those copper contacts like the OG Nexus and launched with official car & home docks. Waiting 6+ months for official docks is stupid because by then we are already researching what phone to buy next.
[Epic 4G General] skeeterslint:
I think the outside look of a phone doesn't really matter to me much. But the way Android is built for said device does. If Samsung built their versions of Android closer to how Google builds stock Android things like cm7 would be much easier to port without having to butcher the code to get it working.
[Epic 4G General] bdbc:
A law was passed a few years back that forced all cell phones beyond a certain date to have chargers fully compatible with each other. The decided port format became micro usb. The aim was to reduce the number of charger cords that ended up in landfills, though that theory was highly flawed. I do believe it was a US law and not EU, but I could be wrong.
[Omnia 7 General] Bradderzz:
Hello, I have recently bought a Samsung Omnia 7 phone and am quite pleased with it, apart from the annoying error messages whenever I try to send a picture message ''Cant send message Try again'' anyone know a possible fix for this? its very annoying!
[Omnia 7 General] mainds:
Same problem

Have the very same problem, please help
[Omnia 7 General] antmagpie:
I had to add the apn settings for my network provider to get mms to work on my omnia7. Its under 'settings', 'mobile network', then scroll down to 'add apn'. Just google for your settings.
[Omnia 7 General] gc48067:
Download the Samsung Network settings app, will allow you to select your provider (as long as they are listed, giffgaff aren't lots of others are.
[Defy General] evilxsist:
After trying to reinstall the factory sbf on my (us t-mobile) defy I cannot get past the initial blur activation. I have tried to skip the set up but it just takes me right back to the first page. Worse yet when I try to activate blur it will freeze up and requires reboot. I have re-flashed the sbf and even tried a few others with the same result. Any idea what is happening here and how to fix it?

JORDN_U3_6.19.0 - no boot

JORDN_U3_6.36.0 - above problem

3.4.2-107 - wont flash

3.4.2-164 - above problem
[Defy General] pmp326:
message me with email address so i can send u right sbf
[Defy General] twa_priv:
What SBF do you have in mind?

I also tried to restore my stock US 2.2.1 after installing CM7 - just to see if it works.

So I restored my 2.2.1 nandroid and the applied this sbf: p3_jordan_umts_jordan-user-2.2.1-3.4.2-107_JDN-4-000000-release-keys-signed-T-Mobile-US.sbf

It worked, however, this will not bring you back to the official 2.2.1 US Froyo because above SBF is an earlier beta version and you will end up with 34.4.4.MB525.T-Mobile.en.US_3.4.2-107_JDN-4.

The official version is 34.4.9.MB525.T-Mobile.en.US_3.4.2-107_JDN-9.
[Defy General] pmp326:
you have to restore through nandroid from 2.2.1 test keys
[Defy General] pmp326:
you did make a backup before you went flashing right?