yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] Fedway:
With Sprint Premiere, I get a new phone every 12 months anyway. Why pay $8 or so a month for insurance and still have to pay a $100 deductible for a replacement that might not be new. No thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] bleach168:
I don't buy it for my phone as I'm pretty careful with it. My dad, however, we bought insurance for the first year. He dropped his Nexus One at least 10 times on concrete and it was fine. So we cancelled the insurance on it.

Smartphones can be so resilient nowadays.
[General Questions and Answers] amy822:
Why bother buying insurance for your cell phone when you can buy another one with those money?:D
[General Questions and Answers] Ace42:
If you break it, the insurance gives you a new phone.
[General Questions and Answers] remzicavdar:
Why insurance?? If you put 10 dollars a side every month, you will have your own insurance:D:D
[General Questions and Answers] aaa:
I ain't paying insurance for phones...it is simply stupid to pay for such things...
[General Questions and Answers] aaa:
IF you try collecting those money you spent for the insurance plus selling the broken one on e-bay...you will have enough money to buy a new one too.....take note of the big IF....
[General Questions and Answers] mr00t:
I only would if I would have an IPhone - just saw a new one break in the pocket of a friend when he hit a table....

But I do not buy fruits someone have already bit in ;)
[General Questions and Answers] ankychrist:
yes i do buy insurance not only for my phones but also for my other gadgets such as my laptops,mp3 player etc as they cover our gadgets from accidental damage,loss or theft .
[General Questions and Answers] dixieman82:
yeah i have insurance as well as an otterbox on my evo from insurance lol :cool:
[General Questions and Answers] K4get:
At $600.00 a pop I will be buying insurance. even if the phone has to get lost.

you know what I mean

K4GET :cool:
[General Questions and Answers] cromag.rickman:
Yes yes yes. I've had to use insurance before and was glad it was available. For those of us that can't just run out and buy a new phone, or even shop for a cheaper on on Ebay insurance is a must.

My mom recently got an Incredible 2, didn't get insurance, then accidentally slammed the phone in her car door, busting the LCD and digitizer. I've been getting replacement parts and it's a pain. I'm all about convenience.
[General Questions and Answers] FrOSteDSwAgg:
Lucky me i bought insurance for my evo. cracked the screen twice and got it repaired instore without deductible.
[General Questions and Answers] sjgeek89:
Didn't bother, heard from a friend that the deductible was $100 bucks.

my Dinc
[General Questions and Answers] jordanishere:
Phone insurance is such a scam. In the TOS the company (usually asurion mobil reinsurance) is allowed to provide you with a refurbished phone, or phone with defects.
[General Questions and Answers] swebb76:
I never had in the past. By the time you pay the monthly fee and then a $90 service fee if it breaks (with Verizon), would rather just save the money and put it toward the next upgrade or buying a used phone off ebay. Of course if your company is paying the bill, go for it!
[HD2 General] rin67630:
Hi, maybe someone could give me a hint.

I used to have a Blackstone with Energy ROM.

I got now a Leo and immediately installed Energy. ;-)

Everything felt well again, way was the stock ROM boring!

Evrything felt well, excepted the data settings.

There is something in my LEO stealing my data settings, reactivating it whithout my consent. This drives me crazy.

Could someone give me a hint on how to prevent that?

Thank you.

RIN67630
[HD2 General] backlashsid:
turn off all the auto update features like weather, stock,mail
[HD2 General] rin67630:
thank you, it's turned off.

I have noticed a different behaviour compared to my old Blackstone.

With Leo, asking manually to update weather or stock re-establishes data.

With my old Blackstone asking manually to update weather or stock with disabled data and without wifi just produced an error.

That is the way i'd like to have it.

Has anyone got a clue, if a registry setting could help?

maybe i should revive my good old nodata.cab from 2005.

regards

RIN67630
[HD2 General] p107r0:
for more control you could try Manila Dial-up Enabler/Disabler and WMLongLife
[General Questions and Answers] sonydei:
First sorry for my bad English. Well I bricked my wildfire that was changing a room, when to do the reboot, a screen was left with the android and a package, you remove the battery, and it does nothing, no charging, no lights. What I can do?
[Verizon Droid Charge] kraisydave:
Warning! You may brick your phone and void your warranty. Complete at your own risk.

I struggle sometimes reading through 40, 50 and even 60 posts through multiple websites to build my understanding of Android. I really appreciate the friendly atmosphere of the Androiders. In order to help cut down on questions and speed up the learning curve of those like me who need a visual aid, here is a video for you.

All credit goes to Kejar and the Gummy Team for all this great stuff with beginnings from people like imnuts. They take donations and you can hit the “like” button for them. Help provide them with motivation to keep up this great work.

The Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCVHX-gH8J8

Below is a collection of information scattered around the message boards that may help noobs like me get going.

You must be rooted, have SD card fix if needed, and have clockwork installed with no other ROMS. Before you begin read everything below, read all the details on the linked pages, and backup as this will erase your phone.

If you do not understand any of this or just need more info here is a link to a great read by DevinXtreme. Remember to hit that thank button for Devin.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=798067

Here is more info on clockwork and voodoo.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/dr...89908-how-using-cwm-voodoo-june-5-2011-a.html

My older video to get root.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAKDeFIIM2c

My video to backup. Remember this is a different ROM, so you may get problems if you restore data and some apps. I came from 1.9 and have not had issues.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5m_AQOIsuw

The primary link to GummyCharged FE 2.0 on xda developers. I went straight to this link and downloaded the file right to my phone. Many more steps are needed.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1236883

This link will drop you in the middle of xda forum posts to some wonderful directions kindly written by blarrick. Give him support by “liking” his post. Then on this same page scroll down to post number 97 for links to odin if you need it and to get clockwork if you are already rooted.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1236883&page=10

Odin: http://megaupload.com/?d=M6CO8E1K

Clockwork: http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1112804

For those of you using a custom kernel with Build EE4 to gain root and have run into the Write protection pop up when trying to transfer files to your sdcard.  sdcard patch:

simply download below

place on sdcard

and flash using clockwork

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1118111

All credit to Kejar , so please remember to thank him

If this video and collection helped please subscribe to my youtube feed as that is my personal motivation to keep making more. I have recently slow my real life down just so I can make more videos. If you have a suggestion for one you would like to see please let me know.

Twitter

@kraisydave

Youtube

www.youtube.com/kraisydave
[Verizon Droid Charge] hazard209:
Very well done! Thank you for making this. Hopefully this makes my job a little easier. :p
[Verizon Droid Charge] kraisydave:
Glad to help where I can. I have a lot to learn, but I believe I am ahead of the curve.
[Motorola Photon 4G] GUARDIANBD:
hi

after i was updating my photon i cannot use wifi its getting an error

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=17099202&postcount=9

now im stuck with handicap phone...

i dont know jack sh%# about flashing and stuff what else can i do guys?

:(
[Defy General] hbksabhi:
guys i was loading the custom ROM CM& mod on my defy ........

i followed these steps .......

1. [Computer], Install RSD Lite and open it.

2. [Defy] Power off your phone, then pressing power button and Volume Up keys.

3. [Computer], On the RSD Lite you should browse the .sbf file then click start.

4. Wait until the flash process completed.

5. [Defy], go to settings -> Applications -> Development -> check the USB debugging.

6. [Computer], Extract and run SuperOneClick then click Root.

7. Wait until root process completed.

8. [Defy], Go to market and install Defy 2ndinit.

9. Open Defy 2ndinit and install 2ndInit Recovery.

10. After it succeeds the top LED will green, then go to settings -> Applications -> Development -> uncheck the USB debugging.

11. Reboot your device 2 time.

HERES I MADE A PROBLE< AS I COPIED THE CM7 FOLDER IN PLACE OF ZIP FILE ......... and i set the BOOTLOADER DEFAULT TO 2ndinit ....

12. [Computer], Copy CyanogenMod 7 for Defy and Google Apps to root of your SD card.

13. [Defy], Reboot your device, when the blue led lights at Motorola logo, press Volume Down to enter Bootmenu.

14. Go to “Set Default Bootmode” then select [2ND INIT BOOT].

15. Go to “[Custom Recovery] start”.

16. You should to take a backup of the existing ROM using the Backup option.

17. Select “wipe cache partition” then “wipe data/factory reset”.

18. Select “install zip from sdcard”, “choose zip from sdcard”, then select “cm7.1.0-RC1-jordan-signed.zip”

19. Select “choose zip from sdcard” then select “gapps-gb-20110613-signed.zip”

20. Select “+++++Go Back++++++” then “reboot your system now”.

SO help me ....... now all my data is wiped , nothing on phone except ANDROID SYSTEM RECOVERY 3e :(
[XPERIA X2 General] Bartlet:
For all user that search the hard reset combination button follow this setting.

1-Power on the phone

2- push on keyboard WIN (button) + O

3- on the hidden menu push W for clean memory and after clic WIN (button) for contue reboot.

ATTENTION: This operation erase totaly too the SD card

sorry for my bad english. :D
[XPERIA X2 General] gszabi:
Yes its really works, confirmed. Thanks.
[XPERIA X2 General] jovan1989:
you mean after bootin windows or while booting to pres win logo button + O latter?

I cant open that hidden menu.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] surajhawk:
I upgraded my ace to Android 2.3.3 and since have been facing problem of APN not being saved. I try making new APNs and save it. And it gets saved. but if i change the MNC value it vanishes from the list.

The default MNC value is set to 03. I need it to be 039. but if it change it from 03 to 039 it just wont save.

Pleas help!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] patrick_mcnam:
This might not be what your looking for but did you do Menu-> Save. :L
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vega:
Love my Evo. Was waiting for the epic touch around the corner. Or get the photon now and maybe upgrade for the prime later on? decisions decisions
[Motorola Droid X2] Elite49:
Anyone else notice or have the same problem? I had mine plugged in to a full 100% charge for about 20 minutes (overcharge), took off charger and installed Chainfire 3D. Instantly dropped to 90%. I notice that this thing usually starts drops to 90% when even doing not that heavy usage. Is this something with these phones or batteries?

I have calibrated my battery on every software upgrade/rom install so roughly 4 times. Happens every time since day 1.
[Motorola Droid X2] MikeJ92YJ:
Someone Posted That After The Battery Reaches Full Charge, Restart The Phone.
[Motorola Droid X2] Elite49:
Sorry should of mentioned I do that also.
[Motorola Droid X2] jeffgarret:
Your phone says the battery is 90% because the battery meter only reads 10% increments. Probably is 99% but it drops to the nearest round 10.

Given the way the DX2 with stock is you won't get to actual 90% for another 5 minutes or so.
[Motorola Droid X2] ihavenolife008:
Google the ordeal. Besides the note of 10% increments note the way Android handles charging. There was a TON of "hype" about this and phones dropping the top 10% extremely quickly, but it has to do with how the phone charges and "reads" the charge level. Just not it will never stay at 100% for even a short while, there is nothing wrong with the charging or battery, and its not "ripping you off" of 10% of charge. The battery is fully used and this is meant to happen.
[Motorola Droid X2] Meticode:
When I wake up in the morning and the phone is fully charged, I disconnect it and reboot it. I use the phone lightly to moderate throughout the day and by the time I go to bed I'm still usually around 30% to 40%.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] JdgM3NT4L:
EDIT; I am placing all of the pics I've posted in this thread below and removing them from later posts. This needed cleaned up plus it should make it easier for people to get a better idea of how they look when you get more than one and trade out the parts. More colors and pictures in the next few days...

I just got one of these and so far I have to say that I am impressed. The plugs that fit the earphone jack and the hdmi/micro usb ports fit remarkably well. I think that I would like it more if the colored plastic piece were a little less slippery. But it is the 'rubberized' plastic so it isn't that bad.

Another EDIT; After owning this for a few months I have to say that the plastic hasn't turned out to be that slippery at all. Just about right for staying on the dash (ish) and getting it in and out of my pocket. And I've decided it is more of a 9/10 to me. And for 10 to 12 bucks shipped, what's not to like.

Thanks garrett_tx for this Amazon link.

Thanks goto Obartuckc for this photo...

(Thanks to my Wife for holding the phones for me.)
[Atrix 4G Accessories] xploited:
Awesome, thanks for the review. I was just looking at this case maybe like 2 days ago.

Could you answer a couple of questions? -

- how good is it in protecting the phone if i drop it for example?

- how much thicker does it make the phone look?

- is it possible that the part of the case which "clips on" on the front of the phone can leave scratches?

- does it come with a screen protector?

THANKS! :cool:
[Atrix 4G Accessories] JdgM3NT4L:
Edit; Pics moved to original post.

- how good is it in protecting the phone if i drop it for example?

Not sure. Haven't dropped it yet. But as you can see it is a two piece case.

The corners are doubled up with both the plastic and silicone. So I expect the case to take the hit, and not the phone.

- how much thicker does it make the phone look?

Not much.

- is it possible that the part of the case which "clips on" on the front of the phone can leave scratches?

The silicone is between the outer case and the phone, so not a problem.

- does it come with a screen protector?

Nope.

On a side note. I am ordering another one, maybe two. I like the fact that the pieces can be mixed and matched.

Also, It is a little more difficult to use with the docks because of the flap, but not impossible.

Hope that helps.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] rectangle:
looks like a good case and there are many cool colors combinations...

i might take one of these.

thanks!
[Atrix 4G Accessories] xploited:
Great review, thanks a lot. And for 2 bucks I will definitely have to try it. :cool:
[Atrix 4G Accessories] thomorph:
Interesting. Does the silicone case feel good without the hard part?
[Atrix 4G Accessories] garrett_tx:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=mesh+atrix+case&x=0&y=0

found them on amazon if anyone would prefer them.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] JdgM3NT4L:
I removed the hard part and messed with it a little. I guess it feels ok. Without the molded plastic the silicon part is pretty loose. The sides are extra loose. The ends seem ok at best. I don't think that it would just fall off or anything while holding it. But going in and out of a pocket might be a drag.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] thomorph:
thanks I think I will buy one on amazon, price seems more interesting
[Atrix 4G Accessories] JdgM3NT4L:
Yeah, the price looks good there too. I don't have Amazon Prime so the shipping would add 3 bucks to the total. Makes it around a dollar more than the ebay price for me. Another example of why I really need to kick Netflix and get Prime...
[Atrix 4G Accessories] garrett_tx:
only certain items get "prime" status, on the case i would have to pay the 3 dollars even though i have prime

just depends on the seller on amazon
[Atrix 4G Accessories] thomorph:
I've got this case since 4days.

Good quality/price, the silicone alone feet not so good but with the hard part it's ok.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Obartuckc:
I have this case as well--white under with black gray outside--and love it. I've had it bout 2 weeks now and it's holding up quite nicely. =)

~Sent from My Unlocked, Rooted, Shady Blued, and Pi-Crusted 1.3gHz Atrix 4G~
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Clienterror:
Forget a case, I'm gonna get some tricked out speakers for my huffy at the bottom of the page!
[Atrix 4G Accessories] fleurdelisxliv:
just got this case ordered today cant wait to get it it looks nice
[Atrix 4G Accessories] JdgM3NT4L:
You'll like it unless you are docking the phone constantly. It will dock, just not very well. I don't dock mine much so it isn't an issue. I ended up getting the black/red and the red/black cases. Now I can mix and match, and have a totally red or black case or leave them as they are. I really dig it all red or all black tho.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] neotekz:
so this case can be use with the HD dock too?
[Atrix 4G Accessories] JdgM3NT4L:
Well sort of... You have to hold the rubber thingy that covers the mini usb and hdmi sockets. And once you get it in the dock the fit isn't that great. Loose and wobbly, but functional. Other than that it's a great case.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] fleurdelisxliv:
I do love this case alot i have the all black one :)
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Sass86:
I got an outterbox... was actually disappointed in it. I dropped my phone from about 5 feet, bobbled it till it dropped, and it ended up landing on the top side. I picked it up and saw no physical damage, but the digitizer was not responding toward the top. The notification still works, but just underneath it to about a half inch below all the way across doesn't work. Screw you outterbox!
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Albertini:
where did you get the all black one?

can only find one ebay seller that offers the black but unfortunately he won't ship internationally :(
[Atrix 4G Accessories] fleurdelisxliv:
that is where i got the all black one from ebay sry :( he was the only one with all black also
[Atrix 4G Accessories] JdgM3NT4L:
You could do what I did and get two of them. I got a black/red one and a red/black one. Then change out the plastic pieces. You would then have one solid black one, and one solid red one.:D:rolleyes:;)
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Albertini:
thought about that too, but feared that the reds and blacks wouldn't match. so they do match? well then I'll probably have to get those two as well...even if I'm never ever going to use the all red one I guess ;)

thnx for your suggestions!
[Atrix 4G Accessories] clockworkninja:
Think i'll buy the "Incipio Feather Case"... Anyone know if worth its 25 bucks?

Best regards.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] JdgM3NT4L:
EDIT; Pics moved to first post.

Hope that this helps.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Albertini:
Thanx for your pictures. Finally made my decision and bought the one with black silicone and white back. ;-)

Looking forward to getting it.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] JdgM3NT4L:
My pleasure. Enjoy your new case!
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Abu-7abash:
If only it ships international, really wanted one :(
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Albertini:
I suppose you wanted the all black one, too?

All the other color combinations are shipped by another ebay seller (anjork2011).

I got my black-white (plastic part = white) 1 week ago and am absolutely happy with the feel and look of that case. Highly recommended!
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Abu-7abash:
I want the one with white in front and grey on the back. And It seems I'm finally getting it :D
[Atrix 4G Accessories] Abu-7abash:
Got it! Just received it minutes ago, grey exterior and white from the inside. Really good looking and feels tough enough to protect tge phone.

And its lightweight which is exactly what I was looking for :D

Thanks for the recommendation :)
[Atrix 4G Accessories] panflute:
mesh case

I also have this case in black. It is OK, but built flimsy. You would be MUCH better off with the Otterbox COMMUTER, or ballistic HD. Both are much better quality and offer better protection. The COMMUTER feels great in your hand.

I dont have the ballistic HD. I also have the Oterbox DEFENDER and it is also an excellent case with a built in screen protector. However, my favorite is the Commuter. I have 6 Atrix cases total so I am very picky with my case.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] pcrat:
There nice,

but not good if you drop yours alot. it isnt for protection.

Otherbox is ideal if you want protection, and inludes screen protectors.

But there are alot of cool styles. Might buy some just to have them.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] JdgM3NT4L:
I don't have an otterbox so I can't say anything about that. But I do drop my phone much more than I should and this case has protected my phone very well. I've dropped it once from a cage that was lifted probably 12 feet off of the ground onto a cement floor. My phone didn't even notice. I am probably just lucky. But so far so good.
[Atrix 4G Accessories] eventz:
I got my atrix the day it came out and bought one of the rubber skins, then I bought my wife an atrix and gave it to her. I have been without a case for a long time. I like the looks of this one and plan on shopping around today. Thanks for the info and pics.
[Atrix 4G General] davvid420:
Hey guys for some reason the past few days my finger print sensor has been on fire!!! I mean so hot it burns when I first touch it. No other part of my phone has excessive heat either that's why its bothering me so much. And its doing it while the phone is idle. So it has nothing to do with it being under load just to let you know. Any ideas? thanks

Edit: Just thought i could add a bit more info. I have taken the cover off and the battery is cool as can be. The screen is not hot or anything.
[G2 and Desire Z General] HeatRyder:
Hey everyone,sorry for the bother.but i was wondering if any one could provide me with the stock recovery image for my htc desire z with bell. I tried the ruu method ,but after all tries it tells me my battery is too low eventhough its not. Please help, thank you in advance..
[G2 and Desire Z General] smokeuout:
http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision
[G2 and Desire Z General] HeatRyder:
thanks but i dont have the pc10img.....and i dont know where i can get it from, if you could post another link where it has the image it would be very helpful. thanks again.
[G2 and Desire Z General] HeatRyder:
bump....anyone?....
[G2 and Desire Z General] kpetrie77:
Read again, link you need is under ROMS. RUU contains the PC10IMG.

http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision
[G2 and Desire Z General] HeatRyder:
thanks a lot man, +rep
[G2 and Desire Z General] HeatRyder:
omg...by doing this I also wanted to get rid of clockwork....but i still have it...any ideas?
[G2 and Desire Z General] HeatRyder:
anyone????????????