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[TouchPad Accessories] Kawaisa:
Use code TURKEY2011

for 35% off the Incipio case
[TouchPad Accessories] eltrkbrd:
Incipio vs Acase for HP Touchpad

Both are about the same price right now, what do you thinkg about the Incipio vs Acase for the HP Touchpad?
[TouchPad Accessories] decalex:
?? Where

. . NS4G . . CM7 . .
[TouchPad Accessories] Kawaisa:
incipio's website but now they changed the discount to 35% from 40%
[TouchPad Accessories] decalex:
Here, links are good:

http://www.myincipio.com/HP-TouchPad-Cases-Accessories/Incipio-HP-TouchPad-KICKSTAND-Nylon-Case.asp

. . NS4G . . CM7 . .
[TouchPad Accessories] drcrappants:
does that provide any protection?
[TouchPad Accessories] rj101:
I've had the stock HP case on since day 1 and liked it. Thought I was taking pretty good care of the unit, but today notices that the plastic above both speakers is cracked from the speaker hole to the top by the display. With the HP case, there is no protection for that bottom side when the case is open . . .
[TouchPad Accessories] derausgewanderte:
I also got the HP case and I am very happy with it. The crack you observed at the speakers has been observed by others even without a case and I believe it's a production flaw (stress in plastic). They must have rushed many of these through the production line.

you may want to contact HP for a repair (doesn't cost much to ask at least)

cheers
[TouchPad Accessories] thekillingtree:
i want a touchpad case (similar to my targus case) that holds or has a built in bluetooth case, similar to what ipads have. has anyone seen one around? i'm half tempted to just buy an ipad case.
[TouchPad Accessories] morpheus6d9:
just picked up the hp folio case so far i like the store only had 2 left so i bought both of them :)
[TouchPad Accessories] sanjsrik:
I posted a comparison review of the incipio and the acase. Hands down, acase wins. Incipio is cheap material and even though it has a sleeve behind the trifold, i don't see the point of it.

The incipio case also has only one way to position the stand. If you try it reverse, it won't work. The cord is always on your right side which means it's across the screen or behind it, but either way, too far to stretch if you're sitting anywhere.

I went back to my acase.
[TouchPad Accessories] Realistpm:
i've seen pictures of the acase where the "latch" is wore down from the rubbing it needs to do to close tight... i'd rather have the magnet close the lid and have it last longer...
[TouchPad Accessories] sitlet:
what acase do you have/recommend? Amazon seems to have three or four different models.
[TouchPad Accessories] pmknking:
http://www.amazon.com/Merkury-Innovations-M-IPC810-iPad-Case/dp/B0046AZ212/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I39N6CSIROV2Q6&colid=20RXGSW7V92PY

Merkury Innovations M-IPC810 iPad Case $13

I found this case at a local Ross (south TX) for about $7 and it is awesome. It zippers open like a book and has a slot on the inside when opened for papers and business cards. It holds the corners in place with soft but secure loops and has a soft interior.
[TouchPad Accessories] skelotic:
Question about the official HP case. I noticed that the velcro goes up against the screen. Do you think this would scratch it if moved around (I don't plan on buying a screen protector)?
[TouchPad Accessories] pmknking:
That's a nice one, thanks for sharing.
[TouchPad Accessories] facetubespam:
so is the best case just the OEM one?

Also, is a ZAGG Invisible Shield screen protector necessary?
[TouchPad Accessories] El aye:
I'm wondering the same thing. The only thing that kind of turns me off of the OEM is that the cover doesn't seem to stay closed for some people. I wonder if you could put in some thin magnets to help keep it closed.

Are there any cases that have magnetic closure built in? I don't care a whole lot about any "stand" features.
[TouchPad Accessories] chaos254:
check out verizon for cheap cases, they might be sold out by now. I got 2 of mine for $9 shipped. They were initially for the ipad but fit the touchpad also
[TouchPad Accessories] facetubespam:
you could, but then there might be an issue with the touchstone charging dock. That is prob why they didn't put any metal in the case.
[TouchPad Accessories] dopepope:
I've bought many zagg products, and recently when one of their protectors began to peel and they wouldn't honor the warranty I knew I had to go elsewhere. I've been using xoskins and honestly, I feel the quality is actually better... no orange peel, and right now there is a 20% off deal going on on their tp protector (xochristmas20) which brings it to like 17 bucks... not the cheapest, but a better deal than zagg any day imho.

anyways, thats my .02 on zagg.
[TouchPad Accessories] facetubespam:
that's odd, because even if peeled to the point where it is unusable, you can just take it off, and then ship it back to them for a new one. They 100% allow this. I have done it before on an old Invisibleshield that after 3 years had an odd wear on it. Just sent it back and they sent me a new one to put on for free.
[TouchPad Accessories] dopepope:
I called and emailed and they both said no, maybe cuz I bought the last one at 50% off? Maybe It was a misunderstanding, either way after using a quality shield that doesn't have orange peel like zagg, I doubt ill be going back
[TouchPad Accessories] Offspring:
I just received my Poetic case with the adjustable angle stand (identical to the acase from what I can tell/what I've heard). For $19, it seems like a very nice case. Feels really sturdy in all of the viewing angles, the tabs that keep the tablet in place are nice and snug, and the case has a clasp to keep the cover closed (selling point for me over the official case).
[TouchPad Accessories] x.wolverine.x:
I tried some, and only the HP was really in a good workability for me.
[TouchPad Accessories] Xaltotun:
I've had many devices with and without Gorilla Glass. I've also used many, many different screen protectors, from A(mzer) to Z(agg)! For the record, the absolute best brand I have found (after buying and discarding many other products) is the Steinheil one (www.sgpstore.com). It's expensive, but it's LEAGUES above their competition.

My experience is this: if you don't intend to put your device in a bag with other items (such as keys, mobile phones, etc.), you don't really need a screen protector, just a body protector.

Hence, my phone has a screen protector on it, my iPad also (the kids play with it and sometimes put things on top of it), but my personal tablets, no. They have a silicon case (for avoiding slippage), and no screen protector since I do not put them in direct contact with other items. I move my own tablets around in a soft pouch neoprene-type of case (the Xoom neoprene case from Verizon, actually).

Hope this helps!
[TouchPad Accessories] bmcgarry84:
I've been using the official HP cover for the past 4 months and have enjoyed the cover especially for the price. I will say that over time the velcro has lost some of adhesiveness and the covers fit has loosened up. Still works well.
[TouchPad Accessories] TonyStark R.I.P.:
I purchased this case on eBay ($15 w/shipping) it is the Targus Truss. It is real leather and is padded MUCH better then the stock case.... Oh and did I mention it's leather;)

http://www.targus.com/US/productdet...weD9yZWdpb25JZD03JnByb2R1Y3RDYXRlZ29yeUlkPTMx
[TouchPad Accessories] JamesScarfon:
For those of you with the original HP case and loosening issues:

Do you leave the TP in the case at all times or do you take it in and out?
[TouchPad Accessories] Isadora:
Mine's been in the case all the time since the end of August and it's getting seriously loose in places. The velcro isn't "velcroing" much anymore either. So all in all, not particularly impressed with the official cover...
[TouchPad Accessories] keithsipa:
For any Canucks in the crowd, NCIX has the HP OEM case for $14.99 + shipping today...
[TouchPad Accessories] Hälftebyte:
definitely not imo.. within a month or two of regular use, the case will start losing its shape where the power and volume buttons are
[TouchPad Accessories] dallas.maverick:
Agreed, loses shape around the power button and around the charger slot.
[TouchPad Accessories] Isadora:
You can say that again... This is what the areas around buttons and ports now look like on mine. It obviously was a perfect fit at first then degraded very fast. A friend has decided to offer me several replacement HP covers ... Not sure how many exactly but it's supposed to keep me going for a year. Package from Amazon expected any day now :p
[TouchPad Accessories] dormido:
I bought a Marware EcoView for the original iPad at Burlington Coat Factory based on an earlier post in this thread. Touchpad is very snug in the case & I had to make a hole for the light sensor, but it works well. I'd been wanting to replace the OEM case since it was starting to deform; I've only had is since Christmas.
[TouchPad Accessories] dallas.maverick:
I think I managed to pick up a real good one, its a Targus case originally designed for the iPad (THZ022US). I picked it up at Office Depot for a clearance price of 10 bucks ($10.00).

Here is the Amazon link, its a very very solid case and fits the touchpad very well. The reason I have been trying to get a Targus is I am very very happy with the build quality of these things, I bought one for my iPad 2 the first day iPad 2 started selling, for that case, I paid close to 60 bucks from Best Buy. So 10 bucks for a comparable product is a good deal I think.

http://www.amazon.com/Targus-Carrying-THZ022US-Turquoise-Interior/dp/B003VANVB6
[TouchPad Accessories] dallas.maverick:
Maybe we need to be friends.....:-)
[TouchPad Accessories] Isadora:
Three brand new HP covers have landed on my doormat :D will see how long they last for.

On a side note, the USB cable that came with my TP has now died... HP, purveyor of quality accessories - not! I contacted HP UK support and whilst there's no problem sending me a new cable, I've been told that they don't ship replacement covers, that's a bit poor IMO given the price they were originally retailing at.

Edit: replacement USB cable arrived today... Sent by UPS from Hungary. .. The mind boggles really
[TouchPad Accessories] altimax98:
I just bought this case at bestbuy and it is awesome. It is very sturdy and fits the touchpad like a glove. It Is kind of a bigger case but really does the touchpad well.

http://www.amazon.com/Targus-Truss-Stand-Apple-THZ06103US/dp/B004TLH6IU/ref=dp_ob_title_ce

I easily give it 5 stars.... it does cover the speakers bit I put the touchpad in upside down so the volume button is in the bottom bar. Its difficult to hit but it still works. Im 100% satisfied.

Sent from T the Touchpad
[TouchPad Accessories] brett_day:
Just picked one of these cases and a 3pk of screen protectors for my Touchpad! They will probably arrive before the TP does knowing Woots turn around time to ship! lol. Thanks for the heads up on the case.

All the best,

Brett
[TouchPad Accessories] GoldenOski:
i've tried both the official hp case and the targus one and i like the targus one a lot better!
[TouchPad Accessories] Izeltokatl:
use coupon code FBFAN2012 to save 15%.

I've had this one for a week now. Got it in the tan color. It's definitely a nice case. I doubt it will protect the sides much. The quality is great though and it feels like it will last. I have a feeling that it will get dirt over time though, so if your leaning towards this one get it in black.

Has anyone gotten a hard back cover in carbon fiber? Not a skin but a real protective hard plastic?

I found this one.

http://www.stealtharmor.com/store/touchpad-carbon-fiber-black.html

not sure if this one is a skin only:

http://store.webosnation.com/bodyguardz-armor-carbon-fiber/4A133A8758.htm
[TouchPad Accessories] T-Keith:
I picked up this silicone skin from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/iShoppingdeal...T8FM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1329660665&sr=8-2

It fits very well and seems like it would offer good protection. It gives good grip, but does attract lint. Tpu would probably be better for this, but for the price this one was a good buy.
[TouchPad Accessories] peekeesh:
Authentic hp case is on sale on hp.com. its $9.99 right now if anyone is interested. I just bought one
[TouchPad Accessories] zodder:
I'm glad I read this thread. I never thought to try my old Marware iPad 1 case for my Touchpad. I'll be damned, it works perfectly! haha I just have to cut out a little space for the speakers and all is good :)
[TouchPad Accessories] jask0:
How's this case holding up? I've read that the strap that holds the device in loosens up over time and the case in general starts to fall apart (threads come out, etc)? I'm still interested in it though as it has that "hand strap" on the opposite side to provide some support.

They have this on sale for about $10 on Amazon right now. I'm really tired of my stock HP case, as the front cover is too flimsy and annoying for me when opened.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justavillain:
Every thing I've found was for people already rooted. I am looking to root a EVO that already has this OTA update but does not have a root yet.

How can I root it? Is it possible? I have Unrevoked but it says firmware too new. I did a factory reset, tried it in charge only, and disk drive, no dice.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] plainjane:
revolutionary.io

There are directions on the first couple pages of the General subforum, here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1228566
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] justavillain:
Thank you that worked m,well. I spent about 3 hours trying and forgot the newest ota was a bear.

sent from my thunderbolt running CL3ANTH3ROY, using the XDA premium app
[TouchPad General] RaggaJack:
Hey guys, what are some of the advantages of installing Ubuntu Linux on the HP touchpad?
[TouchPad General] paperWastage:
ubuntu is a desktop OS. so you have a lot of stuff you can install (or compile yourself and install)

i.e. full office suite via LibreOffice. full photo editing suite via Gimp

(of course using them might be more difficult on the touchscreen, since you're supposed to use keyboard+mouse)
[TouchPad General] k1l:
ubuntu is a beginner friendly distribution.

with unity as wm it is more optimized for touchscreen devices than the old gnome2 for example. and there is an arm build
[TouchPad General] RaggaJack:
Ok thanks, so it's only needed for like more of a person who is business orientated or someone who is looking to edit photos. I don't need office on it at this time nor do I edit photos. So is it better off not taking a chance installing it and messing something up that I might not use? Would you still be able to run WebOS?
[TouchPad General] paperWastage:
right now, unless you don't follow the instructions properly, ubuntu is set up as chroot (meaning it opens INSIDE webos in a card). if you close ubuntu, you just discard the card (like a regular webos app)

if you don't want-to-mess/know-how-to-use linux/ubuntu, dont touch it

i use linux/ubuntu enough, and know my way around it, and like the extended stuff it provides

webos has few apps. ubuntu programs can run(so long you compile/find an ARM .deb)
[TouchPad General] k1l:
you surely should first sort out what you do there by installing sth.

actually ubuntu runs in a chroot on the touchpad. so its not like you flash a new rom and have ubuntu running (natively) its more like in a virtual machine.

and if you have no clue at all, dont fiddle with things!
[TouchPad General] drt054:
before I attempt this.. Can you install gnome desktop or another distro like Linux Mint which I use on my notebook? Or is chroot the only version you can use?
[Android Themes] TechSensei:
I'm new to android, and I'm trying to learn how to theme. I've got some of the basics down, but I'm still a little overwhelmed as to what tools are best to use for modifying which items.

Currently, I am running a CM7 ROM on a Samsung Vibrant. I'd like to theme the google search widget. What's the best way to go about doing this? Is this something that can be done with Metamorph? What about Theme Chooser? Does something like Zipthemer come into play with what I'm trying to do?

This seems like it should be a relatively simple thing to do, but I haven't been able to make it work. I'm able to modify other widgets like the music player, but I can't seem to get this google search widget to change.

I'd really appreciate any and all help with this. Thanks in advance!
[Android Themes] TechSensei:
I haven't been able to get it to work through metamorph, so I don't know if I'm doing something wrong or if it's just not possible through that method. Any help with this?
[Android Themes] djmaz:
Could try using apkmanager?

What exactly is it your wanting to do to it?
[Android Themes] TechSensei:
As I understand it, apkmanager is used to modify then repackage an existing apk file. Is that accurate? If so, I don't think that will work for me since I can't re-install google search (the package won't re-install over the existing application and there's no uninstall option).

As to what I'm trying to do....right now I'm just trying to make ANY change to the google search widget. I am really using this as a learning tool, so the specific changes don't matter, I just want to learn how to do it.
[Android Themes] plainjane:
Instead of trying to install normally, you can just drop the apk in /system/app. Using Root Explorer, you may want to back up the original Google Search apk. On my phone it's named "GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk", yours may be named differently. Either move the original to your SD card or replace the apk extension with .bak then move the new one. You'll need to mount system as r/w, in Root Explorer the button is near the top. The modded version has to have the same name as the original, so copy the apk to /system/app and rename it if necessary. Long-press on the apk and select permissions. Set the permissions to rw-r--r-- (owner = read, write checked; group = read checked; other = read checked).

Then reboot and you should be good.

Root Explorer is a paid app, but an indispensable tool if you're going to be modding system files. It's also a great file explorer, and well worth the money. However, if you don't want to pay, ES File Explorer is free and has a root level file explorer - you have to enable root access in settings. I'm not sure how to mount r/w with ES, but there are other free apps that will do so if the option isn't built in.
[Android Themes] Shiwantha:
Hi,

Since ur on cm 7 rom look and learn how to create themes and mod n install themes over stock system application without all the troubles.

Otherwise when u mod any system apk, application signature will change and updates from market will not even install over different signature application.

Alternative is to mod application and install via xrecovery package. With stock signature. This is little tech but not a big deal too.

I suggest theme option that's why cm7 came with theme option to mod apps.

Cheers
[Android Themes] TechSensei:
Thanks plainjane, I can try replacing the package as a last resort, but I'm hoping to find a cleaner way to do it.

Shiwantha, so I can use Theme Choser for this? That's what I was originally trying to use, but I couldn't get it to work. As long as I know that it's possible, I at least know what to focus on.

Thanks to all for the responses!
[Android Themes] mattmanwrx:
Hi, it can be done in theme chooser, I have done it :)

I made my theme chooser app with a great guide found here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=964391 and a lot of patience...

I did find it a bit annoying, as the ROM im using came with two seach widgets, GoogleQuickSearchBox.apk and QuickSearchBox.apk ... So when I tried editing the widget (with theme chooser) it wasnt the right one! So maybe try both if you have both!

Any how, yes it is possible... Theme chooser may be the easiest way. It is possible with ApkTool/ApkManager. Apk Manager might help as it can push the app to /system via adb, and Apk Manager lets you keep the signature if it is a system app, but it may also corrupt it...

Hope this helps you, Matt :)
[Android Themes] chris6278:
If u figure out how to theme the google search widget i would love to see a blue one. Ive been looking all over for one
[Android Themes] Shiwantha:
If you like dark blue...

This one I created for my X10 Honeycomb theme some times back. its planned to install via xrecovery for X10 froyo then.........:p

Cheers.
[Android Themes] TechSensei:
So in case anybody was wondering, I think I see what the problem is...both apktool and apk manager don't seem to be decompiling/recompiling properly. I didn't notice with apktool, but apk manager gives me errors when I try to decompile.

I'm guessing it's because I have to reference something from my samsung device in order to decompile properly, but I'm not sure what.
[Android Themes] dimebagdan65:
The best mod that you can make for the google search widget is to delete it! Your phone has a search button for a reason! Why do you want to waste your home screen space? No, really, I really am curious... Flame away and prove me wrong, please lol
[Android Themes] TechSensei:
HAH! Well...mostly because I've only had the phone (and this is my first android) for about 4 days and I didn't realize there's a search button on it. :)

But that aside, I really just want to learn how to theme the different aspects of the phone, and I just picked the google widget as my first project cause it was there.
[Android Themes] chris6278:
Can u please post that wallpaper or tell me where u got it? Thanx
[Android Themes] Shiwantha:
Check any of my honeycomb themes in my signature and download extras pack for more goodies. ;-)

Cheers
[Android Themes] dimebagdan65:
Lol well as a starting point for learning to theme, you picked a good one, but just use it as a stepping stone! If there's one thing I would delete from Android's existence it would be that search widget lol more tips n tricks at www.DimeDroidHQ.com :-)
[Android Themes] solarus2011:
Another cool site. Thanks. However I now have to hate you...I've been feeding fish for the last 20 minutes :D
[Android Themes] dimebagdan65:
Lmfao sorry, I had to put that, I'm a huge aquarium nut! Used to have 5 tanks set up at my old place
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ceng7904:
I would like the stock gingerbread boot animation for HTC EVO 4G please.

Thanks in advance!
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] Crossrocker:
Try Googling gingerbread boot animation.

Deck's + SZ + SuperCharger script + ViperMod script.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] KingRedHot:
The Desire S has received a Sense 3.0 update with Android 2.3.5. You could download the factory RUU from one of their development threads, open the zip and navigate to /system/customize/resources/ and pull out the bootanimation.zip and push it to your phone.
[LG Optimus 3D] mad_sunday:
The Zeemote bluetooth remote joystick will work on this phone using the bluez IME app.

The Zeemote is a little small but can be bought on eBay for around £7 including postage.

Here's a video I made using the Zeemote.........http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB_U1_EQKpk

Pete
[LG Optimus 3D] rogiervanmaanen:
that thing is funny to play with
[LG Optimus 3D] Benz-Driver:
Thx, Zeemote is really cool! :)
[LG Optimus 3D] Nucleardwarf:
It seems to be lagging a bit?
[LG Optimus 3D] titos88:
nice one but how about turning your smartphone into a game controller...

see this...

ww.youtube.com/watch?v=9FmjEiNV08s
[LG Optimus 3D] Czepot:
Looks really good. I will try soon :)
[LG Optimus 3D] hondymondy:
seem I can keep my PS3 into store room.:D
[Motorola Droid X2] iGlock:
What gameloft games/versions have you guys gotten to run on DX2 sofar.

I've Gotten sofar:

Order & Chaos 1.0.2 = works

Modern Combat 2 3.0.4= works

Nova 2 1.0.1= works

Eternal Legacy 1.0.7 = works

PS: i have build.prop reading as Droid X rather then Dx2 so order&chaos would be compatible, so if these other games dont work for you tryn changing it
[Motorola Droid X2] iGlock:
^^

forgot. im running 2.2.2 minimalX rom.
[Motorola Droid X2] Elite49:
I've gotten none to work, I tried one game I think Assassins Creed and everything was black.
[Motorola Droid X2] iGlock:
Yeah. I had gangstar miami working but all the textures were white. Deff. Unplayable not sure on version tho