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[TouchPad Accessories] NissanNick:
So I said i would review this case once I got it so here it goes.

So i just received my Casecrown case for my TP. On first impression it seems nice made sturdy. The "top" is nice and soft where as the "bottom" is sturdy and firm.

The zipper does not go all the way around

I guess that's a good thing so the TP does not fall out?

The inside is nice and soft and I cant see anything scratching the TP.

The first thing I did not like was that the inside pocket does not have a zipper or something to close it. I can see something slipping out and scratching the TP if there was to much moment.

The next thing is the TP does not fit "like a glove". There is some extra room and i have tried it out.. the TP slides a little. Not as much as I thought it would from looking at it but it does slid.

Now for one of the mail reason I bought it, the built in tilt. It actually works good not great.. but good! It holds the TP at a good angle for typing. I opened up memos and tried it our for about 5 paragraphs and the material holds the TP in place and the angle is nice. Now i would like it a little high to be perfect but its really not that bad.

The picture does not really do it justice... but trust me.. you can type on it with no real problem. and it wayyyyy better then laying it flat.

So all in all this is a OK case. I rate

quality = 5 of 10

look = 6 of 10

fell = 6 of 10

protection = 4 of 10

I really only like it because of the slant built in. But I think once I get some like this http://www.stealtharmor.com/store/touchpad-black-leather.html on my TP this case will be perfect for just carrying it around.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004NQI7M0
[TouchPad Accessories] leepriestenator:
This is an accessory review and as such belongs in the Accessory Sub-Forum. Please make sure to post in the appropriate sections going forward.

Moving this to Accessories.
[TouchPad Accessories] NissanNick:
Sorry i should have paid more attention. Thanks for moving it.
[HTC EVO 3D] koshinobi:
so i was in recovery (teamwin) and my curiosity got the best of me...i was i was in the format menu and decided to select format data rotation just becaus e didnt know what it meant. i rebooted and looked around and everything was the same. until a couple days later when i went on the youtube app and when i tried to view the video in landscape mode the video didnt automaticaly rotate in to the fullscreen like it should. same thing goes for my gallery i can only view pics in portrait mode...does any1 know how i can get my rotate screen functions back?
[HTC EVO 3D] vanisleguy1976:
Could it be as simple as going into settings > display and making sure auto-rotate screen is selected?

If it isn't that, I'm totally unsure.

Love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we will change the world.
[HTC EVO 3D] koshinobi:
yea i forgot to mention i tried that and it was on
[HTC EVO 3D] vanisleguy1976:
Sorry for sounding so obvious! Lol...

What about restoring your latest nandroid?

Love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we will change the world.
[HTC EVO 3D] joeykrim:
source code to the wipe rotation data command in twrp.

https://github.com/TeamWin/Team-Win-Recovery-Project/blob/master/extra-functions.c#L531

the wipe rotation data command only does two things:

__system("rm -r /data/misc/akmd*");
__system("rm -r /data/misc/rild*");

these are both values stored on the /data partition meaning when the user performs a factory reset (wipes /data), these values are erased.

another words, these values shouldn't be critical and the device should be able to re-create these values.

have you tried the g-sensor calibration under the Display in Settings?

worse case, somebody could upload those two directories and you could download/load them.

hope that helps!
[HTC EVO 3D] warmfrog:
maybe its just the youtube app did you try the browser?
[HTC EVO 3D] koshinobi:
Yea the browser version automatically goes to full screen when u play a video so there's no way of telling I can tell there's something wrong bcuz I can't view my photos in landscape mode either
[HTC EVO 3D] koshinobi:
I tried to calibrated that and it fails every time
[HTC EVO 3D] joeykrim:
never heard of the calibration failing. can you provide more detail?

how does it fail? does it present an error message? what does the error message say? can you screenshot the failure you're receiving?

also, are you on a custom ROM or kernel? if so, which one?

the more detail you can provide the easier it will be to troubleshoot.
[HTC EVO 3D] koshinobi:
I was running the shooter ROM but I flashed over to steel ROM today and after a full wipe and flashing a new ROM I still have the same problem....here's the same error I keep getting with the g sensor calibration
[HTC EVO 3D] SayWhat10:
?

exactly what is the error message?
[HTC EVO 3D] koshinobi:
It just says "calibration aborted" everytime I to run one...the surface is flat and even so I don't know why it says that
[HTC EVO 3D] joeykrim:
never heard of that happening before.

short answer: i would try the g sensor calibration from using a stock rom. if you get that error while on a stock rom, that should indicate some type of hardware malfuction, in my opinion and you should be able to show that issue to place where you purchased for an exchange/return.

longer answer: i would open up logcat and look for any type of debugging out when you run the g sensor calibration which might provide more detail around the error and possibly allow for better troubleshooting. might also be worth looking into the settings.apk file at the code which runs the g sensor calibration. not sure that is offered in the aosp settings.apk so might have to decompile the htc version.

sorry for the potentially bad news. hope that helps!
[Galaxy S II General] ankitkidd05:
Ok I dunno if this may sound funny to you....but the camera flash is just too strong for close up pics...can't take one with my gf in my arms with our eyes open...lol...is there anyway to get it down a lil... :D any help appreciated

!!!
[Galaxy S II General] onbacardi:
Same issue here.

I wish there was two or three flash setting strong medium and light.

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II General] loggy:
Use a cameraman trick, hold a piece of tissue over it.

Tear a small piece of tissue wet a corner and temporarily stick it so it screens the LED, I haven't tried it but it should work
[Galaxy S II General] ankitkidd05:
That would be some workaround dude...aint there any devs that could toy around with the flash...or maybe some inbuilt settings option is available we aint aware of yet....
[Galaxy S II General] tontonpolak:
Me too, my baby Cry

Hi,

Me too, my baby Cry when i take a Pics.

a Dev on this flash problem is a good idea

Bye from France
[Galaxy S II General] lotacus:
Stop taking pictures in low light. Problem solved.

The sensors in the phones are not big enough.
[Galaxy S II General] ankitkidd05:
Where is a developer when you need one.... ;-)
[Galaxy S II General] inkyadrian:
Well, here we go.

To reduce the brightness of the flash you must quicken the shutter speed. Where is that on our phones?
[Galaxy S II General] inkyadrian:
I did not insert CAMERA FLASH TO STRONG
[Galaxy S II General] arkui0129:
Too strong,never can open my eyes when flash is on

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Motorola Photon 4G] Djspinister:
So here is the deal, I just want everyone to know this because I see it a lot! You have more than 30 days to return your phone, well it works out that way! This is the way it works, and you can verify this with Sprint:

You can return your phone on the 29th day and get the exact same phone, or whatever one you want, you can do this 3 times total! ( I want to clarify this, when you get your phone is 1 time, first exchange is second time, and final exchange would be third time.)

So you can try out the Photon for 30 days, exchange it for the exact same one, or something different? Say you want to try out the SGS2, ok so your 29th day just happens to fall a few days after it releases. Cool, take your Photon in, tell them your not sure if you like it or not, but your wanting to try out the SGS2. Try that one out for 29 days and hey if you like it, keep it or exhange it out for a new one maybe you might have dropped it. Or hey you do like the Photon better, well there you go, get a brand new Photon and welcome back! :) That would be your last exchange, but it reset your 30 days!

This is real, this is not a scam this can be verified by Sprint, it does help getting a cool guy at the Sprint store, but even so, they have to do it, period!

I just want people to know this, because maybe you do want to give the next best thing a try, so go ahead, get the phone you WANT, not the one your stuck with!

I did this with the Evo3d so I could wait for the Photon release. I know it works first hand, and I have called Sprint just to verify that it works for EVERYONE!

Hope this helps some of you guys and is not too confusing!

-DJ
[Motorola Photon 4G] nunyabiziz:
Two things I would like to ask, 1)Does 29+29+29=90 2) Should/will be there a $35 restocking fee every time an exchange is done?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Djspinister:
There was not a restocking fee for me at anytime. Unless the Sprint rep is a *oo**(not nice guy) then I wouldn't think there would be. Like I said, helps if you friendly up with the Sprint rep of your choice.

I will let you answer your first question. I hope you would know what I meant by the 90 days.

-DJ
[Motorola Photon 4G] daddymikey1975:
really ?? you absolutely had to go there ? :rolleyes: I think the op was specific enough w/ his assessment of time for the majority of readers to get the idea, evidently, the idea passed over your head ...

on a different note, my wife traded her evo3D for the nexus S and the douche nozzle charged her the restocking fee.. I told her to wait till I could go w/ her but she was impatient.

YMMV but if they wanna charge me the restocking fee, I might call CS.
[Motorola Photon 4G] snoopy1e11:
If it's an upgrade it will b a $35 restocking fee not if its a add a line or new activation
[Motorola Photon 4G] daddymikey1975:
a very good friend of mine is the store manager at a (non corp) store and she tells me that it's each store's option/discretion as to whether they charge the restocking fee.

I'm likable and persuasive enough to be able to avoid the fee ;)
[Motorola Photon 4G] daddymikey1975:
I believe in making friends w/ reps at stores that i patronize.. I also believe the op is condoning the same by the following portion of the op:

how would a rep be considered a 'cool guy' ??.. he would attain such status if you and said rep had alot in common.. for example, at the store that I'm speaking of (the one that charge my wife the restocking fee).. I made lots of friends when I told the reps (who had evos) and the techs how to bypass sprint's proxy to alleviate the streaming problems that were encountered.. my nickname up there is 'smart guy'.. see.. it's not necessarily that it's possible to manipulate the system, it's 'how' you manipulate the system.. if you are able to shoot the **** w/ the reps and make decent acquaintances, they are more likely to be a bit lax w/ rules and regulations to help someone out if asked.

this is my experience.. as always YMMV
[Motorola Photon 4G] daddymikey1975:
if I were the rep in that situation and 'that' guy came into my store, I would do the same thing, only after the fake smile, I'd politely suggest they go outside for a friendly game of 'hide and go fu%% yourself" LMFAO.. I'm in retail and have to deal with the public all the time.. we get 'those' customers on occasion and it really frustrates me that I have to smile and just be 'polite'.. sometimes there's not a big enough baseball bat for their knees :p
[Motorola Photon 4G] M@XLOL:
if you tried this in my store id lol all over you.

m&p states that it is 30 days from original purchase or activation date. lmao
[Motorola Photon 4G] Djspinister:
It doesn't matter what YOU and your other reps do, by Sprints law, it is completely doable and if a customer requests it, it has to be done. Whether or not you're that (not so nice guy) that we have to go above and beyond is up to you. Like I said, we avoid people like you and talk to the nice reps.

Obviously I don't mean just go in there looking for this, I just meant if you were indecisive about a couple of phones, this is a way you could give them both a try. It's not that I want every Tom, **** and Harry to start doing this every time they upgrade, I just wanted to make people aware of Sprints rules.

Edit: Also, this is where I would make sure I had a rep that would do this for me before I even bought from your store. There are ways to cover your ass.

-DJ
[Motorola Photon 4G] Djspinister:
This. +1. I knew I would get the uptight sprint reps to respond, but this is what i'm talking about. At least you get it.
[Motorola Photon 4G] ejdavis:
Just return and reset upgrade, then purchase again....simple
[Motorola Photon 4G] Djspinister:
I would hope this is what you would do, this is not at all how I meant it. I am not trying to have people go piss off reps, once again I am just giving information on the laws and limits of Sprint. I am not condoning a mass phone return from all of Sprints customers.

For instance, if I had just got my Photon, and then the SGS2 came out and I wanted to give that one a fair shot, this is something I would use that for, as I thought I explained that quite well. My bad.

-DJ
[Motorola Photon 4G] M@XLOL:
I would like to reiterate that M&P specifically states that 30 day exchange/returns go off the inital purchase/activation date. Any corporate store will be able to search this in RSP and find the information.

If you visit an authorized dealer you may find some different results.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Djspinister:
You can spout off at me as much as you want bro, the fact is, is it's completely legal. Be mad, go cry to your manager I don't care, the guy I go through at Sprint doesn't have one bit of a problem with it. It's completely legal.

And guess what else, because the guy at my Sprint store did this, I have brought him over 60 people from competitors. Just think, if you weren't so anal, you might have got someone just as bad as me that walks all over reps and gives them as much commission as he could ever get from just one terrible guy like me.

Who gets to vote for you? I think they were rigged! Lol Chill dude, it's not a bad thing. You don't even know me, I bet we'd get along just fine, and I bet you would have hooked me up the same way if it was your store. You know why? Cuz we both have this in common! This being xda.

-DJ
[Motorola Photon 4G] Djspinister:
So get permission. Don't be an idiot, I wouldn't do it either if I didn't have permission, I'm not stupid. You guys are completely over reacting. I mean I thought common sense was free. Jesus.

This is what happens when someone tries to help the community. No wonder it's quiet in here.

At my store I deal directly with the manager, period. I don't deal with pawns. Mainly because you're going to get this answer every time, "Let me ask my manager"....

-DJ
[Motorola Photon 4G] xxxicu812:
Whats wrong with a paying customer trying out the merchandise before he commits to such a large purchase? How can we research a product that just came out and truly get an unbiased opinion? Buyers remorse or not, these manufactures always tell you the pro's to their products and never the cons. I've gone through 3 phones to finally get the one that works good for me. I'm not manipulating the system, just trying to exercise my right as a consumer. A small price to pay for a multi-billion dollar company that should adopt a "spare no expense" type mentality against this economy and its competitors.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Djspinister:
Amen brother, amen! I know there's more of you! Lol

-DJ
[Motorola Photon 4G] Djspinister:
I see what you mean there, but it was that third party store that should have read the fine print pertaining to sprints rules to the customer. So next time order more phones! Jk. But I mean said store should know about how Sprint works, shouldn't they?

And by the way the one I go to is a third party store.

-DJ
[Motorola Photon 4G] libracolo:
I don't mean to sound stupid, but when you say 3rd party store, do you mean like a Best Buy, Radio Shack, etc? I totally understand how this would hurt you, on the other hand I also agree that if Sprint has this, they do. Is it possible that if a customer came into your store (having already exchanged once) that you could redirect them to a corporate Sprint store? I'm not sure how it works. I know I originally bought the Photon at a Sprint store, took it back (it started having probs right after the 1st OTA), the db at the store charged me the $35 restock fee, didn't even bother to turn my old phone back on (I had to call in and have it reactivated), and I was gonna wait and get the GS II, but after the announcement I got another Photon (this time from BB, and saved $100 in the process).
[Motorola Photon 4G] Djspinister:
Yea that's what they mean, just your average mall kiosk. I understand what they mean, but as far as I know, and like I said you can call Sprint, it is completely legal.

-DJ
[Motorola Photon 4G] xxxicu812:
But why blame us for trying to protect our investments? If we dont get respect for not researching the products we wish to buy, why should we respect the companies that dont research the products they wish to sell? Quantity over quality seems to be the norm now and you guys are drinking from the same poisoned cool-aid they are serving and drinking from. Why should a new customer get better treatment than a 10+ year loyal customer? V.I.P MY A**?!?!
[Motorola Photon 4G] albe070:
I'm planning to do this so I can try out the sg2 while development picks up on the photon. But i'm planning on going to a corporate store
[Motorola Photon 4G] evolart:
Definitely returning my Photon when the Galaxy S II comes out. Bought it at Best Buy but the number of problems I have been having is insane. The phone is fast and beautiful but I have more problems with it than my 2 year old Hero.
[Motorola Photon 4G] HondaCop:
All this talk about Sprint policies and loyal employers is so interesting...

Sent from my MoPho...
[Motorola Photon 4G] Djspinister:
I'm sure most of them could be fixed if you just read up a little. If you think the SGS2 won't have problems you are in dream land.

-DJ
[Motorola Photon 4G] libracolo:
So true, especially with GPS
[Motorola Photon 4G] darktranquility18:
The international version has barely any issues and the GPS is spot on. Not sure why ur assuming its gonna be bad already
[Motorola Photon 4G] libracolo:
I was agreeing with the previous post, the phone will have its own set of problems when released, the GPS comment was more of an example since the Epic had (and still does from last I heard) GPS issues since the day it was released. Sorry I didn't make that clear enough.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Custodian:
So I turned my last photon in because of battery issues. Did that reset my 30days?.. I did it once.
[Motorola Photon 4G] evolart:
Every time you return a phone for a different phone you have to pay $35, correct? If I exchange it for the same phone though due to a defect or such than there is no charge?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Carbon Trooper:
I work at sprint, and as long as it's the same phone, then don't worry about the price. Double check this of course, but from what I remember at training, it's free if it's the same phone.
[Motorola Photon 4G] daddymikey1975:
it's up to each store as to when/what they're going to charge you.

some will charge the fee, others will not.

it's their discretion.
[Motorola Photon 4G] ks2332:
Hey op can you,show us here on xda where this "law" you say is written because like I and many other corporate employees have said its a retention curtesy not a everytime I get a phone and wanna try a different phone policy every corporate employee on this forum would say so just bc you prolly acted like a prick to cs doesnt mean well do anything for you...bc cs sets expectations so high for customer they such as you and this guide feel entitled...i bet when you said my photon has no audio in a call they replied go ahead and exchange it for another one knowing its a known issue...they do stuff like tht to get ppl like you off the phone and into our stores bc then they dont have to worry about restock compliance or even subsidy credit dollars whixh in. turn hurts you more bc then us being Sprint have less money to mark phones down when you refer 60th customer to us bc you decided to blow 1200 of our money bc youfelt like trying the new toy do us a favor and go to pre paid sorry everyone for the rant but being an employee this is frustrating we see good reps loose theyre bc this guy couldn't be satisfied and escalated
[Motorola Photon 4G] ks2332:
Amd mods I request this get locked/removed nothing positive or informative will get posted on this thread
[Motorola Photon 4G] HondaCop:
AMEN +1

Sent from my MoPho...
[Motorola Photon 4G] Djspinister:
Wow, make my eyes hurt. Employees like you shouldn't work there. Cry more. Call Sprint, they will tell you this is allowed to everyone. Get mad some more people. I see only the Sprint reps are crying in here. I think it's hilarious. You guys all need to learn a little thing called customer service. We the customer are ALWAYS right, regardless of your pathetic feelings. If you shunned me off, or any Sprint employee shunned me off and didn't do what was promised to me, I would have your job, I guarantee you!

Also, it doesn't matter if the mods lock this, it is true anyone who sees this will know it, and I have posted this on more sties than this one. Good Luck

-DJ
[Motorola Photon 4G] Djspinister:
Yea, bottom line is this is why I suggested to make friends with whichever employee, preferably a Manager. I always friendly the manager, no sense in doing so with a pawn, they will have to ask the manager anyways!

This is why I originally stated this, it will be to your advantage no matter what all these upset Sprint reps in here say. Must not be managers.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Bandage:
Hell, I just cancel my contract around 29 days in...pick up a different phone on a new contract til the next "best thing" comes along. My friends and family get a kick outta me changing phone numbers every 29 days. They think I'm on the run or somethin.

We moved to Sprint 4 or 5 months ago now, and I've had the Evo, Kyocera Echo, Evo 3d, Photon, Nexus 4G and will be getting the SGSII when it hits.

I don't mind paying a service fee if I have to, hell I expect it. Most times things get waived...cuz I bring my Corp Reps coffee, donuts. I'm NOT rude OR demanding...and they appreciate that. Yes, they work on commission so I'm sure it affects them short term, however they never complain...and they know I ALWAYS load up on accessories with each new purchase.

We have fun chatting about the different devices, and I point them to things here on XDA. They shake their heads and laugh every time I walk in...and usually step outside to have a smoke with me while a Tech is looking things over for the return.

Pain in the ass...mebbe a bit, but I must at least TRY out the newest gadget when it hits. One day I'll find the one I'm gonna be happy with for 2 years. The Photon was close...I may come back to her if the SGSII doesn't satisfy.