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[Galaxy S II Accessories] shanman3us:
So...

Two of the aluminum backs came in today and I love the way both of them look. The one has already had many pictures of it on this thread. It's the brushed aluminum black back with the "chrome like" accents around the camera and the outer edge. The other is also black but has the plastic edge around it.

So, to get the ball rolling, I have a:

Samsung GT-I9100 (International model)

Android version 2.3.4 with CF-Root only

Build is a UHKG7

Without doing anything really scientific I tested, in the exact same position and location, the GPS signal using 'GPS Test' (free from the Android Market). So my results are that YES, I lost signal strength using either of the aluminum backs compared to the original plastic back. In both cases the signal would eventually lock on BUT the back with the plastic edges locked on quicker then the full metal back one.

When it came to satellites and the signal here is a quick comparison using the above mentioned App:

Plastic Back: 10 sats (average) visible

SNR: 50% between 30-40, 20% between 20-30, 10% between 10-30, 20% no lock

Alum/Plastic: 7 sats (average) visible

SNR: 0% between 30-40, 40% between 20-30, 40% between 10-20, 20% no lock

Aluminum: 5 sats (average) visible

SNR: 0% between 30-40, 10% between 20-30, 60% between 10-20, 30% no lock

So there you have it. Again, this is not really detailed nor is it really controlled but there is a drop more so with the full aluminum back compared to the aluminum with the plastic edges around it. All the backs would GPS lock and for ordinary location finding they would all work. It all comes down to how quickly it could establish the lock. In most cases with the aluminum backs it would take between 20 to 45 seconds but with the stock back it would take around 15 to 20 seconds.

I may do a slightly more controlled, and less confusing, comparison in the future if I have both time and an interest from others.

Regards, Shanman
[Galaxy S II Accessories] mpierce:
I think this needs to be open a little longer.

Using i9100 on Optus.

I too brought a lovely black aluminum and plastic back cover.

Went to use my GPS several days later only to find that I could not get a lock. Hadn't discovered this thread so, I change back to the original ROM (I9100XWKE7_I9100XXKE4_I9100XEUKD1) from Sensation ROM 3 (SensatioN_ROM_3.0_i9100_by_Crysis21). No lock.

Tried everything from editing the gps.conf file to all 3rd party apps without success.

Then a flash of light hits me, aluminum cover - possible aerial interference.

I put the original cover back on. The phone while sitting on my desk, 5m from the window locks onto 7/8 satellites which are visible on a very bad overcast day with the original ROM. I change oriiginal ROM back to Sensation ROM and voila, working perfectly.

Putting the aluminum cover on and once again, no lock...

I think that some of us will be able to use the cover and some of us will not.

I'll try to get a cover from another source and see if that makes any difference as I do like the look of it.
[Galaxy S II Accessories] shanman3us:
This is all good information. I would agree with you that this has nothing to do with the ROM regardless of stock, custom OR revision change. It seems to me to be much more based on the build of the actual phone.

Is it possible that it is location specific, in the sense that the country the phone was originally made for/shipped has a slightly different build internally and possibly has the GPS antenna in a different location?

OR, could it possibly be a batch or revision in the CCT board design that could be determined from the serial number etc.?

Does anyone have any info in regards to what numbers are going to be of the most significance in determining the board revision changes?

It's at least a start.

Regards, Shanman
[HTC EVO 3D] PMGRANDS:
Does Anyone know...

What this Means?

Also has Anyone ever Experienced this?

The Market app for some Strange Reason is Saying or Reading False...

Does Anyone Know What can Cause this??
[HTC EVO 3D] joeykrim:
Where are you viewing that information?

My first guess, the application providing that information appears to be poorly coded. Instead of showing the correct package name it returns the value of a boolean as false .. my guess would be meaning for whatever reason the application didn't correctly pull the package name.

I'm not familar with that screen on my stock EVO 3D. Could a stock feature I've never looked into either. More details will be helpful, such as, how you get to that view? Why does it only show 3 applications?
[HTC EVO 3D] SolsticeZero:
A task killer AND lookout security? Tsk tsk tsk....
[HTC EVO 3D] freeza:
The battery life must be insane.....ly bad.
[HTC EVO 3D] PMGRANDS:
Advanced TaskKiller Froyo is the app where I Noticed it...
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matthews1:
Hi All,

I have a HTC HD2 and i would like to know how to go back to windows 6.5 for my HTC HD2

I went to android a few months ago and its great however need to go back to windows.

This is the ROM im currently on

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=893620&highlight=DFT+Android+ROM+for+HTC+LEO

and i would like to know how to get back please

Not sure where to find a Stock Windows 6.5 Rom for HTC HD2.

and if i need to do anything else special for the Phone

Any help would be greatly appreciated
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] doom_71:
This is where you can find the official HTC HD2 RUU:

http://www.htc.com/sea/help/htc-hd2/index.page?#download

Just run the programm while you are connected by usb cable. You'll be back to stock
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matthews1:
So do i just download the rom update file - thats the only file available for download in the list?

regards

Matt
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Noel212:
After, trying many ways to upgrade my DS5 with Micro SDHC > 8GB, finally got the easy way to do it without modifying boot.rom or creating partition manually.

As we know that the maximum Gb can be recognize by DS5 is 8 Gb, higher than that should use modified boot.rom and also need some other step and autostart app to be installed. And the latest boot.rom I could get it is the boot.rom that work for streakdroid 191, I’ve tried for GS243 and it didn’t work (neither to make it work with streadroid 191) .

Here, I would like to share what I've found & how to do it. I use Micro SDHC 16 Gb cl10 for my internal SD, after several failures, then I decided to use Micro SDHC 8 Gb cl10 as for my internal SD. And, since DS5 are able to recognize 8Gb, the process is just simple as it is, just change the old SD card(2Gb) and plug the new one (8gb), start the DS5 and it will automatically create/format the SD with DS5 standard partition. And, DS5 work like the way it should be.

Then I made some experiment with my other 16Gb, I clone my 8Gb into 16Gb using Linux DD command. The process takes hours since DD copy sector by sector and duplicate everything from source to target. When the process completed then, I open both sd card using Gpart, and compare each other. The result is my16Gb has the same partition structure and data as in my8Gb + one remaining unallocated partition (because its size has bigger capacity).

My 8Gb:

1 Extended partition (8gb):

a.	Small one partition (ext3) (around 250 mb)

b.	Larger one partition (ext3)(around 7.7 Gb for OS)

My 16Gb:

1 Extended partition (8gb):

a.	Small one partition (ext3) (around 250 mb)

b.	Larger one partition (ext3)(around 7.7 Gb for OS)

c.	Unallocated partition (around 8Gb free)

Next, I resize the extended partition on my16Gb to full capacity, apply it, and redo to resize partition for ext3 (the larger one) to max, apply it.

Then my 16Gb partition now has the same structure with my 8Gb (with two ext3 partitions) but with its max capacity.

1 Extended partition (16gb):

a.	Small one partition (ext3) remain the same exactly like on a. of 8Gb.

b.	Larger one partition (ext3) with maximum capacity of 16Gb.

(Note: the figure above is just to show you the changes have been made, I don’t have a screenshoot of both SD partition structure to show you exactly the allocated size composition).

Last step, I just plugin my 16Gb into my internal DS5, turn it on and,..

Walla,… it work like a charm, my DS5 can see my internal 16Gb Micro SD,..

I tried to install some application into it (push into internal SD via adb) and run it, and it work with no problem.

It might be also work for 32Gb, but I haven’t try it yet. (still enjoying my satisfaction,. :) )

Hope this can also work for those who want to upgrade their internal MicroSDHC of DS5 to more than 8Gb.

(I'm not responsible for any damage of your device and/or data lost from your SD card please do a backup of your system/SD card before trying to do as described above - especially when using DD command)

Nenda

(Sorry for my bad English)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] 408crew:
I previously had a HTC Droid Incredible and it was wonderful because it came with headphones that I could use to control my music from the cord and answer calls with the built-in mic.

Are there any specific headphones that work as such for the Droid Bionic?

* Music controls (play/pause, next, previous)

* Answering phone calls

I am not sure if there is a universal standard that works with all phones through the headphone jack. I would prefer the connection through the headphone jack rather than the micro usb port, but I am craving the music controls, so I could care less really.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] dellenrules:
Klipsch image S4 Android.

There are about 3 diffrent versions to these. You want the android version.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] CC Lemon:
Do you have any requests in terms of sound quality? I have a set of etymotic headphones and they're definitely a great option for sound quality. I don't have experience with a pair that has built in controls, but they do have a couple options. They aren't the cheapest, but they're definitely a good brand. The one thing you should be warned about with them is that they work best with the tips that require them to be inserted well into the ear canal. It creates a proper seal and contributes to the audio quality, but some people find that uncomfortable. I personally found it a little awkward feeling at first, but I quickly grew accustomed to it.

Here's their range of headphones + mic/controls:

http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/hscomp.html

They indicate which options should work with which devices... there are a couple that are marked as working android, so I would assume there is some standard that they know is used. I have no way of knowing for sure if it will work with all android devices though.

It would definitely be nice if they had some standard naming pattern for the proper signal or whatever is different between devices so there was a clearer understanding of which headphones to look at.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] 408crew:
Thank you guys. Im not too worried about the sound quality. If I'm going to pay 100 bucks for a pair of headphones, I gotta imagine they have some good boom. I just needed something to keep me going without having to pull my phone out my pocket all the time.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] dellenrules:
Like I mentioned earlier. The Klipsch image S4.

Read reviews for it online.

The sound quality IMHO puts Beats to shame.

The price is a bar in. Deffinetly not expensive compared to other brands.

Plus the android version of those headphones allows you to control your music player.

Most wired headphones that allows you to skip track, pause, play etc. are not compatible with android unless it says so in the specs.

Get something that you know will work. Nobody I know who ever brought a klipsch has ever had second thoughts.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] 2fast4u89:
Other than buying new headphones, is there a way to get iphone headphones to work with the bionic? I already have a pair and would kinda like to avoid making more of an investment. Any type of app that would allow the buttons on the mic of the iphone headphones to work with my bionic to change songs and answer calls?
[Motorola Droid Bionic] dellenrules:
Good question. Maybe there is.

I haven't yet seen a music app that supports wired iphone headsets controls.

WP7 and blackberry do but if it does exist for android, i have yet to see it.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] 2fast4u89:
Hopefully one of our friendly neighborhood devs will be able to put something together. ;)
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Cool_story_bro:
have you thought about the rocketfish headphones from best buy? they work really good and sound good with or without poweramp and their only 60 bucks and their wireless. able to place voice commands, answer calls, change tracks, volume, pause/play, etc. i was skeptical about buying them but they get used daily.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] SteveMc228:
The Jabra Clipper is awesome...

I've tried several different headphones and bluetooth earpieces ever since they came out. After a while of trying different ones I've come up with my favorites, especially after having an Android phone. I'm on my third Droid (OG, D2, now Bionic) and have been able to maintain these two ever since my first one.

The Jabra Clipper is great because I can listen to my music in stereo, wirelessly, and then answer any calls I may get without missing a beat. It automatically pauses the music when someone calls in. Also, I can control the volume and tracks with the clipper.

The Plantronics 975 is the newest version of my old, old one. I've had this earpiece longer than any other because it has its own case so I don't break it. The little case it comes with also has a battery in it so you can recharge it by putting it back in the case.

Just my two cents. Laters...
[Motorola Droid Bionic] SciFlyer:
Motorola S305 Bluetooth Stereo Headset

I have the Motorola S305 Bluetooth Stereo Headset $38 on Amazon (2/15/12).

You can find it here

It's lightweight, pairs easily with my Bionic and HTC Flyer, controls volume, next, previous, pause, volume up/down, accepts android voice commands, and answers calls.

It is great for the gym and the volume is more than adequate.

I highly recommend it.
[Motorola Droid Bionic] Laura Dunn:
klipsch is always good for earbuds, they always fit well and have great sound quality coming from an in ear setup. I currently use the Klipsch s4 to listen to music. Never knew there was a specific earbud for Android, will have to get those next time!

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[Motorola Droid Bionic] Dumaru:
I just recently got me the LG Tone. http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phone-accessories/lg-HBS700-tone

I have really enjoyed it because of its convenience. You can just have one ear piece in if you want. Has magnet holding area for each ear piece. Comfortable Nice controls all on head set. Decent sound quality as well.

Little pricey but good battery life as well. Built in Mic blah blah blah. :D

I enjoy it quite a bit.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] drago10029:
Two questions.

1. If I take it into the sprint store will the Odin count matter? will they even check? (anyone have a experience with this)

2. I know about the Usb jig, but is there a alternative?

I don't have time or resources available to make one, I don't have time to order one since my 14 days with sprint are almost up and Im giving up on them. Im gonna cancel the contract, SGS2 LOS is too bad, I can't depend on a maybe fix and I don't trust in Sprint's coverage.

Gonna go back to tmobile or ATT.

any other thoughts feel free to comment.

thanks
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] chris41g:
I would say they wont check the count, but that's gonna vary depending on stores and techs..

as far as the jig.. It's quite easy to make one, and cost less that 5 bucks..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] drago10029:
I saw the video for the jig it didn't seem that easy. maybe the vid I saw was just bad. i'll check for others.

and as for stores, i thought the same... but don't wanna take a chance. if Sprint fixed there reception issues it would this decision so much easier.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Crafall:
you can probably get one off amazon with next day shipping, but you'll pay a lot more for shipping.

would post a link but I can't, just search USB jig on amazon and it's the first one for 9.99 from sain store.

$13.98 with next day shipping.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] drago10029:
So I made my own usb jib, honestly though regardless if you think you can make it or not. In my case it wasn't worth it.

It's only cheaper if you buy everything online but I have 4 days until my windows period to cancel contract is up. and that aside, waiting 1 - 2 weeks for a USB cable in the mail is no at all convenient.

also most people don't have solder's in there house lying around.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gqstatus0685:
I made my own jig and I failed miserably. I'm debating on attempting a snowman when the time comes. I'll probably screw that up too. It's cheaper to buy one in my opinion.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] morphis568:
QBKING77 has a video on youtube on how to reset the counter/get rid of the triangle using the usb cable and some program on your computer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySskTt-S-cM

Well it gets rid of the yellow triangle.

Typically if the triangle doesn't exist the techs won't check for the count.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] drago10029:
I like to prepare for the worst, that's why I made/used the jib. it's just too expensive unless you have a solder and spare micro USB cable.

and or the record, I live in a maximum coverage 3G and 4G area and sprint sucks. unless it's the SGS2, idk. im not waiting to find out lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sunsparc:
Most techs aren't even aware of Odin on the E4GT. The only ones that know are the ones that carry them and are into modding.

One of my techs has absolutely no clue about anything regarding the E4GT and the other (that has one) isn't aware of Odin at all.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SirRomie:
Probably a noob question, but my dad recently purchased a gs2 since he saw how much I was liking mine. His phone came from france and it was factory sealed and unlocked. The firmware was kg1 running 2.3.3 and his phone came with gtalk with video. I have flashed official firmwares on my phone and am currently on ki3 running 2.3.5 yet I don't get this feature. Is this normal? I would like this feature without rooting my phone. Can anyone confirm that this comes stock in france or that the xwkg1 official firmware comes with gtalk with video? I'm very confused as to how he got it but I have not. Please give me insight into how he has it.
[Galaxy Tab General] codewisp:
Can't tell if trolling or..
[Galaxy Tab General] vauxhallastra:
What an old topic...
[Galaxy Tab General] agc93:
No, bongski's pretty diehard anti-Samsung, so he's probably serious. I'm not entirely sure what place a simple link to an unreferenced article on an iPhone website paying out on Samsung's advertising material has on an Android development website, but whatever.

EDIT: Photo tagline actually reads "Apple news. Microsoft + Android fails" That's some unbiased reporting, right there.

In this case, I'm actuallly siding with Samsung. If you have a look at the press images for every high-end MP3 player on the market, even before the iPod touch (yes, there were consumer mp3 players before that), they have all used the same standing device with coiled headphones graphic. Those are the two main features of the device, so thats what consumers should see. Furthermore, you can't ignore the fact that they are both devices that are slimmed-down, lightly modified versions of smartphones with almost identical form factors. There is going to be some similarity. That does not make Samsung some slavish copy of Apple, that just means they both have the same functions to perform, and they both advertise those same functions in a similar manner.

Just my opinion, obviously.
[Galaxy Tab General] Archer:
Here's a relevant magic-eye picture for you all to enjoy :)
[Galaxy Tab General] agc93:
Still possible, I'll admit, but having read some of Bongski's other anti-Samsung spiels, I'm not so sure...
[Galaxy Tab General] Archer:
Being anti-Samsung has nothing to do with the fact that he's a troll. This is a pure troll-post and was created for nothing other than baiting people into being defensive and arguing. That's what a troll does.

I've reported it anyway just to get a mod to look - they may disagree. I'll shut up now either way.
[Galaxy Tab General] Andy:
Unless you want me to start trolling you OP, I'd suggest not to start this type of thread in the future.

Closed

Enjoy the dancing lock.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] RedWolf023:
I recently purchased an Unlocked HTC touch pro 2 (obviously), but when I flashed a new rom, Jackos and Energy's, i can't get the phone to retrieve a signal. Where I live there is only Edge network but it won't even pick up that. the radio is fine and the connection settings are fine, just won't get a signal. The Rhodium version is RHOD*** is what the bootloader says. Please any help to fix this would be appreciated. Thank you for your time and have a nice day
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] cajunflavoredbob:
Does it really show you the three asterisks, or did you add that in there? That's the device model number, which would be helpful to us in addressing your issue.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] RedWolf023:
That is actually what is shows me. I found out recently that I need a Tilt2 motherboard and antenna module for this phone to work here.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] holdthefruit:
Hi all, I'm new here. Didn't get any hits on this when I searched.

I want to be able to have the TTS engine on an Android phone direct its output over the line of an active phone call. Are there any apps that can do this? If not, is it technically possible on the Android platform. I've seen it done on Windows desktop systems, but haven't found anything for Android. Thanks!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] mha1021:
As the title says Galaxy Note cost me $300 with 2yrs of AT&T contract, HOW? I upgraded my line for IPHONE 4S 16GB for $200, Sold it on Craigslist for $650 and add $100 more on top of $650 and bought GNOTE from Handtec.co.uk for $750. I think i got a good deal and most of Super phones that comes out these days cost $200-300 on a contract anyways. My Gnote is in transit and i am gonna receive it tomo via Fedex can't wait.....:):):):) THANKs To HANDTEC for a great price and fast shipping.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] 5150Joker:
I just bought a 4s and am doing the same thing but I'm waiting on the white Note to be released.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Prozac69:
What about the micro sim for the iPhone? Or do you have another regular sim that you can use?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] SNiiPE_DoGG:
Micro-Sim to Sim adapters cost about a dollar on amazon.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] bigmout:
While I appreciate the info, this thread title gave me false hope, lol.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] RMXO:
Welcome to years ago & welcome to the Note club.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] getmouse:
galaxy s2

Me too just did the same thing wit the galaxy s2 but I only got $450 for it.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] wonsanim:
I do the same but with two galaxy s II:D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] PolishDude:
Was going to do the same thing but in the end, straight talk at $45 a month unlimited comes out cheaper over the 2 year run (saving $40 a month every single month), if I get booted for too much data, than I will do this
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] pannna:
Galaxy note from India

Will the Galaxy note from India work for ATT?

specs are as follows:

Band	GSM&EDGE Band	850/900/1,800/1,900

3G Band	850/900/1,900/2,100

Network&Data	GPRS	850/900/1,800/1,900

EDGE	850/900/1,800/1,900

3G	HSPA+ 21Mbps

Regional Availability	Global

Any information will be highly helpful.

thanks
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] mha1021:
Yes the galaxy Note from India will work with AT&T.

At&T uses band 850 and 1900 for 3G network.