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[Epic 4G General] aestil:
The love for the hard keyboard doesn't make sense to me.

If I have to write long emails I use my computer, and for everything else I prefer the soft keyboard.

I really like the feeling of non-slider phones in my hands, I like that they are thinner and more solid in construction.

Everything about the construction of the Epic feels cheap in comparison to a phone like the EVO4G.

I won't ever get another slider phone. I'll just get a 4.5" screen where the keyboard is crazy easy to use.
[Epic 4G General] wj0t:
The only thing I used the keyboard for is the gamegripper and I don't use it anymore
[Epic 4G General] worldwidepmp:
I have an upgrade right now, and I'm holding out until something LTE hits.
[Epic 4G General] Restola:
I use the physical keyboard for virtually any message or text I need to input. I'm sure I could get used to the on screen keyboard again....but I really really like the physical keyboard. I only managed to force myself to type 5 words of this post on the on screen keyboard before I couldn't take it any more and slid open the keyboard :p

In terms of what's next, id like something smaller than the sgs2, I think its a bit large for my taste. Lte support (I tether on rare occassion). But I will almost certainly put aside what I want and buy whatever comes after the prime after my upgrade is available in dec 2012.
[Epic 4G General] josidhe:
I still can't decide whether I've outgrown my need for a hardware keyboard. The Epic has worn down my dependence on them a lot due to its clumsy implementation. With the importance of pocketability (and not wanting to lose it if I add a case), I think I'd rather have a large screen thin device than a thicker handset small enough not to look ridiculous in my pocket.

I'm not sure I see any smartphone platform on the market effectively taking advantage of even dual-core CPUs in any impressive way over the next two years, so count me out of the quad-core drool. It reminds me too much of the Linux community ten years ago bragging about how their file systems supported HD sizes beyond anything we see even *now* while it was still a nightmare getting realistic hardware scenarios (sound/networking) working on par with the rest of the world. Android can boast quad-core all it wants, but until developers start making better code, we'll never escape the 'Android lag' none of our competing platforms (iOS/WinPho) have had to deal with.

Save the cores for tablets. It's called a smart phone--it should be about brains, not brawn. Get us more memory, more sophisticated code taking as much advantage of hardware as every other platform did a year ago, and features that DIFFERENTIATE us in ways that can be communicated to the lay folk in a 15 second ad spot. Functionality, user experience, how we interact with our device and how our device can interact with the world around us is 100x more important than any other spec when it comes to having a marketable platform.
[Epic 4G General] a2tz:
I use my hardware keyboard all the time also. Just is so much easier and faster for me. I had an upgrade Oct first but am waiting to see what comes a long. My wife got the Epic touch.....and it sure is really nice, and I WANT to like it enough to get one also, I just think it would drive me crazy the first time I got really frustrated typing on screen and couldn't open my phone :)

I made it through about half of this on screen.....then couldn't take it and switched to hardware.

To each his own.
[Epic 4G General] aestil:
First off, what software keyboard are you using? Try Swiftkey X if you haven't already.

Secondly, being able to get an otterbox case for a phone is a priority to me for my next phone, so I won't be getting a slider phone. No chance.
[Epic 4G General] A_Flying_Fox:
Best bet is to wait till february/ march when all the electronics shows go down.

That's usually where they show what phones everyone is working on for the whole year.
[HTC Desire S] Deleted member 3870479:
I have updated to 2.3.5 via RUU and when I go onto my messaging application and send a sms to a friend it works good, but when they reply it goes to the top of the messages, for example it would look like such

Any ideas on how to get it so it does

Her Message

My Message

Her Message

My Message

Thanks!
[HTC Desire S] ben_pyett:
I believe that was always a problem even before upgrade as in my experience, normally when the received message lands in the same minute as the one sent, there is a market app called SMS time fix that should assist you

Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium
[Defy General] h33t c01d:
I've flashed this sbf file on my motorola defy

" DFPRC_U_4.5.3-109_DPP-6-7_SIGNED_USADEFYPRCB1B50AA00A.0R_JRDNGIBRRTGC_P025_A019_HWp3a_Service1FF.sbf

Creation Date: 09/08/2011 16:57:42

File size: 378298725

RAM DL Version: v0x001000

Bootloader Version: -------------

Platform: 4G OMAP

HAB Type: Signed Production "

And I cannot go back to froyo plz help if anyone can solve this problem or else can you help me in rooting this firmware.

This firmware just sucks and i'm in need of urgent help.

Any help would be appreciated.
[Defy General] SpookyAwol:
Heres some help that was written just for you.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1216982
[Defy General] h33t c01d:
I appreciate your help dude

let me try it
[Defy General] Tibla:
M stuck

Hi guys i have a big problem with my defy .

ive just rooted it with superoneclick and it rooted successfully then a day later i overclocked it but at a good manner like 600mhz-1000mhz(1ghz) . all was well until today my phone started to freez and got hot a lil hot then today it went b3 low. went to the charger charged it then tryed to switch on .. it passes on the red M logo then go to the loading android screen. it doesnt pass there it keeps on loading and doesnt go ahead...... please help please

please
[Defy General] gamefrk:
Start a new topic for this...u'll get more help that ways
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wis3m0nkey:
I've not been capturing screen for some time now and today I look for ShootMe / Drocap2 and there is none in market??

What just happened?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikon120:
The developer for ShootMe got his/her feelings hurt by internet trolls leaving negative feedback on the Market, or elsewhere. So he/she decided to take a break and took the application off the Market for now.

I'm not certain about Dropcap2 though.

Here is the thread in our forum's discussing ShootMe being removed, and here is the post with a download link to the latest version of ShootMe.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cletus8:
Hi everyone!

I just upgraded my Droid2 to an Atrix 4G :D

Im not familiarized with the available Mod Roms, so i would like that you help me choose one.

First of all, I Don't care about the Fingerprint reader and Webtop.

Secondly, the most important features for a rom for me are:

Stability

Speed & NO blur

Better battery usage handling than stock

Keep the phone fresh (because with stock rom, my phone is way hot, even when just downloading an app from market, and thats annoying).

Thanks a lot in advance for your help!!! ;)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marko!:
There are tons of threads for this...

CM7 is what you are looking for
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vinnyjr:
I have had Google Visual VoiceMail forever on my T-Mobile account, works great and would recommend it to everyone. I also have a Thunderbolt with Verizon and have been using their stock voicemail service. Can I add my Verizon Thunderbolt to my Google VoiceMail? I am not sure about having two different carriers sharing the same Google VoiceMail number?? I have not tried yet, don't want to screw up my settings and be pissed off at myself for a week. It is great being able to get my voicemail messages from my laptop. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Vinny
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LeftyGR:
Yes

The short answer, yes. The long answer, yes.

You have Google voice on your phone (I'll assume you just said yes). Go through the setup process (Your phone needs to have the same gmail account as your T-Mobile Google Voice account set up on the TB). When it comes to the part where it tells you it is going to setup the settings for your phone, it will kick out saying something like "some carriers don't allow automatic set up". It will also give you a link to the GV help Center. Follow it on your phone and do what it says. Then, hit next/ok all the way through to the end of setup. Go to Settings/Call/Voicemail Service. If it says Google voice, you're done. If not, choose it.

Under Voicemail settings, it will give your voicemail # (rather than #86) and your gmail acct #.

Done.:D
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RunNgun42:
All google voice does is set up a forwarding rule with your carrier to send any missed calls to Google's voicemail number instead of your normal one. You can actually do this by hand by entering a combination of digits, but the app streamlines it for you. Google voice doesnt know where the calls are calling from. Then of course the app on your phone just checks in with the Google Voice server the same way it does with the Gmail server, so all functionality is the same. You could install the GV app on 100 phones and they would all have access to your voicemail.
[Galaxy S II General] Grimlocc:
Hello!

Please can anyone tell me how to put some ROMs on my phone? I have Mame4Droid which is on the memory card in my phone and am connected to Kies via Wi Fi but am now struggling to put my ROMs on the phone. Can anyone tell me how I would accomplish this? Please help!
[Galaxy S II General] Nick281051:
Connect it to your computer and put it on the sd card, simple as that if it's a cwm rom
[LG Optimus Black] lourenzo:
Well, I have a OB with the "No SIM inserted" problem... (with SIM from the network lock or any other)

Any idea how to fix this?

Just tried pretty much any trick I could find online (just missing the heatgun thing - in due time...)

I appreciate more ideias.

thx!
[LG Optimus Black] radkor:
If it doesn't recognise any SIM card it's hardware problem I think...
[LG Optimus Black] TheGripper:
Btw i had the same problem....it got fixed in some store and the problem was something called main pcb
[LG Optimus Black] lourenzo:
I know it is most probably HW... but, doesn't hurt to ask for opinions/ideas.

Right now I only have a cool media player :P

I think I might try the heat gun trick and see how it goes.

[EDIT]: Could it be black listed by the operator? (I got it as is, used)
[LG Optimus Black] Felsar:
Hi, I've got this same prob but with another phone, non-android it was a samsung gt-s5560 [marvel or tocco] it was mine and I sell it, after a few days the girl keep telling me that she couldn't use the phone cause of a PIN, does your OB ask for a PIN? if so, just ask the old owner, when I remember the PIN call the girl and now she's happy using the device :P
[LG Optimus Black] vme23:
I had the same problem with my ob. I take it to service and they replaced the phone with a new one. It's an hw problem with pcb.
[LG Optimus Black] lourenzo:
I guess taking it to service won't do 'cause I don't have any receipts of the purchase (it was used and I know about the issue).

Yesterday I tried to check the connections to the SIM reader module but no avail.

Maybe today I'll try to toast it with the heat gun.
[LG Optimus Black] radkor:
If your phone asks for PIN when SIM is inserted then it's probably stolen and was blacklisted in international base of stolen phones used by operators worldwide.

If it isn't asking for PIN then it's 100% hardware fault. Better take it to some electronic repair service, because with the heatgun you can make it even worse...
[LG Optimus Black] ajcantonio:
I had that problem before.

I think

it's software-related (or maybe just a fluke). My OB is running on Nova 4.5.

I always use "network sim #1", but when I switched to my other network sim, which we'll call "network sim #2", it was ok for a couple of minutes then after that "NO SIM INSERTED" appeared.

After that, I rebooted and noticed that my phone was unusually slow... I still have the "NO SIM INSERTED" on the display.

I rebooted again and my phone still was slow and "Force Close" prompts appear one after another.

So I just re-flashed Nova 4.5... I didn't take the SIM out. And voila! 1 month and no "NO SIM INSERTED" messages again.
[LG Optimus Black] lourenzo:
Not stolen. Not blacklisted. Just won't assume any SIM. From my searches this seems a pretty

common issue that can strike at any time

... (You are warned...)

I know the heatgun can easily kill it but I'm willing to take the risk. In other phones replacing the SIM reader module would fix it but the P970 is somewhat welded/glued to the shielding in the MoBo and I couldn't find a replacement part also.

Anyway, I bought this with the hope I could fix it, otherwise it'll be a cool media player and a nice development platform addition to my other android.

As of now, don't think its SW related anymore... I've flashed Nova (v8) and CM7 (n#11) a couple of times already.

Still, there are some radio files (AMSS?) that eventually could help. I'm trying to find those but the LG's seems harder to find.

Thank you all.
[LG Optimus Black] aalmo1:
I've just read your post . I have exactly the same problem. I have also bought my OB with a hope that I could fix it . Did you found a solution for your problem ?

Thanks in advance.
[LG Optimus Black] dflt:
maybe your phone has lock on mobile network?
[LG Optimus Black] theaks30:
same problem here :/

its all after my phone has been rooted!

it was via blackjack
[LG Optimus Black] scamex:
Maybe some of you are wrong ! Maybe it`s software related.

If you root it with blackjack this dont`t kill or get your hardware malfunctioned because it only trick your firmware to get privileges. Hardware is not the answer.

Maybe you all must try the unbrick thread from Optimus Black Android Development with the option of Erase CP and flash .bin and .fls files on your OB.

It happened to me too when i was flashed CM nighly`s. The cure was to to flash nova rom and nova kernel v10c and look now my phone work very well whithout any SIM problems.
[LG Optimus Black] aalmo1:
I have tried to unbrick my phone this way but I cant activate "Erase entire CP".

Windows anabler "on" doesn't help too. I will try to install nova kernel v10c as you recommend without Erasing cp. Maybe it will help.

---------- Post added at 12:31 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:25 AM ----------

I dont think there is Simlock on this phone. When I want to enter unlockcode it shows me "your phone is not personalized". So it seems there is no Simlock.
[LG Optimus Black] scamex:
Exactly ! I think if you want that Erase Entire CP you must go in hidden menu of OB and tick CP USB instead of ...
[LG Optimus Black] aalmo1:
scamex, thanks to your advices I have solved my problem. As you said I got to the hidden menu , then AP CP USB Switching and CP USB . After these steps I could check "Erase entire CP" in Smartflashtool . I have flashed my phone with v10c rom using .bin and .fls files and now I have the signal and my SIM is recognized again. Thanks so much again .
[LG Optimus Black] miticogirl:
So now check your IMEI via *#06# and this one under your battery
[LG Optimus Black] Redpik:
About imei, check here :http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1447311
[LG Optimus Black] aalmo1:
I panicked when i saw my "new" Imei but thanks to Redpik I have chenged it easily back . It works , thanks.
[LG Optimus Black] radkor:
It works but you must FIRST run WIndows Enabler and turn it ON, THEN run SmartFlash. You also need to click on this grayed box couple times and then you can check this box.

There's no need to switch to CP USB before SmartFlash'ing. You must do this when you're correcting your IMEI.
[LG Optimus Black] scamex:
It was my pleasure ! happy conversations !
[LG Optimus Black] theaks30:
thanks man...it worked :D

am very very very greatful to you :D
[LG Optimus Black] scamex:
It was my pleasure. Just hit the Thanks button ;)):D
[LG Optimus Black] theaks30:
but my only problem is with the imei...i cant change it :(

the link takes me to a thread yes but I cant type in HyperTerminal...both on my pc and netbook :/

(one 64 bit one 32)
[LG Optimus Black] scamex:
Just search on Android marked for Terminal Emulator and type there !:D
[LG Optimus Black] Redpik:
Disconnect and reconnect. Try port COM whatever you have there. If there are two, select one and try, else connect to the other. Change your USB to CP before connecting, else it won't work. It should work just fine, pay attention to details.

One more thing, if you're not using XP download HyperTerminal Private Edition, it works fine for me.
[LG Optimus Black] world137:
Just would like to thanks your for the help! Very usefull!

Just would like to add: for one who want to Erase CP a little tool "Windows Updater" is required. Google is your friend!
[LG Optimus Black] lourenzo:
Well thank you all for the help... But it didn't work for me, though. :(

I don't know what else could I do. Any Ideas?

In fact, I pretty much lost hope a while ago. But, today I got back the OB to use it as media player/jogging logger and then I decided to see if there is any development on this.

Every one of you got the "No sim card Inserted" after root, or some before, for other reason? As far as I know mine wasn't rooted when I got it and it was alredy like this.

Curiouslly, it seem I can make emergency calls even without network signal. It seemed to me that before triyng this I couldn't make emerg. calls. At least, no message stating was displayed onscreen, I think (?). Tomorrow I'll try with another card (one from the correct/locked network).

As of now I'm on the official GB EU V10A (virgin).

Did't try to correct the EMEI or root.

Any clue on what I might have done wrong?

Thank you again for any further feedback!
[LG Optimus Black] theaks30:
it happened to my optimus 3D also while ago

i think i changed the baseband or something

and everything worked...still try flashing with smartflashtool man
[LG Optimus Black] lourenzo:
Flashtool: done, twice, v10a, v20n (patched), fixed IMEI afterwards - stil no sim...

Any idea how to get the basebands for P970? is there a tutorial for that - can't find any...
[LG Optimus Black] LikeM8:
Successful software fix!!!

I had the same problem with my LG P970 handset. I find software solution here describe:

Step 1:

Flash stock ROM V10A, you can follow this tutorial (thanks to Radkor)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1448803

Do not forget to check box "Erase entire CP", this erase your IMEI

Step 2

- Connect your handset in Debug mode

- Use this tutorial #23 (thanks Radkor again) to restore your IMEI : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=21614794

Note:

When you type 3845#*970# in dialer, select AP CP USB Switching, and CP USB

After you have to select the same port that SmartFlash Tool.

And that all!!!
[LG Optimus Black] bfc_xxx:
Worked for me!!!
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kkedigh:
ROM that doesn't use any resources or have any apps for phones or mobile connectivity. I need a ROM that's strictly for web browsing when connected to WIFI.

(I lost my phone and deactivated it and got a new one. I recently found the phone and since its deactivated its only useful when connected to wifi)

So I would like a rom that completly rids of th ephone features and just have a "portable internet / gaming device"

Will pay handsomely if a developer is a redditor. and makes a rom with my request, but in mind "Reddit Moblie"
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nikon120:
Umm... just use airplane mode on any rom, even stock and there ya go.

Stock

should

let you activate Wifi with airplane mode activated, but some custom roms do not. There is an app in the Market that allows you to activate other radios, like wifi/cell/bluetooth, with airplane mode active. (Here)
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ugothakd:
I think tphillips was his name...he worked on something similar, but it's been long abandoned.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] orb360:
I keep the cell radio active for syncing the time... You can root and use an app to do NTP... but the cell radio sync is easier, especially if you cross timezones since it will resolve that automatically...

Also, leaving cell connection on allows you to use Llama location profiles as well.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The Root:
Just checked with him. His is still working on it.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] haten:
Hello,

I was wondering if there is a way to change the uid or serial associated with a android device. I know there is uid changers for apple products. I have searched and search and come up blank trying to find a app or way to change the unique id associated with a device tied to a app and such. Any help would be appreciated Thanks. Im on a rooted xoom with tiamat morey.
[Liquid S100 General] nfika:
Hi all,

I own an acer liquid mini. I don't know if this product is distributed in the US or not. I bought it when I was in Indonesia, now I'm in the US. I bought a prepaid simcard from AT&T, but the phone can't recognize any network connection. I tried manually and automatically finding network from the settings, restarting, and everything i can think of. I checked the frequency and it should work. I called acer customer service in US and they were not able to help as they seem to have never heard of the type.

If anyone could help or think of any ideas on what I should do to make it work with any provider. Please reply :)

thanks
[Liquid S100 General] Hakim Rahman:
it seems need to be unlocked, if you're interested take a look at http://www.ebay.com/itm/UNLOCK-CODE-ROGERS-ACER-LIQUID-/200491966946?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item2eae40a1e2
[Liquid S100 General] nfika:
no, the phone is not locked. its just not getting any reception or signal from the network.
[Liquid S100 General] nfika:
and btw, there are easier ways to unlock phones and for free... i cant post a link coz im a newb..

but you can visit cell unlockers website or check youtube for How to Unlock Acer Liquid e from Rogers Fido Cingular at&t unlock network sim pin by cellunlockernet
[Liquid S100 General] IronFly:
http://www.gsmarena.com/acer_liquid_mini_e310-3711.php

please note that probably acer makes 2 Mini versions.
[Liquid S100 General] joalo:
i don't like the mini..i just prefer the oldschool version!
[Liquid S100 General] nfika:
probably? um.. i dont know, but mine is that one e310
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] housry23:
I have a locker at work. I keep my phone in it while I'm working along with all my other valuables. Well, when pulling the phone out of my locker, it fell to the ground which is about 3-4 feet. I have a Platinum case from Best Buy on it, which is the same as the Seidio Surface Combo case(I didn't have it in the holster) and a Zagg Invisible shield on it. The screen cracked in about 5 spots and won't turn on.:mad: The local Sprint repair Center didn't have the screen for it so I was advised to file an insurance claim. I just bought the phone on Saturday! Oh I am so mad at myself for not paying attention more and getting in too big of a hurry. The corporate store wouldn't exchange it for me. I know, no one cares about my sob story, but it just sucks and you guys are my ventilation units.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kwan:
That sucks. At least its replaceable.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] housry23:
Yeah, but I'm a little upset that Sprint doesn't have these screens yet. It wouldn't cost me a dime if they did. Now I have to pay $100 deductible. It is what it is, but it's still upsetting.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cdszoke:
That sucks man sorry. One night my girl got pissed @ me so she beamed my phone (she knows how much I love my phone) straight at the wall. I have a cheap case on the back end but I still got no scratches and dents on it. I guess I just got lucky. Sorry again.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] irev210:
sounds like bad luck. I've dropped my phone a ton of times with just a cheap TPU case on it. No issues so far, whew.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kalel_293:
why cant they just swap it out for u? if its repairable, then u shoudnt have to go thru insurance...