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[Motorola Droid RAZR] pdefazio:
Just thought I'd share something that is really working for me in terms of battery life:

Create a smart action that disables cellular data whenever you are connected to a WiFi network.

I have been consistently getting 12+ hours of battery with moderate to heavy use when on only on WiFi.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Rutz272:
Thanks for the tip. I will definitely try this.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bebeau25:
I have the same setup. Also have an action when I turn my screen off it disables wifi, background sync, cell data, and GPS. 12+ hrs here also.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] IP IHI II IL:
I was thinking about setting something like that up, but was worried about interference with calls & SMS & junk... Any problems to report?

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] MrFrankfromCM:
Why would you turn data off when screen is off??? Don't make sense doing that.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Szadzik:
On mine data turns off the moment I connect to WiFi and that is the way it is supposed to work. Do you see a H, E, or whatever data icon next to the bars when you connect to WiFi? If not, it means data is already off. Why use the smart action then?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] WcHorse:
Calls and SMS you should be fine with because they do not require a data connection.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] jms_uk:
IIRC, although a WiFi data connection superceeds a cellular data connection when it is active, the 3G/4G radio is still alive even if it isn't involved in data transfers during that time..

I've certainly noticed improved battery life when on WiFi but explicitly turning the 3G/4G (mobile data) radio off. :)
[Motorola Droid RAZR] pdefazio:
+1
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Jrob2k:
The only problem i had with this was with MMS messages. can't send or receive MMS.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] JDunc:
How not?? Your screen is off and 3G/WiFi is killing your battery for no reason (unless you are downloading or background sync on for a reason), so why not have it off when screen is off and save battery. I still stick with JuiceDefender for this.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Szadzik:
1. Data radio is one and the same with your cellular calls radio, so unless you go into flight mode, it is going to be active.

2. If it is not sending or receiving data it is not using more energy than when data is disabled and cellular stays enabled.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] jms_uk:
Interesting you say that, but I've noticed that as far as the what the phone's reporting via settings/toggle widgets etc.. "mobile data" is still active when WiFi is active (even if its status disappears from the notification bar and no actual mobile data activity is going on).. and, it can be explicitly turned off - leaving you still able to receive calls etc. Perhaps its not turning the

radio "off" per-se, but its definitely seems to be doing something over and above just letting WiFi take precidence for data transactions.. :)

I've definitely noticed an improvement in battery life by doing this, over and above simply turning on and connecting to WiFi and NOT explicity turning mobile data off..

I also noticed that in some older versions/flavours of android (2.1, 2.2) the option to explicitly turn off "Mobile Data" wasn't present, relying instead (I assume) on what you've described above..
[Motorola Droid RAZR] pdefazio:
I don't believe this is correct. I believe the Wi-Fi chip is independent of the cellular antenna. That is what I have seen in every tear down of the phone.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Szadzik:
Where did I say WiFi radio and cellular radio are in one chip? I said DATA and CALLS chip is one and the same.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] buck i:
I thought that it would be better to bring back an old thread rather than start a new one.

I have a smart action as described in this thread that turns off cellular data whenever I am connected to wifi. However, the problem I have is that cellular data does not turn back on whenever I disconnect from wifi. I have to manually go into my settings and enable data. Has anyone else run into this?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] IP IHI II IL:
I sorta have the same(ish) problem. Data can take a little while to activate after I'm disconnected from WiFi. Every once in a while, I need to turn airplane mode on and off in order for data to turn blue. The fact that MMS messages are disabled with this Smart Action is a little disappointing too, but I don't receive enough while I'm home to be super frustrated by it...

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] jms_uk:
I think the problem is to do with Smart actions not returning your device back to the exact state it was in before the action was triggered.. Possibly also issues with other smart actions interfering with the state of other parameters..

I wonder why Moto didn't go with an 'exit action' approach used by apps like Tasker?
[Droid X General] cmajpwc:
My friend is getting a new phone sometime this week. He currently has a Droid X, and told me he'd be willing to sell it to me for about 50 bucks. This includes the phone, charger, battery and extended battery. The only real problem other than a few minor nicks or dings in the case is the screen. He said he dropped it and the LCD appears to have bled or something. On the lower right corner there's a black spot with some discoloration around it, maybe about 1/4-1/2 inches in diameter. The touch sensitivity is fine, no dead spots. It's just the black on the screen. So, I have a few questions.

1.) Would a replacement screen be just fine? I've found this: http://www.amazon.com/Screen-Displa...N33K/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1326745234&sr=8-2. Would that be fine or would I need the digitizer as well? The glass is fine, no cracks or anything.

2.) Would replacing the screen be too much of a hassle? The touch screen functionality is completely fine. I used it myself. No problems whatsoever, except for the black spot. I'd really like a completely working display, though.

3.) I've looked into rooting it (which I would definitely do if I got a hold of it), and I've read there's problems with the latest software, which he has. How easy is this to root and install roms?

4.) Is this worth it? I have an upgrade in May, and an Eris now, so this would be really nice to hold me off until my upgrade. But is the time/extra screen worth it? At $75 total investment it doesn't seem too bad. Or should I just look the other way and not even bother with this?

Thanks in advance for any help or insight you guys might have.
[Droid X General] infazzdar:
You would just need a new LCD.

Replacing an LCD screen can be intimidating for someone who has never done it or anything like it. There are videos you can watch that will take you step-by-step, though.

There are no problems whatsoever with rooting the device. The latest firmware can be rooted in about eight minutes or less.

Whether it's worth it or not is up to you. My Droid X has two of those spots and it doesn't bother. I can say that the Droid X will give you plenty of roms to try out, and if you do successfully replace the LCD, the phone's resell value will be ~$120.
[Droid X General] cmajpwc:
I've watched a few videos on how to do it and it doesn't seem too bad. I feel I could do it.

Thanks so much for your input. I believe I'm gonna get it then. So, hopefully by the end of this week I'll own a Droid X. Even if I don't replace the screen it'll be a huge upgrade over my Eris haha
[Droid X General] powertrip48613:
Black Screen

Mine was doing the same thing its dead pixels in the display. I took mine to verizon and they replaced mine for free next day air!
[Droid X General] hyrulejedi86:
I replaced the LCD on my DX myself using a youtube video, the only thing you need is a Torx wrench set and plastic pry tool. I thought it was totally manageable but my only caution is watch out for certain screws that hold the screen itself in. On my DX they were overtightened by the factory resulting in stripping. I had to take a special pair of pliers to loose and remove them.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Milan94:
I was wondering if i can enable camera LED light when i am recording video. Is there some way to do it? :confused: Help, i need it! :cool:
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Product F(RED):
You never mentioned what phone you have or anything? On the GSII this is possible.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Milan94:
Ah sorry i forgot. I had SGA(samsng galaxy ace) with CM 7.1(RC2.2), so is it posibble somehow to activate some flashlight app and then to go to video and recording with LED on? thx in advice
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] vikingzou:
install a torch app, turn it on first:D
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Sgt.Incontro:
That won't work, as it is not possible in most cases for two applications to use the camera at the same time.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] arturo108:
It's too easy to do this!! Just download lgCamera and tapping on flash button while in video mode you can easily turn your flash on like a torch!
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] moocow1452:
What arturo said, or try mapping the action as a hold on a physical button.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] showlyshah:
Try vignette frm market

HPD V10( WITH EXTREME MODS) ON FIKERT r.2.16+ .
[HTC Sensation] micjensen:
Hi.

As stated in topic! Went stock RUU, but now I cant get in recovery mode to install a ROM from .zip file!

Help! :)

HBOOT: 1.23

Have tried the firmware flash - no luck!

Any clues?
[HTC Sensation] bighair:
you are un-rooted with a stock ruu rom, you hav to install recovery + root again.
[HTC Sensation] micjensen:
I'm S-off.

How do i install the recovery again? is it the EXT4 recovery?
[HTC Sensation] whynot66:
Go to settings-power and un check fastboot
[HTC Sensation] boakesm:
Also until we get APM ,od which helps get to recovery I found installing ROM Manager from th emarket also has the boot to recovery option.
[HTC Sensation] jkolner:
Iv'e seen several thread about the same problem latly, so search and you will find a answer.

Her is two of the threads LINK_1 and LINK_2
[HTC Sensation] micjensen:
Got clockworkmod Recovery!!!!

I'm in :):):)

Still HBOOT 1.23. Should this be OK if I flash to Revolution HD 6.x.x???
[HTC Sensation] micjensen:
WUHUUUU!!!!

NOW ON REVOLUTION 6.0.2!!! Mike for President!!! :)

The test leak of ICS is a disgrace against the revolution builds :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Andybrit:
I've seen a number of threads about the screen scratch issues, but i am struggling to work out the proportion of people suffering from it.

Does your Galaxy Nexus have any screen scratches?

If you don't have a scratched screen and can post to say if you take any special care with it (like keeping it on a pouch, screen protector etc...)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Cythreill:
I have 2 deep scratches.

They are the length of the diameter of the circle exposing the front facing camera.

They're probably from sand that I was around when on holiday.

I highly doubt I would have any noticeable scratches if I didn't expose it to sand.

I was going to return it to the store I bought it from and tell them there was something wrong with it so they'd give me a new clean one, but I'm okay with it now and I returned to the UK 3 days after the 28 day return/exchange policy so I couldn't do anything anyway.

Anyone know any way I could easily mask these scratches? They're on the left bezel so they don't interfere with the screen but I'd like to mask them anyway.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rman18:
No scratch, no screen protector (hate those things).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AllGamer:
just put on a cheap ebay screen protector and you'll be set

nothing to make a big fuss about for some scratches when it can be easily prevented with a $2 screen protector

even Gorilla grass gets scratches too
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Andybrit:
Have you found your screen protector has stayed on correctly? From my past experience they seem to start peeling from the corners.

I really want a Galaxy Nexus, but I know my OCD will really get to me if I get a scratch on the screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bongd:
My phones with Gorilla Glass have never had any scratches whatsoever. This is my third phone too. I carry it either in my pocket or man purse lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mikeeo019:
I doubt that. I've been using my sgs+ for 4 months and not a single scratch. My phone has been exposed to sand, dirt, even keys but no scatches
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] juniorbattle:
I've had a few minor scratches in the bottom left corner of the screen due to the dropping it a month ago. Now, I've got 3 more, quite visible scratches on the screen. Despite the fact I dropped it once, I take care of my Nexie. I keep it in my pocket, without the keys. I don't have screen protector nor the case, pouch. My girlfriend who's got Desire S(no screen protector) has got no scratches on the screen, even though she keeps it in her purse.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BN85:
Yes, I dont use protector and I have two little scratches in the middle of the screen...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Cozmo85:
Gorilla glass is still just glass, its not magic, it can be easily scratched by something harder than glass. take a bit of sand and rub it on it and you will have a scratch.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Protonus:
I just got a small gouge in my screen, not even 1mm wide, near the middle some time yesterday. It's more of a chunk, then a scratch. Reminds me of a minor impact. My phone is in a holster, never my pocket. I was working on my car, and may have touched the screen with a less than clean hand that led to the scratch. About 1 week after the phone I got a small scratch near the top of the phone, out of the visible area.

I have a stenheil / sgpstore Oleophobic on the way. i was holding out for a Ultra Crystal by stenheil (best screen protectors ever made hands down IMHO) but it doesn't seem like they're going to make a crystal for the gnex due to the curved screen :-(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jameslepable:
LOL! sorry its just you said you have a phone holster when your pocket is mere inches away.

anyway no screen protector but got scurve case for it, also have it in my pocket with nothing in it but a micro-fiber cloth because that's just how I roll. Also always leave it face down on a clean surface. (curved screen so screen doesn't touch the surface woohoo!!!!)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tannor:
No scratches only had mine for a week though, no screen protector and just in a TPC case.

I have had my fascinate for a year with no scratches and plan to use Nexus same. Hopefully it stays scratch free.

I always keep it in my right front pocket, where nothing else ever goes in there.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ChongoDroid:
Just sat on my nexus and ruined my... screen protector! Thank god... this would have definitely ruined my screen.

sent from my googletron
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ChongoDroid:
Did the same thing with my gs2 and got serious scratches from grit.

sent from my googletron
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] orion2001:
No scratches yet

I've had mine for 2 weeks now. Thankfully, no scratches yet. I was really worried about the glass on the Nexus with some of the forum threads I had come across. I was coming from an OG with Gorilla Glass.

So far, in 2 weeks of use (treated the same way as my OG Droid) I don't see even the slightest of scratches. I also love the oleophobic coating on the glass. It really does.wonders.

In comparison, my OG had a big scratch on the screen in the first 2 weeks of owning it, and it almost got me to switch to a screen protector. Not that it means that the glass on the OG was worse, but rather, that these things are all luck related. I'm sure that over 2 years of use, my SGN will also have scratches, just like my Droid did.

Gorilla glass/ reinforced glass is not magic. If you're unlucky, either can get scratched in a heartbeat, no matter how careful you are with your phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ruthlesset:
No screen protector and I have scratches on my screen.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dacornholio:
I have some micro scratches on it from day 1 before i was able to apply a screen protector. Seems like the glass is not as hard as my old iPhone 4 where i used it w/o protector for over a week and it seems fine.

J
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
Believe it. My old G2x had 2 scratches on it. Luckily I had it replaced when an update bricked it. First phone with a Gorilla screen and the only phone that got scratches. Sand and dust are destructive on them. Knives and keys... not so much.

This time I put a screen protector on. XO for me... and a case. No chances.

LTE EX Galaxy Nexus - AOSP KANG

Asus Transformer - 3.2.1 OC/UV
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Cythreill:
So, are there any methods of masking scratches after they appear?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Aridon:
None yet. I usually don't have an issue with scratches but past performance is no guarantee of future results.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Keihin:
No scratches, no protector.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] robt772000:
My old SGS2 had better 'feeling' glass. My GN has a small scratch and feels softer.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zeke1988:
no pouch or screen protector (was using one, but the screen is too good to have something covering it). most of the time i had it inside my pocket with no other thing. my left jean pocket are only for my phone, no coins or keys, or even paper to allow. of course, it clean all the dust and dirty before putting it in.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nitrox1:
Scratched after one day in my pocket, before my screen protector arrived. Didn't even take it to work, was keys or grit.

But, so did previous gorilla glass phones, even though GN is toughened glass.

Swyped from my tuna surprise with extra back bacon.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
I'#ve got a 5mm vertical scratch next to the speaker grill on the front... just where there's a cut-out in my screen protector! Annoying, but at least it's not in the viewing area!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
No scratches.

No case.

No screen protector.

Carried alone in pocket every day.

Same as every other phone I've owned...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] krausy87:
I have a screen protector on mine. The protector is covered in scratches (It's a cheap one from ebay) but the screen is just fine!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Noctrl:
No scratches and I'll guess if I ever several scratches get then it's probably time to buy a new phone :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Krijs:
I have some very faint scratches on my screen. These can only be seen if you look at the screen very closely and only at a certain angle. From a day-to-day PoV, they are practically invisible. I've had my gnex since mid-November.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Pume:
First of all no gorilla glass on GN (http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/full-products-list)

Second, I've got an about 8mm long scratch approx. in the middle of the screen and it is quite deep too and quite visible especially when there's lighting above or behind when looking at the screen.

I've applied a cheapish 6,99€ screen protector after that scratch appeared and since then I haven't noticed any new scratches even on the screen protector.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SouthernEvo:
No scratches mainly due to the fact its had a screen protector on it since the day I picked it up . Its cheaper and easier to replace a thin sheet of plastic then the glass itself . Just my two cents
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jabok:
No scratches, no protection. Keep it in jeans pocket with nothing else, ever. I wipe it with my sleeve.

I don't like screen protectors and cases, and in the past when I have gotten a scratch (Diamond 2, Desire HD) I get over it in about 5 minutes knowing that the phone will be consigned to the history book in less time than I can remember. ;)

From what people have written it seems like I'll get scratches sometime but no matter, it's just a disposable tool. :eek:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] lilirose:
Have been trying to baby this phone since learning it's not GG. After having it a week or two, I discovered a fine ~8mm scratch on the left edge and a tiny gouge in the glass right in the middle of where the notification bar goes. Both can be seen and also felt when I run my fingernail across them. (For comparison, my SGS has no visible scratches, after owning it for more than a year, despite the fact that I never used a case or a screen protector at all.)

Applying a cheap screen protector to my Gnex made these defects invisible, but I fail at putting on screen protectors and the three or four tiny bubbles that are visible annoy me nearly as much as the scratches did....and I ruined 8 screen protectors before I managed to get an application that was even vaguely satisfactory (I have shaky hands and a dusty house).

I'm thinking of buying one of the wet-application protectors to see if they are any better, but I get the heebie-jeebies at the idea, isn't it likely to ruin my front speaker at the very least?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sjankis630:
This is slightly off topic. I love the screen and appreciate the fact that it doesn't pick up fingerprints as easily as some phones. But has anyone else noticed that when you do get fingerprints and you slide the phone into your pocket without a case that the next time you oull it out the screen has been magically wiped clean?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nerfsuperball:
no scratches at all. I've had mine for about a month. My nexus is one month old and lives in my sunglasses bag while I wait on a Sena case.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] [GO]Bobster:
scratches all over the screen - 2 deep ones - 1 of those pretty long - none noticeable when the phone is in use tho'
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] murdi:
No scratches on mine, though it is safely wrapped up in a PDair case when not in use.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] adam1000rr:
Not a scratch, but I do have chipped display.. My GN fell out of my pocket the other day right onto some stones :(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Cythreill:
1. I think it's largely pointless for people who are using screen protectors to vote that they have no scratches. We all know a screen protector can mean 100% no scratches but what I think the OP wanted to know is how well the actual GN screen fares against scratches.

2. Is there any way to mask scratches that are already there?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] dbdynsty25:
Yup...it's a thing of beauty. Just gotta be sure the phone goes in the pocket with ONLY fingerprints and not any dust or anything.

As for my screen, it's perfect. My first LTE nexus had a small gash (2mm) on the bottom left corner of the glass. I almost guarantee it was a defect from the factory because of the location and the severity of the gash. Almost looked like someone took a flat head screwdriver and chiseled it. It wasn't noticeable out of the light since it was on the black bezel but still was annoying. Thankfully I switched to a GSM nexus and left Verizon, so got a brand new phone! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] TonyHoyle:
No scratches.. didn't expect any since my Nexus S never got any and it looks like the same kind of glass. Never used a screen protector with either.

It's all bit random.. you can be lucky and you can be unlucky. At the office I've got an iphone with a deep scratch on the front from being in the same pocket as my keys for a single day.. Same could have happened to the Nexus just as easily except it lives on the other pocket.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] karstensson:
in my opinion this screen glass sucks, i've got 1 deep scratch and several small scratches, without even droping the phone, no sand, no keys!

both my nexus one, iphone 3gs, and nokia n95 was better!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] markouk:
No scratches and no screen protector. I think the screen is excellent in terms of keeping away fingerprints and the glossy finish is a treat when the display is powered off.

Probably the smartest phone I've owned ever. Love the look of it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] armanisafarai:
got some scratches but you have to hold the phone in a different way in order to see them. Freaked me out so i just ordered me some invisible shield for front back and sides. Never used invisible shield for back and sides of a phone. Any one know how it will hold on the sides?