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[Networking] Vegasden:
The info I've seen said upfront money and mail in rebate.

.....
[Networking] noodles2224:
Damn, no use for me then..
[Networking] chib1panda:
I think youll have to get it online. They dont sell them at the stores
[Networking] dog02:
deal

damn nice deal
[Networking] ThC23:
That is correct

Powered by the SGSII....
[Networking] AznSwag:
i have 4 lines in my plan right now and we signed up at august. We only got 1 phone, which is the s2 im using right now. Could it be possible that i can advantage of this deal for the rest of the lines?
[Networking] noodles2224:
They wont be upgradeable since you just got them in august
[Networking] AznSwag:
hmm i was checking out some phones on mytmobile and all it said to get the phone, i need to pay and get a extension but i pay at the discounted price not the full retail price... does it show even if im not eligible for a upgrade?
[Networking] noodles2224:
Probably partial discount.. Full will show the sg2 at 229
[Networking] demonwind:
Make sure you read about the screen issues with this phone before deciding on it:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1300133

xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1345099
[Networking] mbernusg:
If you are on a value plan - then yes you can get 3 new devices if you please..

sent from my real Gs move in silence like lasagna
[Networking] cashyftw:
Oh crap.. this doesn't apply to me -__-
[Networking] Rod3:
I just became upgrade eligible, and this appears to be a very good deal been eye-balling the GS2 for awhile). Problem is, I am torn over whether or not I should use it now knowing that the GS3 may come out this summer as well as other quad-core phones.

I know there is always something better just around the corner, but upgrades only come every 2 years.

Is this device still worthy at this point in time?
[Networking] zander21510:
I talked to tmobile customer service and asked about all this. Apparently, you are only eligible as a current customer if you upgrade to an unlimited minutes plan. Turns out I would be paying like $30 extra per month just to get the free phone, so no good for me.
[Networking] Rod3:
That definitely changes things for me.
[Networking] xsteven77x:
As long as it took for the Tmobile to get the galaxy s 2 variant I would not hold my breath for the s3.
[Networking] ScottBroker:
Free SG2 this Saturday!

T-Mobile is giving the SG2 Free this Saturday. I just got mine 3 weeks ago at Costco. Do you think I can get a credit from Costco?
[Networking] noodles2224:
I dont think so, I think the 14day remorse still applies with them but exchange is 90days with them.
[Networking] ScottBroker:
I called the Keosk, and they said the Tmobile rep said they would have some special deal, not sure exactly, but I was told I could get a price adjustment
[Networking] jessejames111981:
you do realize its just a mail in rebate? Its free after you pay them for it and in 3 months you'll get the money back

FREE SHOULD MEAN FREE
[Networking] Rod3:
Not to mention you have to have a qualifying Classic / Value unlimited plan. In my case, that means I would have to upgrade to the unlimited family plan which is $50 more than I am paying now.
[Networking] ALAMO695:
is this in stores only or will it be available online as well or on the phone?
[Networking] netgar:
thank you guys for a notice

I just called them and upgraded my 2 years agreement and got 2 free black S2 without any rebates!!! I spoke to customer loyalty team and bingo :)

I'm eligible to get new phone on sat 2/11, so deal came in just on time.

Only thanks to you guys
[Networking] Rod3:
Man, I have been with Tmo for 12 years. They only offered me a buy one get one free deal.
[Networking] grawkiller73:
Dang

Too bad I just bought my phone 1 month back. :P
[Networking] mbernusg:
Yeah well.. upgrade your plan get the rebate and then downgrade your plan lol simple as that

sent from my real Gs move in silence like lasagna
[Networking] JesseMT4G:
Is it still worthit to burn an upgrade on this phone? I am in a pickle over this, the Amaze4G.

What do you guys think? Without being to biased. ;)

Sent from I am on Fire!
[Networking] fastfed:
4.3 vs 4.5

Easy answer
[Networking] mbernusg:
If you are obsessed with your phone camera get the amaze - but gs2 is superior phone

sent from my real Gs move in silence like lasagna
[Networking] ScottBroker:
Im going to Costco @ 10 and getting credit for the phone. Costco offers 90 days to return items.
[Networking] clninja:
I usually complain about someone mailing me money and offering me special deals also..

Your not entitled to anything.... they don't have to give anyone a dime if they don't want to. Pay full price if you don't like there generous offer
[Networking] mbernusg:
Rebate takes 4 weeks

sent from my real Gs move in silence like lasagna
[Networking] zander21510:
I don't mind a rebate...thats just silly to complain about. Thats why they do rebates...so dumb people who can't be bothered with the effort won't fill out the rebate stuff.

I talked to t-mobile customer service...since I have a grandfathered plan I could only be eligible if I upgrade to an unlimited minutes plan...I'd end up paying an extra $30 per month.
[Networking] duboi97:
I just picked mine up. It cost me 288.36
[Networking] fastfed:
Mine was 250.00 + tax, 264.00 total..
[Networking] Rod3:
So guys help me out. Is this phone worth using an upgrade for? I am being offered a buy one get one free deal ($254) with no rebates. Coming from a nexus one and HD2. I don't want to pull the trigger then have Tmo launch the nexus. Any thoughts?
[Networking] duboi97:
Regardless you can still sell them and add a little money to get the nexus. Id jump on it if I were you.
[Networking] N4rbs:
In other words.. a whole bunch of new phones are coming out..
[Networking] Rod3:
Any thoughts on black versus white? Thought I read something somewhere about a greater potential for screen bleed with the white version.
[Networking] Rod3:
Offered even better deal today. Still buy one get one free, but instead of $254 +tax I only paid $139. Got one white and one black. Should be here on Friday. Looking forward to being more active in this forum.
[Networking] bojojoseph:
My Plan:

Buy this phone at Tmobile for $250

get the rebate after about a month for $250.00

pay the first months usage for $79.99 plus taxes

pay the activation fee $35.00

terminate the contract after 30 days and pay the $200 termination fee

total cost of the device = $314?

buy a prepaid tmobile sim. pay 30 a month for 100 talk, unlimited text, Unlimited data 5gb of 4g

I dont want to be locked in a contract for 2 years. Will t-mobile allow this?
[Networking] rosemachinegun:
I just got in on this deal. It was sweeeeet. In RI the sale includes instant discounts instead of MIRs 4 weeks later.

I had just upgraded already to the GS2 in late January, but I was able to return my phone right on the 14th day after purchase and get my $36x.xx back, then come back in the next day and walk away with the same phone for $000.00.

File this one under "Life is Good".:D
[Networking] JesseMT4G:
Well ended up getting the Amaze, which IMO is the better phone. I couldn't get past the funky screen resolution on the SGS2. That and auto-wrapping text on full desktop sites. Just to small for my liking and not willing to pan left and right constantly.

The size thing didn't bother me. Talking very small footprint difference.

I feel I made the right decision thus far.
[Networking] cashyftw:
I wouldn't worry about tmo getting the nexus..
[Networking] cashyftw:
See you in a month.
[Networking] fastfed:
All opinions.. Its a shame that auto wrapping text bothered you.. Very easily fixable..

As for the resolution.. Not sure whats so wrong with it.. it's fine for its size.

Amaze, the camera is better.

But IMO, the size is what makes the SGII>Amaze.

I'm coming from the EVO, and just the .2" makes a HUGE difference..
[Networking] ztmike:
Deal has been extended for 1 more day

http://www.tmonews.com/2012/02/t-mo...unday/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Guess their server crashed due to all the new activations so their extending the sale 1 more day.
[Networking] JesseMT4G:
I shouldn't have to fix something that majority of other phones do simply enough for the auto-wrapping situation.

These phones are so close spec wise, it basically comes down to which hardware you like more. For me the Amaze won out with the crispness of the screen. Yeah colors popped more on the Sgs2, but it looked to cartoonist to me. That and it felt cheap in the hand. IMO the Amaze has better build quality to it, again my opinion. With that said, I liked some stuff about the Sgs2, such as the hair bigger screen and it was a hair faster.

Honestly I weighed both phones heavily and spent a good 2 hours to make my decision. Even the T-Mobile rep was surprised I went with the Amaze. What can I say, I tend to go opposite of what is popular I suppose.

I won't win any debates in here as this is the SGS2 forum, so it is what it is.

In the end, both great phones. I can say I will be more than a month though. ;)
[Networking] darkphantom:
Was able to grab the GS2 in white as well as the Amaze 4g in white :) (had two lines open)

Will see which I like, flip the other one. (hopefully no screen issues on the GS2...otherwise it will definitely get the boot)
[Networking] kwiggington:
I just saved a bunch of money on car insurance by switching to no car insurance

Sent from the bridge of the

U.S.S. Enterprise using L.T.Com Worf
[Networking] melonbar123:
Good deal.
[Networking] darkphantom:
Shipping notice: Backordered - ETA unknown. FML
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KeeperOfThePizza:
I followed this guide,

http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Ne...de#Installing_the_ClockworkMod_Recovery_Image

and for some odd reason I keep on losing clockwork(goes straight to stock android recovery.) I have root still.. any advice?

Thanks!
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Harbb:
Rename /system/etc/install-recovery.sh to something else
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KeeperOfThePizza:
Is this normal?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Harbb:
Yes, normal for all stock ROMs.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KeeperOfThePizza:
Oh I see. So re-naming is the best way to go i guess?

Also if i dont, I'm guessing ill have to flash clockwork everytime when I install a new rom or restore? and What if I get stuck in a bootloop or something? I'll have to reflash clockworkmod through adb?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madd0g:
Just rename the script. All it does is flash stock recovery at every boot.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KeeperOfThePizza:
okay. is there a nexus s4G tutorial for this?

nevermind, found it. thanks!
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Harbb:
That script is run on every boot, replacing recovery if it is not currently stock. It does nothing else (you can open the script and read it in a text editor for proof of this).

Since you would be rooted anyway, feel free to literally just open up something like Root Explorer, ES File Manager, etc, and rename install-recovery.sh to something like install-recovery.sh.bak. It is exactly like renaming a file on your PC, and your problem will be solved after you flash CWM one more time.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KeeperOfThePizza:
Yup! I fixed it haha. Now Its time to flash away.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] thekillingtree:
just curious what launcher everyone is using and/or what others think is the best launcher for our tp's.

i've stuck with trebuchet since it's the closest to what i want (i guess) and sadly the other ones all have issues that piss me off.

i've used adw ex, go launcher, and nova launcher and still am not completely satisfied.

go launcher is almost completely unusable, imo. app drawer freezes/crashes and icon spacing is just really weird. nova launcher could be pretty neat but still has issues (obv it's a beta). i'd probably be really into adw ex if i could get rid of the top bar :(.

what are your experiences?
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] derausgewanderte:
I am very satisfied with nova launcher
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] spunker88:
I like ADW EX, it has some nice tablet features and I use it on my phone as well.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] Mr.Quipster:
IMO, SPB shell 3D.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] VDub2174:
I use GO Launcher right now cause that seems to make the wallpapers I download look best. With ADW, they seemed less clear than GL. The wallpaper cropping looked weird on the stock launcher on the Bricked ROM, it made the wallpaper zoom in when in landscape.

About Nova Launcher, how do the wallpapers look on that? I set my wallpaper size to be 1536x1024 and they come out super clear on GL. Was wondering how they look on Nova Launcher.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] slyr114:
nova launcher works pretty dang well
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] yeahman45:
Using trebuchet atm..... nova is pretty good too
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] I7V:
I am using qq launcher
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] nunjabusiness:
Go launcher - all the way.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] nomadman:
Try Apex

- Sent from my TouchPad
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] imna357:
NoVa

Nova launcher is the best so far, used it as a system app on my ROM(1.3.3 GN GSM Code name Android). No crashes or whatsoever so far
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] sahhar1993:
touchwiz launcher
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] nunjabusiness:
Considering there is no result in the market for "apex launcher" you might want to put in a link to where to find this.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] VDub2174:
Apex Launcher
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] Mr.Quipster:
Hey! IMO SPB Shell 3d is the best launcher I've used. Here's a little review and demo I did just for this thread.. Lol.. PM me for more information. You won't regret it! :D

[YOUTUBE]sVHvPLaOu3c[/YOUTUBE]

Push the thanks button if I help! :F
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] Nathanation:
+1 for Apex launcher

Its like Trebuchet but with a lot of cool options!
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] dan-fish:
I use trebuchet. I use nova on my phone but I don't like it on tablets. My two gripes are the app drawer not stretching out and no tablet screen transition. But I'm gonna try out apex now. Thanks!
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] JRman:
Launcher

My thoughts:

I like GO and use it on my phone (skyrocket) but with the number of apps I have installed it tends to get laggy in the app drawer on the Tablet.

Trebuchet seems fairly solid.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] jocko6872:
just switched to nova launcher seems smooth

Going to try apex might read the all the thread first
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] Josh of Los Angeles:
After trying out most of the different launchers I have to agree that SPB Shell 3D is the best by a mile. Looks and feels beautiful.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] Jwoc12:
I've tried them all and agree, SPB by far the best. Looks great on the TP and latest version has updates for tablet/ICS (looks great on my Galaxy Player as well). I love the fact that I can pay once and use it on my various tablets!
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] Josh of Los Angeles:
I had no idea about this... brilliant. Thank you!
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] VDub2174:
I'm sticking with GO Launcher.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] calash:
Add a vote for ADW EX. I like how it makes good use of the top space by adding some shortcuts.

Then again..I have been an avid ADW fan for a few years now so I am a bit biased :)
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] tbob18:
I still like VTL.Launcher the best. ADW EX is second, but I don't like how they removed the "Catalogs Only" option.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] Rolfsted:
I bought and installed spb shell. Looks really cool. I can jump back and forth from it to nova launcher.-
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] hollafront1314:
spb shell is the best..no comparision..
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] Noobla_Khan:
+1 for Apex, lots of options and it's currently free.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] siralsmooth:
LauncherPro

I've used LauncherPro religiously on all my android devices. Plenty of customizing, and the built in twitter widget is great. The built in calendar widget crashed the launcher the last time I tried, don't know why. Trebuchet is nice, but there's too much dead space around the grid of where you can place shortcuts and widgets.

Although, I'm gunna have to give this apex launcher a try and see what all the talk is about.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] tbob18:
Apex is very nice. If they add categories, it will be main launcher. :)
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] SubyGuy:
i like nova
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] plakers:
Tired Trebuchet and Nova on ICS : Nova is my favorite

Under GB LaucherPro was my best choice...

I'll take a look on Apex, and may be try some older launchers with ICS but don't know which are compatible natively on ICS (ADW? GO? LauncherPro?...)
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] kelvs:
Tried Nova and am satisfied with it. But looking for an option to do shortcut to screen # functionality
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] chinkster:
Nova is the only one that doesn't cut off a column when switch it to portrait or landscape so I stayed with nova

HP Touchpad - CM9a2
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] beckitach:
I like go launcher HD
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] enik_fox:
Go launcher hd
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] Alarbus:
I also use ADW EX, and have been happy with it. I definitely like the shortcuts on the top bar. No issues with wallpaper clarity at all, I loaded a photo from my D80 and cropped it to the bit I wanted.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] jsgraphicart:
I tried out Nova Launcher, but the thing that bugged me about it was the app drawer. It doesnt fit the screen. So far the only launchers I have found myself liking is the default launcher and ADW.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] VDub2174:
Been trying out other launchers (Nova, Apex, ect) and I always go back to GO Laucner because I like how it doesn't zoom in on wallpapers.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] jsgraphicart:
Ok, so I came across Go Launcher HD last night. I installed it before I went to bed and played around with it a little. Havent dove much into the settings much. I will play with it more when I get home from work. But from the look of it, it looks nice. Probably because its made for a tablet. I actually came upon it by accident since it doesnt show up in my Play Store because its considered not compatible with my device. Had to side load it. Looking forward to messing with it though.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] The Jack of Clubs:
i tried nova. really didnt like it. so ive been using trebuchet for months. recently tried apex and its everything trebuchet should have been. some of the default settings are annoying and needed to be changed but i can finally fix the icon grid.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] Hikikomorikruge:
I have also tried nova and apex but always return to ADW launcher EX. There are very few things added by the ICS launchers and I'm used to

ADW.

Still I suggest that you try them yourself. They aren't a huge download but having multiple launchers can be annoying if you don't a set one as the default :/
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] The2max:
Another vote for Apex. I like the vanilla android experience and it's very similar to default, just with some nice additional options (like double tap on the background for options, etc.)
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] sykane:
I use ADW EX
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] Kermode:
You can? Their FAQ says tablets aren't supported??
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] kangi26:
It's ADW EX for me too, I like the added gestures. I swipe up for the App drawer, and down for the notification bar

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=28109685&postcount=165
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] rhidalgo1973:
+1...Nova launcher works great on ICS...:good:
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] rkaede:
did anyone tried ics at galaxy tab2? i like the screenshoot menu next to the multitask onscreen button.

and the keyboard layout is great. wonder of its usable in our touchpad
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] Moshe5368:
SPB launcher 3D works very well on the touchpad although it took me a while to get things set up the way I want, there are so many options available that you could change the setup daily for weeks without running out of options.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] rkaede:
anyone tried the new launcher from galaxy tab2?
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] bigboy0723:
I use Apex.....
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] blmvxer:
I enjoy stock launcher by it self with the sense 4 theme. It looks pretty cool on Tablet.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] cdzo72:
Trebuchet is pretty much useless if you wanna be able to do anything. Nova is by far the best... The new ADW EX is very nice but they still don't offer scrolling dock pages so that puts them out of the race
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] aicjofs:
I've tried Nova and Apex, always end up back at Trebuchet.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] cdzo72:
To use all of Nova's features you need to buy the Prime key... y'all don't be cheap... but I reiterate.... TREBUCHET is about like iOS, absolutely useless... no.customization whatsoever
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] SquallyDoc:
I use Apex. It has everything I would like.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] NlBO:
I use Apex here's my n7 screenie, my Evo runs ics same exact layout.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] bchampy:
Ive used Holo and currently using Apex but neither will run if you change the dpi. Any lanchers besides Trebuchet support dpi change?
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] jmatt64:
Launcher Pro

I have been using LauncherPro and have had not trouble at all running CM9 on my tablet. I have tried SPB, Next and many others and continue to come back to LauncherPro.
[TouchPad Themes and Apps] deafasheck:
What Launcher is better than teebucket? HP touchpad running CM 12. Sullivan's 5.1.1 ..
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] GeekDrop:
So here's something odd ... I rooted my NT to 1.4.0 and stay there, but didn't choose the debloat option (so Netflix was still on it). Later on I have used Titanium to convert it from being a system app to a user app, and then used it's own uninstaller to uninstall it (I have also used Titanium to uninstall it). No matter how I have uninstalled it, it says it's successful, and it disappears from my system ... until ... dun dun DUN ... it re-installs itself! :eek:

I have sniffed around with Root Explorer in both system/apps, data/apps, etc. for any hint of a Netflix APK after it's uninstalled and don't see anything obvious. I have also made sure when it's installed to uncheck the automatic update box for it on the Market, but sure as ish, it finds it's way back, sitting there in my app tray with it's little orange "new" label over it's icon. Seems to happen when Market runs it's updates on other apps.

Anyone run across this before?
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] ChillFactorz:
did you unlink Netflix to Market, within TB? Did you delete any netflix backups within TB? did you freeze the B&N device manager? curious as to why you would want to uninstall the HD version of Netflix.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] Mike_IronFist:
Did you make sure to block OTA (over-the-air) updates? Nook Tabs update the stock/built-in software entirely on their own, and since Netflix isn't meant to be removable on the stock ROM it's probably checking to see if you have the newest version and installing it since you don't.

Ah, the "HD version" myth that's been floating around about the Netflix app.

There's no difference between the stock version of Netflix that comes with the Nook Tablet and the one you get from the market except that the market version is a newer release. I've run both on my Nook and streaming quality is literally identical. The reason why the stock ROM plays Netflix vids in higher resolution than the CM7 Alpha seems to be related to graphics drivers and/or how the device reports its resolution to the app; the app itself is basically a "one-size-fits-all" kind of deal.
[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] GeekDrop:
I haven't done anything special to Netflix in titanium other than use the uninstall button on it. I also did choose to block OTA updates while rooting. :confused:

I don't have a paid Netflix sub so I never use it, no sense in keeping it on here anymore. :)

--

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[Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet] lfeuln:
One thing I was wondering about CM7 was whether I'd end up sacrificing Netflix quality, so thanks for the post (even though I'd have preferred otherwise!)