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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] cbass:
Just a heads up, my recent experiences with Best Buy's warranty service. Extremely positive.

Broke my Streak last wednesday while shuffling papers on my desk at work. Detoured to Best Buy on my way home, expected to use their horrible Experia loaner phone for 3 days and get a crispy Streak in return (not my first rodeo). Nope. Either a white streak (no. I work in the tire business. Even though I'm in an office, I do venture out into the warehouse. white things never last here) or another android phone with a small screen. I explain to them why each of those is unacceptable, they tell me it's that or pound sand until I'm up for a contract in July. They were all very professional, they worded it nicely enough, and used corporate rules and regulations to explain why they would like to help my but are powerless. I ask them if there would be somebody who could make decisions like that. They say the GM can, and page for a manager. The acting GM comes over and makes an ass out of himself, and runs off to call the manager. Boom, instant approval.

The CSR's were not too up on getting the Note as a replacement for my Streak in the store, they didn't know how to do it, the (acting) store manager was a bit of a tool, but they got through the replacement process from Black Tie. It took a few minutes, and a couple (hundred) dollars from me, but I was able to get the Note for a reduced price because they did not have any Streaks available.

That was Wednesday. Saturday, the phone was hard bricked. I walked in, they did an R&R and gave me a brand new Note. No questions, they didn't care how it happened, they just took the phone and tried a couple of leads to the wall and to a computer and nothing worked. They remembered me, he opens the locker, pulls a box out, voila, brand new phone.

At the end of the process, I asked if we needed to update my black tie plan, and they explained that the black tie system references SKU's not IMEI's. Sounds like a deal if I ever want to add another line for a family member and get them a Note... Not that I haven't gotten every penny's worth out of it already.

tl;dr, cliffs:

If you speak nicely, act professional, and keep everybody happy, good things will happen.

If you have one Note, buy Black Tie for it.

If you have more than one Note, buy Black Tie for one of them. Just swap SIM cards when you break the uninsured one.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] drastic61:
I work at best buy mobile and typically in that case we would have to escalate it and get it approved for a junk out that would pretty much give you the liberty to buy any device in the store for the full retail value of the streak when you purchased it since the streak is discontinued. If there was a difference in price you would have to pay out of pocket. It would probably take a few days to approve but it is possible. Thats why i always recommend it because having blacktie gives us a lot of options to help customers out. Big plus: no deductible! Im glad to see the outcome of your store visit, I would recommend to always go to the besy buy mobiles we are typically better trained and willing to help than the big boxes :-)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] drastic61:
And yes it is based on sku not imei. I would recommend taking your psp# (blacktie protection number) in, just so we dont pull up your receipt and look at the imei :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kornklown69:
i work at best buy mobile too i had a skyrocket approved for a junk out and got the note black tie rules
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] drastic61:
Yes it does! Though i cant add it to my note since I won it from the karat contest!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kornklown69:
i hate you lol i wabted to win one on karat.... im pretty sure everyone i know has one something on karat but me lmao
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Skizzy034:
Can someone explain the black tie thing please? I have no clue what you guys are talking about. Lol. I got insurance through best buy when I bought my note.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] drastic61:
Black tie protection is a protection plan through best buy and is 9.99 a month with no deductible with unlimited amount of claims. Its billed on a debit or credit and covers everything but lost/stolen and complete water submersion. It's not carrier insurance....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] drastic61:
Your about to hate more.... Won my razr too...:cool:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Skizzy034:
Cool that's what I have
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] cbass:
First time you break a screen, your stomach sinks. Then you'll be so stoked you pay that $10/mo
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Ltilt2:
Pretty much it pays for it self. That's the beauty if insurance.

When I had my infuse, I dropped it and broke the LCD and no insurance on it so I had to pay full price for a new one.

I'm not taking any chances this time.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] vipergtsr6:
How often are the broken devices "junked out" insted of repaired? Is it possible to use the black tie protection to strategically upgrade when your phone is say 1 year into your 2 year contract?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] circuit.007:
I tried getting black tie for my note but they wouldnt let me buy it because I did not purchase the note for them... I was very dissapointed. Anybody else got turned down?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] captmiddy:
I had BlackTie on my Samsung Captivate. I believe, if the phone appears repairable, they will ship it out for repair rather than exchanging it. The first approach is usually to attempt a repair. If the phone doesn't get repaired they will replace it. I bought my Notes from RadioShack so no BlackTie but then I only used BlackTie to try to get the GPS repaired on my Captivate which couldn't be done and BB said I had to deal with Samsung on that issue and so I cancelled BT and got ATT to sell me an Inspire under my old contract date.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] techphets:
Covers "everything" except for lost/stolen and complete water submission?

So if the phone was in several pieces... It would be covered?

I don't see why anyone would bring a phone in to be "repaired," knowing that it could take days or weeks when they could bring in a phone which can NOT be repaired and simply walk out of the store with a new or refurb phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] cbass:
You are not going to see this happen on a note for a while. I was able to get them to upgrade me to the Note from my Streak, but that's because the streak hadn't been for sale for some time, and the refurbs at the warehouses weren't there.

I also, have never had a problem walking in with a phone with a broken screen, and getting a "different" refurb 3 days later. I am not SURE it is a different unit, but they gave the option of getting my phone back in 2 weeks, or a refurb in 3 days, I thought the choice was pretty clear. Especially because a refurb is usually in better condition than a phone that's been dropped a couple of times.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] skipped:
Most of the tools are made for Linux, so here are some tools I have found in the web and I have used in Windows.. for X5 development.

The package contains 2 tools:

explore2fs: system.img and others .img extractor.

ZTE Racer kitchen by TigTex!: boot.img extract for replacing kernel and init tweaks (works on u8800)
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] MikeTheGodlike:
hello there,

i hope i put this thread in the right place...

i have a htc sensation, l8est ics user-friendly firmware, not really sticking to one rom at the moment, altough i hardly tried them all^^ but senseissimi, ordroid and arhd are very nice ;)

now, my problem: i can't o/c more than about 1.75 ghz. if i try to do so, im eighter stuck on the white htc splashscreen or it freezes during the boot process...

id really like to use bricked kernel at its highest frequency, not that i really need it, but itd be a pretty damn nice feature :D

so, anyone had the same problem? help, please!
[HTC Inspire 4G] AaronAbercrombie:
The Inspire camera, in my opinion had some of the best phone camera quality I has ever done seen, but when I switched over to cyanogenmod, the camera quality went completely down hill... Is there anyway I can get the sense camera back but keep cyanogenmod?
[HTC Inspire 4G] jsergan:
Try this one http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=984279 it's good
[HTC Inspire 4G] GuestK007:
I actually use my inspire camera for many quality assurance pictures at work. i use the camera app built into my ics rom. but on gingerbread i found camerazoom to be amazing.
[HTC Inspire 4G] will1384:
I installed the BlackICE rom in an attempt to get better battery life,

and because its based on CyanogenMod it was missing the stock Inspire

camera, it does have MIUI camera but I don't like it as good as the

stock camera, I have Camera Zoom FX, but I just don't like it ether,

I did find one camera app I like, its called LGcamera, but try the

free version first, as some people seem to have problems, but it works

good for me.
[HTC Inspire 4G] GaToRxxx420:
I use LeeDroid and I actually like the camera more now than on my stock ROM, I don't use a third party app. Maybe try it and see if it works for you if you haven't already.
[General Questions and Answers] harryyoud:
I was messing around with theme chooser in romtoolbox and installed a theme, ever since then I can't gain superuser access as SuperUser crashes on open.

And just to add to the mayhem my SystemUI Crashes about 3 mins after boot up.

I can't restore any backup as RomToolbox refuses to open without root access.

I wouldn't class my self as a n00b, though I'm not a developer but I'm a Linux and Android enthusiast.

I'm Wondering whether there is any point flashing Finless's 1.5b ROM though I don't want to loose my current apps - Would This fix it?

Archos Arnova 10 G2 8GB on Finless Version 1.4 - www dot freaktab.com/showthread.php?213-Arnova-10-G2-Custom-ROM-with-Market3-4-4-by-Finless-Version-1-4

While I'm at it does anyone know of a CyanogenMod Compilation for Arnova 10 G2 or rk2918 Devices?

Any Ideas???
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bigoliver:
Hi, I have a few questions I hope you can help me with?

My wife has a galaxy nexus, stock and unrooted. It is only around 6 weeks old and last week it started crashing, turning off then getting stuck in a boot loop just displaying the starting colours. I understand this is a known problem, she has software version 4.0.2 and it says her phone is up to date.

I "fixed" her phone once with a factory reset however this time she is away with work till Friday and now has no use of her phone or contractual minuets or data ect.

To make things worst she was planning on using the sat nav and wireless tethering to her laptop. It is the second time this has happened and she has lost all faith in her phone. She can maybe upgrade the software by downloading the 4.0.4 software but she/I don't see why she should have too. She just wants a phones that does what it says on the tin without needing to mod or mess around with it.

My questions are...

Is this problem enough for her to exchange the phone for another phone all together, she fancies a One X. Has anyone here managed to exchange the phone for this reason?

If not will updating the software to 4.0.4 fix the issue for sure? She really needs a reliable phone. Maybe it will be best to send it back under the warranty but we are afraid she will get another GNex with the same issue.

Any advice will be much appreciated

Sorry for the long post and thanks for reading,

Oliver
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GibMcFragger:
I would just try updating it and then wipe it. If that doesn't fix the issue it's most likely a hardware issue and I would warranty the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] omricn:
Hey there,

Well first I would suggest calming down :) and not reverting to hardware issues just yet, Bootloops are pretty common, especially when using phones which were meant for the (a bit) more advanced user, it's advantage is also it's flaw, being a modding monster that it is..

And this is by no means a flame - but I wouldn't want my wife to have a GN for that exact same reason, yes - she knows about flashing roms and stuff, but she needs a reliable phone, that will work and do what she needs it to do and nothing more, as opposed to me, I like to mess around a bit with my phones (also not that much, I plan to stay stock with my GN).

To your question, I don't have any experience with RMA's but it maybe worth a try.

You also mentioned she fancies the one-x.. that means she wasn't really keen on buying the GN in the first place (I believe).. and also - and don't take this the wrong way - I think she\you don't really know what the GN is all about, this isn't a phone for everybody, I mean - it is, but it's a shame to see it fall into hands that do not appreciate it for what it is, think of it as a nice new Ferrari, sure - it'll get your wife to work But she is not going to the Nurborgring to time her laps with it.. she'll complain that once in a while the clutch is too sensitive and that she cannot count on the car to take her to work every day, and that she really fancies the new Volkswagen beetle... you get my drift :)

Also - I believe that flashing to the 4.0.4 will sort the bootloops, which usually has everything to do with the kenrel.

Best of luck!

p.s. All of the above is said in a humoristic way! ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bigoliver:
Thanks for your post.

My wife wanted to upgrade her htc desire to a faster phone with bigger screen, she loves android and Google products and the Google nexus seemed like the best choice at the time (b4 the one X was released) she loved the phone till now.

The phone has twice randomly gone into a boot loop and twice we managed to get it working again both times within the week. This has caused her to lose faith in the phone. I guess the update should fix the issue but it doesn't seem to be available on her phone just yet.

A basic phone would not be enough 4 my wife, as I said in my first post she uses it to connect her laptop to the Internet and as a satnav. Also she watches youtube videos (720p screen is handy here) and for facebook.

We never had any such issues with our desires. When my wife returns home we will update her phone via pc if it doesn't void warranty (I'm sure it won't ) and hopefully the issue will be fixed for good.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] omricn:
Sounds like our wives can get along :) my wify loves her htc desire hd! and to be honest, in my opinion in many ways it's much better than the sensation I had (stock).

And by what you described, if I was your wife (lol :) ) I'd also go for the GN.. I trust you know how to upgrade to 4.0.4, if you need any help just say so and I'll be more than happy to help :)

Also - from what I know upgrading will not void you warranty, you can simply lock the bootloader once you're done upgrading if you wish.

I really wish the bootloops will stop and that you wife will continue to enjoy her GN!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bigoliver:
Hi again :-)

I unlocked, rooted and installed Android Revelution HD 3.0.0 (based on 4.0.4) by mike1986 on her phone.

She is happy with her phone again.

Now it's rooted she likes the extra apps she can now install like AdFree.

I have a quick noob question though..

After installing the new rom her phone it said their is an update available. I understand that she should NOT accept over the air updates now she has a custom rom, and is that right?

Cheers, Oliver
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] omricn:
Hey Oliver, sorry.. seems I didn't get subscription notifications on your reply...

anyway, she "can" download the update, but it will not install, it will simply give an error upon installation, the reason is the original files that the update needs to update are not there anymore, or they are but have changed, so it will just give an installation error.. that's the only downside to having a custom rom. me personally - I like mine stock at the moment :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bigoliver:
Just a quick update, I rooted, s- offed and install Arhd rom on my wife's gnex.

She says her phone is running faster/smoother than ever and has not restarted since. It's running great and she is happy again :-)
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kryp7onik:
I have an unlocked AT&T HTC Titan running on T-Mobile and I have been experiencing some MMS issues. I cannot send or receive any picture messages. I tried to use the HTC Connection Setup, however, I was still unable to get picture messaging working. For APN, I have 'epc.tmobile.com' which I added manually. Any help will be appreciated.

Currently running OS Version: 7.10.7720.68

Thanks in advance.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kryp7onik:
I went ahead and contacted customer support. Thanks for the help. Hopefully I get a response back.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frank060272:
And??

Do you know more about youre problem i have the same problem:confused:
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kryp7onik:
Frank, I am currently in contact with HTC customer support. It looks like they will not be able to fix the problem but I am attempting some troubleshooting in the hopes that it will help. I'll be sure to update the thread if I find a solution.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kryp7onik:
Small update. It appears that I am able to receive picture messages but am still having issues with sending. HTC support was unable to help me with the problem. They recommended a soft reset but that did not fix the problem.

Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ptan:
fix mms on titan

first dl the htc connection setup and let it run for tmobile. re-start phone.

then go to settings -> cellular -> edit apn

In the APN box:

epc.tmobile.com

Leave everything else blank!!!

That's it; should work.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jesushasadroid:
this works ...legit...running tmo on titan...beast...data/phone/text/mms all work
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] HB66:
Is the a difference in sound quality from scom (Beats Audio #from SGS2 port)

and unnamed (Hacked In ICS audio from HTC Resound and Ibeats )? or do they sound the same?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
I think they are the same thing, iirc erikmm used ravers files.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beastmode:
Around the same :-)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] m0bstr:
where do you get the download for beats audio for the galaxy s 4g??
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beastmode:
I didn't use Raver's files, i gave credit to the sgs2 port....so that's where they are from, please don't speak when you don't know.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] HB66:
thx, it does sounds great.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
I believe I used the IIRC acronym which stands for if i remember correctly. Which means I wasnt for sure. Sorry I was trying to help. Guess that kind of thing is frowned upon unless your a RD or part of the RD's team.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beastmode:
Nope, helping is always good but I dont like anyone speaking for me.

and if you would of read OP carefully he said

if i kanged from Raver i have no problems saying where i got it from.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
My bad didnt know Samsung had a beats audio port. I thought it was only officially released to HTC.

I misspoke I apologize.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beastmode:
DUDE READ!!! Someone ported the beats audio to the SGS2 and i used the SGS2 port!! port! by the way go read the thread ur helped close today.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=24950095&postcount=35

Your Welcome.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
sigh...you are the worst ****ing troll just cant let nothing drop. Have to get the last word. Fine erikmm I will bow out and admit defeat. You win I was wrong this beats audio is nothing like the one raver used because it was ported to work on the sgs2..I misspoke about you using ravers files. Anything else you want me to say?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beastmode:
Now you see how it feels to have someone ***** about something that has no point til the other person gets upset.

Your welcome.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] eollie:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=24950095&postcount=35

That wasnt just directed at one person. Absorb what is being said. Once you do then maybe you will understand.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] FatGuyWithWifi:
im having issues playing certain games on stock ics roms, mainly temple run. Its almost as tho the screen isnt calibrated because i cant pause it or really do anything really. Id like a reason as to why it doesnt work and a fix would be appreciated, thanks
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] zax10:
From my short time on and off with ICS I am pretty sure there are multi touch issues.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] mannu_in:
Even I am facing the same issue on my Neo V. I uninstalled and reinstalled the game and lost all my progress :(
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] zax10:
Well alot of the games and whatnot apps have yet to be updated for ICS. So suspect issues to arise when using them.
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] fauzi_91:
Hi all,

i have make some flashable zip for transition animations.

u can dload it here,feel free to try it..;)

Instructions::rolleyes:

-Download the file and put it in your internal sdcard.

-go into cwm/recovery mode.

-wipe cache&dalvik and fix permission.

-then flash it, after that reboot your phone.

-should work with deodexed Rom.

-Make sure to do backup before Installing the animations.

Noted:

this only work when u enable the animations in system settings/display/animation..

u can use app like nitrality to control the speed of ur popup & transition animations:D

Please let me know if u have some errors after flashing these animations..thx :):D

These are some videos for the animations.

Bounce animations

Flip animations

Fly animations

Fold animations
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] philippsp:
Testing now.

Thx so much.
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] fauzi_91:
ur wlcome..please let me know if u get some error so that i can try to edit it..:)
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] philippsp:
Fold-Animations are working fine. Now my phone looks so smooth. :D
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] fauzi_91:
great! hopes that other animations also will work..:D
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] hermanchb:
You Modded for Battery 1% and Crt-off too ?
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] fauzi_91:
No..this one is only for transaction animations.:)
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] razerblade17:
nice,,,,,:eek:
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] samyam2002000:
Fauzi here u can add my ics transition to ur list too

http://www.mediafire.com/?6y4e7ya46m2atd4

:)
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] fauzi_91:
Uuuuuu......hahahaha :p:D

But i already upload the ics animation there..nvm, i'll upload urs too..is it a flashable zip? if u have other animations that differ from the one that i uploaded please let me know..will upload it here too..thx 4 sharing..;):)
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] sesajejek:
Bro cant download.. Using phone right now..

Sent from my GT-I9100G
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] fauzi_91:
try use mobile opera to dload..if still cant,use ur pc..the link is not a dead link..:)
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] Toenizz:
does it work on galaxyrom v5.1 ?
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] fauzi_91:
Havent try it b4..as long as ur rom is deodex,it should work..u can try it..make sure u backup first,or place some flashable zip theme in ur sdcard..if cant work,u can straight away do restore from ur backup or flash any other themes..no worries..:)
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] Tjecing:
Hi... they all works on superrom v3.1 except Rudolf animations doesn't seem to work properly.. Love fly-in and flip animations... so Thank you.....
[Galaxy S II I9100G Android Development] fauzi_91:
Thx for testing it..may i know what's the error u got in rudolf animation?is it differ from the video?yup, i also love the fly n flip animation..using it for about 2 months now..hehee..:D:D