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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
I had some trouble getting mine off the first time. It seemed to have snapped together a little to good. I took a razor blade and slid it in the gap between the 2 pieces right in the middle where they snap together. I just lifted up slightly on the top piece and I could hear it disconnect from the bottom piece. Came right off after that.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rubber guard:
to remove:

http://youtu.be/W1GcPYHz3lg?t=8m20s (8mins 20 seconds)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] durandetto:
They say not to install a case for 2-3 days after installing the zagg hd I think its because of the glue from the screen cover.

Sent from my EVO LTE!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] imex99:
Going to return case and going with Otterbox defender... It keeps turning my phone off while in the holster.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] locura79:
I didn't click on the link. Does it actually take 8 minutes and 20 seconds to remove the case?

I'm having the same problem with the camera shutter button being almost impossible to press.

I don't use the holster so haven't had any problem with it turning off the phone.

I purchased a Diztronics TPU case and plan on returning the one I bought at Best Buy once my new case arrives.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] midmofan:
I have the case and i would not say it does not allow me to use the camera button, it does make it quite a bit more difficult.

I've looked at it closely and it is a design defect no doubt, the plastic piece that is over the camera button is either (both) too stiff to depress easily or the plastic piece is is not "thick" enough to be in contact with the camera button as well as it needs to be.

Further the camera button cover is such that it really presses on only one half of the camera button and I think that is an issue as well.

As an experiment, i put several layers of "sticky" note paper cut to fit over the camera button on the button so that it is in between the camera button and the case and that helped a great deal.

Another, but more dicey, fix would be to get a razor blade knife and cut back the around the case button cover so that it will depress more easily and more of the button cover will "bend" to press the camera button.

Or you could just take it back.... :)

---------- Post added at 04:32 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:26 PM ----------

Originally Posted by jfreeflowers View Post

What is the best way to remove this case? For some reason i cannot remove the case. I have the HD zagg on im wondering if that is my problem.

Squeeze the sides of the case just above the lower part with one hand, grasp lower part of the case with other hand with thumb and middle finger in such a way that you can use index finger to press on the indicated spot on the lower part while pulling apart
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wvufan:
I completely agree with midmofan. The case's button design is flawed. Mine lets me take photos, but the case button is stiff and almost fully depresses the camera button all the time, so there is no tactile response when pressing. Mine takes a reasonably strong push to take a photo (which is bad for getting a steady shot), but you can't feel it go down, so it's almost impossible to take only one shot.

Mine is probably going back to Seidio (got the Surface directly from them), until/unless they fix this issue. Fix is probably to make the case button longer like the volume rocker so it takes less force to press and you can get some tactile response. I've always been a fan of the Surface, but I may be trying out Otterbox soon.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] svinyard:
I have had a couple of these. They scratched my phones up pretty good around the corners and from sliding the two pieces together. They are harder than a TPU case and a little thicker. I wouldn't ever buy another one when a TPU case is half the cost, doesn't mar my phone and is more protective to the phone due toa more shock absorbing material. Plus TPU are more low profile and unless you are getting an otterbox, you want low profile.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] josh030181:
I just got the surface case in the mail today, mine has the notch for the power button but did have the issue with the camera button, I just removed the button on the case n notched the case a little so my finger can push the button all is good, I like the case so didn't want to send it back
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Citizen Toxie:
still cant get this damn thing apart.

edit:

ah.... tourbound129 method worked. thanks.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wvufan:
I complained about my camera button and Seidio support said the case was redesigned and the new one they send will work. I'll post results when it comes in.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Lauski:
So, ordering an official Seidio case may actually get this right? Shy away from the BestBuy Platinum, looks like?

When you get yours, if there's a different way to distinguish them (for ordering's sake) let us know.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mumbles202:
I have the Platinum case from BB and the random reboots is starting to get annoying. I was thinking about taking a razor to the case and removing the piece that covers the power button. Not sure if it would give me enough clearance to not power off phone but it might make a difference.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Twosted:
I did that and found it very hard to press the power button afterward. I bought a TPU case from Diztronic and it fits perfect in the holster. You have to lift the clip a little when putting it back in the holster, but it works and doesn't come in contact with the power button.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bhint15:
Pictures of my before and after...few minutes with dremel original camera button fully exposed...like it much better and makes my case perfect again!

I'll try and get a picture with it installed on the phone but I would recommend everyone do this.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bhint15:
Pics of case on phone...sorry phone wouldn't let me upload when editing prior post.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rubber guard:
how to you like the feel/access now that you cut it out.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] piaa_nissan:
I'm taking mine back, it fit too well- it kept turning off my ringer
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bhint15:
Well it feels identical to my Platinum case that was factory made like this on my 3D. It's perfect imho but I'm finding the camera button on this phone to take too much to push compared to my 3D so I'm using the on-screen button much more. The 3D button was perfect soft but still could tell when you clicked this phone almost feels like I shake the phone when pushing the button.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] funcrusher:
Nice looking. Is it ill-fitting like other seidio/platinum cases? I stopped using the platinum case for my OG EVO because it moved inside the case and also creaked.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] funcrusher:
Forget it, I'm actually going to read the thread. :P
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tourbound129:
This thing is extremely snug on my phone. I had the platinum on my og evo also and it want near this tight. I wouldn't say it moved but felt like it could. This one doesn't feel that way at all.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sanchez:
I have the camera button as well with the Seidio surface. It definitely made flashing a rom super irritating (camera button is the action button in recovery). I'll be removing the button tonight with the dremel.

Edit!

I actually just took a very fine flathead screwdriver and removed a bit of the part towards the bottom where the button is adjoined to the case, if ya know what I mean. I shortened the joined portion by about half and now the button moves freely with the case on.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bhint15:
I will still say best cases for phones ever...on my 3d all slots were factory cut which was much better but volume/power aren't giving trouble yet so I'll keep them attached for now. But I love the fit on both 3d and LTE.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Lauski:
Just to add my experiences:

I'm a fan of the SEIDIO surface, so I was bummed to hear some of the problems with this case, but everything is working fine for me.

My power button works as it should, and although the camera button is super responsive/nice to touch when not covered by a case... this case is something I've gotten used to, and quite reliably can take pictures with / focus / burst shot as I intend.

As for complaints about removing it, there is a little trick. I initially took several minutes struggling with the case before I could get it off to clean it for the first time :) See the picture below.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SPreston2001:
I dont know why they covered up the buttons on this version of the case!!! I had this case on my 3D and it was perfect! Why Seidio?!! Why?? Give us cutouts dammit!!! Lol Im really debating if I want to spend $30 on this case.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] tmacgarris6727:
This case sucks when I took it off my phone and look at the back of my phone the paint was coming off at the bottom and the sides thats a no go for me this case is going back look at the back of your phone asap
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] travisw0204:
My phone used to randomly reboot while in the holster because the silicon piece over the Power button sits right underneath the piece on the holster that locks it in place. This was becoming a nuisance until I figured out a way around it without taking the silicon piece off of the Power button. If you look on the underbelly of the case where the power button meets the top of the holster, you'll notice that there is already a groove cut out to allow the phone to sit snuggly in the holster and not reboot. Ironically, it's doing the opposite. I fixed this issue by using a small screwdriver( one to tighten the screws on glasses) and a box cutter. I basically just chiseled away at the plastic where the groove is until there was a tiny gap between the Power Button on the phone and the groove on the holster. No more reboots and I don't have to lose the feel of the case or cut anything off.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] imex99:
Just returned my case bc of reboots and sticking with the Otterbox Defender.

I gave it a few weeks and reboots with phone one way and phone vibrating other way, not a way a case should be.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] morpheus6d9:
i bought myself and wife the same case for our phones
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] midmofan:
I emailed seidio about the camera button problem. They returned saying i should call tech support.

The guy I talked to seem to be aware of the problem. Had me take off the bottom of the case and ask me if there was a felt piece under the cover of the camera button -- there isnt.

He said I had the first batch that went out and that there is a replacement. I have to go to the web site and fill out a warranty/replacement request and they will ship me a new one.

What I am guessing is that the "new" batch is just the same as the first ones but with the addition of a felt patch under the button. Which is exactly what i sort of did to mine but with little bits of sticky note paper.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] robert90262:
If you haven't ordered one yet seidio just sent me a code for 15% off enter dad2012 code ends June 17
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Mikee4fun:
This case sucks, when I am working and it is in the holster it reboots constantly. It does it when I am crouched over installing components, assembling furniture etc. And yes the camera button is a ***** to press. I am looking for another case, the otter case is way too bulky. Sigh...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
With all the work you doing while carrying your phone, an otter box might be your only choice.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Richard_Danger:
I took a razor to the power button on my case and cut it out. I cut out 1/4 inch extra to make it like the 3D case. Took about 20 minutes and one finger cut to get it to my liking.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SPreston2001:
I cant understand for the life of me why they would change the design from the 3D variant. If it aint broke dont try to fix it lol. The button coverings are the only thing I dont like about this case. The white one on my Evo 3D still looks pristine!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Cyrene:
I tried it and promptly returned it 5 minutes later. The camera had to be pushed so hard it was basically unusable.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] robert90262:
I usually like seidio cases but all these comments make me very hesitant now
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] wvufan:
New design somewhat improved

I ordered the equivalent Seidio Surface on preorder before LTE shipped, so it was probably one of the first batches. I previously posted on this thread that the camera button was unusable (no way to detect half press, hard to press fully resulting in multiple images everytime), and I received a replacement from Seidio today touting a "new design".

Visually, the two cases look identical. Button placement and design appears unchanged. When testing it on my phone however, I am now able to detect the half press of the camera button and take a picture without multiples, so they may have changed something with the stiffness of the camera button. I only say "may", because on this case I'm having minor, but tolerable difficulty with the up volume rocker (down is fine), so it's also possible this is simply manufacturing variability.

I'll probably try the Surface out for a few days before making final decision, only because I prefer the soft suede finish better than the matte Diztronic TPU case (which has some minor issues with thin strips of TPU that are stretching), although I much prefer the direct access to the buttons provided by the TPU case.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SPreston2001:
This is exactly why I dont like covered buttons. The open button design was perfect.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jpxzero:
Um am I missing something?

I have the platinum white case and haven't had too many issues. The phone has rebooted about 3 or 4 times for the 2 and half weeks that I have had this Evo 4G LTE. The camera button hasn't even been an issue. If you look at the design the flap for the camera is on the right side meaning you have to slide your finger more left in order for the flap to move down. I am actually pretty pleased with the case, other than the random boot issues
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] robert90262:
Here goes a cheap trick put the phone in the holster upside down with the power button pointing down then no more reboots
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jpxzero:
LOL works like a charm, only issue is that the volume rocker is now blocked.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kaos420:
so my first platinum case from best buy. volume up and down worked perfectly. never even had power button issues in clip. just my camera button is almost completely useless. so i filled a rma .they sent me a new case. now the new one not only is the camera button still almost completely useless unless mashed in. so is the volume up and down buttons now. i tell you this case is bad. i called complained again.tey said our research and development team doesnt understand the issue. maybe you got a bad case. we will send you another. if it doesn't work your still within your 30 days from best buy return the case. how sad is that. its a shame it really is a nice case. but with the button functionality issues. its horrible.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Cyrene:
Try the Diztronic or Cruzerlite cases. They are awesome!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jdebutts:
this case is junk. It was the first one i put on my phone and it locked so tight that i had to scratch up both the front and back of the phone to get it off along with breaking the case.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] SPreston2001:
I have to agree with everybody else. Stay away from this case. I have the Seidio version and I even had Seidio send me the new revised version and it still sucks. The camera button is still a challenge to press and the volume buttons take more effort than normal to press. Why the hell they went to a covered button style is beyond me! The Evo 3d version of this case was perfect in just about every way and had nice large cut outs for the buttons. This case looks nice but the covered buttons make it a pain to use. If they release a version with uncovered buttons I will be a very happy camper, until then I would pass. But then again, if your halfway decent with a dremel, you can cut out the buttons and dremel out the holes like I did. Looks pretty good if you have a steady hand and the right dremel bits! I'm totally happy with the case now, I just wish it had came from the factory like this....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] loudog3114:
Makes the home screen way more responsive? I turned off my apex labels just for kicks and I no longer have ANY stutter on home screen transitions. Before there was a good half a second lag on initiating the scroll, and lots of stuttering on the transitions.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jjc5891:
I posted about this a while ago. I reported it to the apex team and they said they'll look into it. No solution yet as of the last few updates...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Mad383Max:
I can't get my icon labels to show no matter what i do. Wiped everything before flashed and no issues other than this. If i put them in folders they show.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jjc5891:
There's a point where if you set your grid too dense it'll auto hide labels. Try setting your grid to something smaller or increase your dpi in build.prop
[General Questions and Answers] xksimon:
My X10i was rooted long ago, didn't install other things like ROM and xRecovery.

Yesterday, I decided to do a Fully Factory Reset,

After that, my X10i have a lot things not working right now, is there anyway could save my X10i mini pro?

1.Wifi not working

2.Screen Lock not working

3.Home Button not working

4.USB to Computer can be detected but can't be connected.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Samip430:
I'm looking for a nice sports armband for this, anyone know any good ones? I didn't wanna get some random one off of amazon because I didn't know if it would fit our massive phones hahaha
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Mushmaster:
I can see a row of lights - looks like LEDs - emanating from the bottom of my screen. They're underneath the buttons. Almost like a row of tiny flashlights.

Are these the button's LED backlights? Is this expected or defective? Definitely didn't see anything like them on my last phone.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ImaWinRAR:
you mean the capacitive buttons lighting up? thats totally normal. in fact, in the past the backlights use to spill into the LCD but they fixed it with the LTEvo. the only thing is that since the display is so brilliant, the buttons almost look blue but thats normal too :p
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Sebrina:
No I believe hes talking about the light leakage from between the bottom of the LCD panel and where the black starts above the buttons. The OG Evo and Thunderbolt also suffered from this, the 2 EVO 4G LTEs I've seen ironically still suffer the same problem. Only really noticeable when you see it and then you just know its there.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Mushmaster:
Yes definitely light bleed, spilling onto the bottom of the screen. Normal?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kenpen:
when i go into setting and backout

all my app keep reloading(widgets) on home screen

is anyone having this issue?
[HTC EVO 3D] chuko303:
hi im looking for the app hi3d and can't get it anywhere on Google...any chance of getting this app/apk? Looking for the lite version...not the paid.
[HTC EVO 3D] RIPBAP1999:
https://skydrive.live.com/redir?resid=224BDECC8A9B500F!119&authkey=!ADatLV9JFZ7We74

There's a link to the lite version. Installed and tested it, works fine.

Looks terrible in my opinion. But hey, at least I found it :D
[HTC EVO 3D] chuko303:
Lol thanks!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] spanky34:
So I just spent about the last hour trying to get funds to add to my prepaid Google card and found some quirks that may help others avoid some frustration.

EDIT: THIS INFORMATION MAY BE WRONG!!! It's been mentioned that once the Google Wallet sees the tampered bootloader, we may have problems using Google Wallet.

I also went ahead and already rooted my phone today so that might have been the reason for the problems.

1. There was an update for Google Wallet pending. Before I did that, I couldn't even get my Google prepaid card to activate(and give me $10 bucks)

2. It appears as if you have root on your phone, you will need to grant root permissions to Google Wallet.

3. "Unfortunately Google Wallet Has Stopped Working" - I got this message a lot. I think it may be another issue with root. In order to get around it, I put in all of my card information and then made sure to UNCHECK "Remember this card for future top ups" My thought process behind this is maybe Google wants to make sure that your card information doesn't get stored on a phone that has root access(where the information can be accessed later)

Other thoughts:

I used a Mastercard debit card for my adding of funds even though they say debit cards won't work. I think as long as your debit card can be ran as credit, it will work fine for Google Wallet
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Cuppeerr:
yeah I rooted and now google wallets very pissed at me haha oh well
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] spanky34:
Mine is still working. 4 hours afterwards.. Not sure why
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] TempeDuck:
I haven't rooted but I can't get the prepaid card with the free $10 to add to my account.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rubber guard:
it took forever when i did it, maybe a full 60-90 seconds IIRC
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kidromulous:
Does getting the unsupported device message mean it will work if it has root? When I grant root it still says my device is supported.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Delvorak:
I rooted and then set up Wallet. IT asked for root permissions, I denied it. Everything worked fine after that. Admittedly I haven't tried actually using it to pay for something...
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] spanky34:
It's odd that my app appears to still be working even though I have given it root. Now to try and actually use it today.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] theothermillion:
The app seems to be working whether you allow or deny SU permissions. Have not been able to test a purchase yet.

Something else to note... When I cleared SU permissions, Wallet cache and data to try it again by denying SU permissions my credit card info was not saved to the cloud and needed to be re-entered. However Citi bank apparently is having issues right now allowing a card to be authorized multiple times and it gets denied. Have been told a fix is being worked on to allow Wallet to be removed from the Citi account and should be ready by Tuesday.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] FlaXB9R:
unsupported device ?

Everything seemed to be working fine . Setup account got $10 credit now says unsupported device click to learn more and pretty much says because I gained root access its unsupported . I tried using voodoo ota app to temp unroot and still says same . Any solutions to fix other than running ruu to unroot ? Has anyone tried using to purchase something with the unsupported device and if so what were your results ?

Thanks

Edit : Just tried it out and works
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] blkout01:
I denied su and everything seems to be working fine for me. Like previously stated it did take about 45 to 60 seconds for the add but it went through fine.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Socrguru:
So even though it says "Unsupported device" it still lets you buy stuff? Can you still add funds/cards as well?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] rpwhite3:
I can't get sh*t to work, when I try to add a Google Card i get an error, I don't have a citi card so I cant add that.

For me this doesn't work, am I missing something?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] omadhaun:
I set up google wallet the day I got the phone, then I rooted it the following day. Tried using the prepaid $10 card at the gas station yesterday, and all I had to do was deny root access when it asked, and the transaction went through.