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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Snarksneeze:
Ykwyr when you have four paid mobile forum apps because they allow you to download ROMs without opening your browser.

When you have a last one backup of every stable ROM you've ever flashed.

When you buy a new phone and you still keep old ROMs from your old phone on your 16 / 32GB external SD "just in case".

When you can break your phone's screen at work and have it back to stock and returned to the store on your lunch break (without booting your laptop).

When you can legitimately alpha bug test for three xda devs in three different forums at the same time.

When you hear the words "jailbreak" and fail to contain a snicker. Every time.

Sent from my Android-Enabled T-89 Graphing Calculator
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sullivan7221:
FEATURED ON GOODANDEVO.NET!! :D

Not sure if I'm posting this in the right place or not but I was dying to share!! :D

If anyone wants a tutorial or advice I can offer assistance but truth be told, I kinda just dove right in!! I am a former Sprint tech and I know how to disassemble phones. I WOULD NOT ATTEMPT UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING!! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED! same as anything else on this site, I will not be held responsible if you damage your device in any way.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bernechad:
So you.....sanded the back of your phone?

Congrats?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sullivan7221:
Quite a bit of sanding. I think it paid off! :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] shook187:
Not sure I like 4 different color tone on the back. Looks like a flask.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bernechad:
Eh, it's not for me, but all that matters is that you like it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sullivan7221:
I'm waiting on my 3m carbon fiber vinyl, then the top and bottom will get covered in it! Then there will only be carbon, polished metal and 2 accents of red. :D

Something like this....MY OG!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] alchemist316:
Really cool I like it
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jagox5:
Looks sweet! :thumbup:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mbaseball3:
Yeah even though its 4 colors, exposing the true aluminum is pretty freakin awesome. Cudos! Find away to get the whole phone to look like that and OMG! It'd look like those many thousand dollar phones you see pop up from time to time

Sent from my EVO LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sullivan7221:
WELL... I ran out of time tonight, but... The whole front bezel is one piece with the back. Made out of the same piece of metal. I FULLY intend on doing the front as well!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Towleeeie9613:
I want a soft plastic cover for the top so it matches the bottom. The two (more five) toned thing is a tad annoying.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sullivan7221:
That's why I'm gonna skin it!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Rydah:
Looks nice. Would look like to see that with the sanded top.

Check Me Out On The Google Play Store!!!

​

Sent From My Half Dead HTC Evo 3D, On The Now Network From Virgin Mobile?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] JRECH:
I don't get how people aren't feelin' this. I think it looks incredible.. Once I find a way to change the top half I'm in. Can you make a video of you doing the front? I want to see how you did it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bernechad:
I don't like it because, in my opinion, a person might as well just use a can of spray paint and paint it. One half assed job deserves another.

Again, just how I feel. And that doesn't matter as long as others like it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sullivan7221:
Half assed!? For real? Wouldn't half assed be to just spray paint it? I took the time to do it my way... Far from half ass. If ya didn't like it ya could've just left the post open for someone that had something nice to say. :thumbdown:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bernechad:
Person asked why people didn't like it, so I answered. And like I said, it's just my opinion, don't get bent out of shape about it.

But yes, taking sandpaper to a $600 phone is my definition of half assed.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jeeplj8:
I applaud your effort, though I personally dislike the look of polished aluminum. I think it is cool what you have done. If I had the skills, I would probably strip the case, brush it and then clear it with matte clear to keep fingerprints down.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] term117:
This looks cool man! I would do it too if I wasn't putting a dark wood grain skin on my phone.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jjvw:
I have to back up the OP on this. Sanding anything to a clean and even polish, as has been done here, takes a good amount of care and consideration. Silver rattle-can spray paint will always look like silver spray paint regardless of how careful you are. Whether you like the results or not, this is not a half assed job.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] regalpimpin:
While i wouldn't do it with mine. I was wanting to see some pics of it done. knew it was just a matter of time.

some simichrome would clean it up the rest of the way to a mirror finish. What kind of products did you use other then sanding?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Faxman:
I like it and I'd like to hear about the whole DYI process on it.

Did you say you disassembled the phone first?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sullivan7221:
I used a dremel with a wire brush to knock the majority of the powder coat off first, being careful not to gouge to deep. then a nail file to even it all out and sand paper to smooth it all (dont remember the grit). Then a 1000 grit wet sand and finally a 4 sided nail buffer (wet) to finish it. The shine comes from Blue Magic Metal polish found at most automotive stores.

WHO THINKS I SHOULD FILL IN THE "HTC" LETTERS WITH RED TO.MATCH THE CAMERA AND UNDER THE KICKSTAND??? I'm considering it!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sullivan7221:
Yes, I took the device apart.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] felacio:
I commented on the Good and Evo post (Rever3nD). I think this looks "better" than HTC's failed attempt. This has a much more appealing visual contrast than their attempt. Instead of high gloss black atop a flat matte black, which bugs the living **** out of me, this is 2 glossy surfaces together, which to me, just looks better, even though it's silver and black.

Obviously, all gloss or all matte and 1 color would be ideal for most people (me included, I want the all matte, dammit!.) I do give you mad props for growing a set and not being afraid of modding your expensive toys. I do the same thing and mod EVERYTHING I can even when others don't like it, as long as YOU like how it came out, f**k the haters, man! If you DON'T like how it came out, nothing is permanent when you are a modder! :cool:
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ckoadiyn:
I plus +1 this it is very impressive and you deff got some balls lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] 2fastkuztoms:
Guys, why you dont try plasti-dip on the top cover, to make it look black matte? I dont have the EVO LTE to do it, but its removable, so no harm to the phone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FchIWF8Vi2Y
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mmmdieselfumes:
I like it. Looks like a lapping job done on a processor.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] funcrusher:
LOLWUT

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Looks pretty neat. You did a good job.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] physix:
Which is why I like it myself.

(But I know I'd mess it up, so . . . )
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mbaseball3:
Agreed. Someone obviously doesn't know the definition of half ass nor how to properly use it. Nothing half assed at all with the amount of fine sanding to get it looking like that.

Sent from my EVO LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sullivan7221:
I'm am not sure what that mean? Lol
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kingdruid:
What about rust....
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] weirdia:
What I'd like is the back the way it is except with the "HTC" letters bright metal or red.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sullivan7221:
I don't know for sure. The polish I used prevent any oxidization, I've used it before with great results. I guess ill just keep it polished. Not to mention... I don't intend to let it get wet long enough for it to rust. Lol. What do you do with your phone?!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kingdruid:
I don't even have my phone yet, I was just curious about the rust.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] mbaseball3:
Is it not aluminum? Rust shouldn't be an issue

Sent from my EVO LTE
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ottodawg:
BFU IMHO + you have way too much time on your hands..
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bernechad:
Seeing how I said my definition of half assed meant to sand down your phone, I obviously do know my own definition.

And again, for the THIRD TIME: my opinion is only an opinion, if dude likes it, then good for him and that's all that matters.

Still think it looks tacky though :p
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jvs60:
Looks good to me
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] billyapd21:
Aluminum doesn't rust!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jjvw:
Having polished several aluminum bike components in the past as well as owned pieces that were polished decades ago you will be fine. You will get scratches and maybe some surface discoloration, but you already know how to fix those. Aluminum doesn't "rust" like steel, but it can corrode under some situations. However, given that these phone only last 2-3 years, corrosion will be a non-issue. Enjoy.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Concordium:
This is the definition of half-assed.

**CLICK HERE** for the non half-assed method of changing the rear top cover.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] vader860:
HTC should allow for user replaceable backplates. It sure would beat the skins that are available now.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chessmyantidrug:
Sanding anything is not half-assed, especially when you sand it to a fine finish depicted in the OP.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] DarkManX4lf:
Looks nice but could use a good buff/polish on the silver area.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] ShadowDrake:
YOUR WAY IS HALF ASSED. MY WAY IS RIGHT. I'M THE MAN.

Please man, remove your head from your nether regions... we're all in this together to help each other. Plasti-dip is legit for this but may have durability issues. While it has become very popular for automotive stuff, the small edges and rough use that phones see will probably leave your dipped finish damaged frequently and it would need to be reapplied.

But it's not permanent and makes a good trial to see how it looks.

I could very well call your idea half-assed too because I just used a sandblaster at distance for the majority of mine instead of doing it by hand then finished up with high grit sandpaper. But to each his own.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Bralgar:
flat or satin clear from the hobby section maybe for the top cover?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] chazybaz13:
I think it's beautiful, sorry that there's snobs on here that are too scared to do it themselves. I guess if you can't do it, you have to insult it these days? Smh
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] eXplicit815:
I'm definitely going to have the top shiny cover painted a matte black to match the bottom. My buddy does auto body/paint, and he's charging me $20 to do it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Concordium:
Haha! I never said my way was right. But it is a way. People want to throw around terms like half assed when they don't have the guts to try this mod themselves and instead opt to spray paint their rear covers. But then I toss their same stupidity back at them to give perspective and somehow I am the one with my head up my ass. Haha! Give me a break bro. The reality of all of this is that nothing is half assed if it is what you want to do. I wasn't the one that began slinging those words around. How about directing your self-righteousness elsewhere and use your energy to contribute something useful to this topic instead.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] still_token:
Aluminum can't rust...it will oxidize leaving it kinda white colored but it can't rust..
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Bralgar:
Bare, unsealed aluminum will leave black on your hands as you handle it... Just sayin
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Anthonicia:
Let's see someone do this with their gs3. *Man it just melted, where's the aluminum?*
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] evoschecter:
Works for Apple? Ahahaha!
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] bgaccord:
i just took a picture of bathroom and all the whites come out yellow !! i just updated from 1.73 to 1.85 in the morning ,this only hapens when i have artificial light .do u guys have same problem ?

look at the pic

my girlfriends galaxy s 4g took better pic in same bathroom
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] zaisaroni:
What camera settings are you using?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] bgaccord:
all setting are default
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] zaisaroni:
Try changing the white balance to match the lighting in the room. Bathrooms have very low light, and auto white balance can only adjust based on what the camera sensor is seeing. In a dimmer room that's all one color, it's going to be very hard to get the correct color temp.

Auto makes my the room I'm in now more yellow/orangish than it truely is. Picking a good white balance setting is the only real way to avoid this on any digital camera.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] bgaccord:
thanks alot , i was playing with settings and i had to change exposure contrast and white balance to match ,this is the first time i had to do this with a phone ,usually the other phones i had would match it automatic
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] zaisaroni:
If you're taking a lot of photos in the same space/lighting conditions, it's well worth the 20 seconds to select a few settings for that scene. Definitely choose WB, set ISO to 100 on sunny days outside, etc.

If you're using it for quick snapshops, facebook photos or MMS, Auto is generally good enough.
[HTC Inspire 4G] ClipClep:
Where can I find updates for the HTC Inspire for being updated on CM9? I love CM and am running 7.2 RC2. I would be happy even if this release candidate was a stable release because it's very smooth and I have had no problems, but I really want ICS!! CM9 when will you come out, or when will a stable release come out with ICS and preferably Sense 4.0??
[HTC Inspire 4G] GuestK007:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1322312
[HTC Inspire 4G] zelendel:
OK first off If you knew anything about CM then you would know NEVER to ask for ETAs. Next you will also know that you will never see a CM rom with Sense. Also there are stable releases of ICS. None of them are 100% nor will they be until HTC releases the kernel source which is not until July or Augest.
[HTC Inspire 4G] B.Jay:
Wrong section.

Thread closed.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sullivan7221:
Not sure if I'm posting this in the right place or not but I was dying to share!! :D

If anyone wants a tutorial or advice I can offer assistance but truth be told, I kinda just dove right in!! I am a former Sprint tech and I know how to disassemble phones. I WOULD NOT ATTEMPT UNLESS YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING!! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED! same as anything else on this site, I will not be held responsible if you damage your device in any way.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Cuppeerr:
That sir is gorgeous
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] makavelisk:
Wow...Shiny!! It's definitely different and unique. I must say very nice job. I like the all black look but something I might look into if I get bored in a year or so.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] kkohlmann:
How to?

That's really nice! It there a walk through coming?
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sullivan7221:
THANKS GUYS!!
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] sgt. slaughter:
you have your post in the General section so lets keep that one going there...since this isn't on the development of Android really here...

cool stuff you did there btw for sure!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shamrocks010:
Hey everyone, I just finally upgraded from my Droid X to a Nexus on Verizon. I want to go right ahead and start customizing my phone. I'm not new to installing custom roms and such, but I think the process on the Nexus may be a little different than the X due to the locked bootloader and other things. For my Nexus I'm planning on installing a custom rom and kernel and I just want to make sure I have the order of things correct.

My plan is to:

1. Get 4.0.4 ICS with an OTA update

2. Root with GNex Toolkit

3. Unlock bootloader with GNex Toolkit

4. Make a nandroid backup

5. Flash AOKP Build 37 (is this compatible with 4.0.4?) with CWM (wiping data/factory reset first ofc)

6. Flash franco kernel

Do I have that right? And one more thing - what does "toro" mean?

Thanks
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nav200:
Toro is the Verizon version of galaxy nexus and maguro is the GSM version of galaxy nexus

For the steps you should root it with gnexus toolkit first then download and flash aokp b37 and finally dl Franco kernel and flash it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] shamrocks010:
so i don't need to unlock the bootloader?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] biscuitownz:
You need to unlock the bootloader in order to flash roms. The toolkit should allow you to unlock it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joshnichols189:
You don't have to wait for the 4.0.4 update though, you should be fine just making a nandroid of what your phone comes/came with.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] efrant:
Your points numbered 1, 2, and 4 are useless if you are planning to flash a custom ROM right away.

This is what I would suggest:

1) Do not use a toolkit.

2) Install 1wayjonny's drivers to your PC.

3) Unlock the bootloader yourself using fastboot (see parts of this post. fastboot file in the attachment).

4) Install CWM for toro youself using fastboot.

5) Flash the latest mysid update from here if you don't already have it.

6) Use stock ICS (rooted or not) for a while to see how you like it, and so that you can have a basis of comparison when you install AOKP.

7) Then, if you have anything you want to save do a nandroid backup

8) Flash the custom ROM your want in CWM and wipe data and cache.

9) Use it as is for a while, so you will have a basis of comparison when you flash a different kernel.

10) Flash the kernel you want in CWM and wipe cache.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Ryno_666:
Wallpaper rotator I've been using it since the Hero days and I still love it.

It's like having a present on your phone everytime you pick it up.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=es.jacarma&hl=en
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] urrgevo:
Thanks man, I have soooo many wallpapers its stupid, and I never change them often enough, this'll remedy that :)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] couragedragon:
I use Wallpaper Changer.

No ads and free !
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Ryno_666:
Nice app lots of functionality I used it all day but it kills my battery.

Switched back.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] nabbed:
I prefer this.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.tamanegi.wallpaper.multipicture
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jrtoastyman:
You can also skip adding another app entirely and just do it using Tasker. Method here. No ads, no extra app running, great solution IMO.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] couragedragon:
Man I really need to learn Tasker soon! Thanks for the heads up. I have to find a way to get this to work with the original file names though, I prefer having descriptive names

Sent from my EVO LTE w/ TapaTalk 2
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] jrtoastyman:
I'm not sure that this particular method would work if you keep those names, but who knows, there may be a workaround. I actually keep the files with descriptive names in dropbox, but when I move the ones I want to use over to the SD card, I rename them 1 through whatever. That way, I keep the names for my purposes, but they behave when they're on my phone.

Definitely worth the effort to learn how to use Tasker, it's really a revolutionary app. You can eliminate a LOT of standalone apps that just do specific tasks like this using Tasker, and make your phone behave in ways that are positively magical.
[HTC One X] NitNav:
[SOLVED]

I just flashed the stock RUU and everything seems to work

[/SOLVED]

Hi all,

In short, whenever I use the sound speaker to play any sound, it freezes the phone for several seconds, then it restarts.

This occurs for any application/settings (e.g. ringtones, stock apps, etc).

However, this never happens when I use headphones. When I unplug the headphones whilst the phone plays sound, the sound speaker works.

Does anyone have this problem and has the solution for it?

Phone specs: (Basically it's rooted and everything else stock)

Rooted: with htcdev

RUU: RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_Optus_AU_1.28.980.10_Radio_1.1204.103.14_release_258004

Kernel: 2.6.39.4

I have tried doing nandroid backup, clearing cache, factory reset, wipe data. None avails.

Thank you in advance

EDIT: I did the *#*#3424#*#* diagnostic test, and did the sound test. It still reboots the phone when testing the sound speaker.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] barnacles10:
Stock CM9 Dark Holo Themed MMS

This is a stock MMS application for CM9. The only change is that it is dark holo themed instead of light.

This will not work on TouchWiz without modification or running it alongside of your stock mms application.

Instructions:

It's a system app. Use a root explorer to move the application into your system/app directory, or, even easier, push it to /system/app with adb:

adb push Mms.apk /system/app

That's all there is to it.

May 31 Update:

New unread notification in list view [might clean this up a tad]

Removed "choose conversations" until I find where it's being colorized.

Fixed attach icon [now white] when you're in the attachments menu

Fixed timestamp in conversation view [now shows up]

Added blue icon to MmsB.apk attachment. [Rename to Mms.apk]

If you like it, hit thanks! =P Enjoi.

Blue icon credit goes to Fatsix

Images and resource credit goes to Google
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] spitefulrain:
Looks awesome, about to test it out now.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EmperorX:
"application not installed"

Hmmm
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] barnacles10:
Its a system app. Needs to be pushed with root to system/app.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EmperorX:
K. Got it. Awesome!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EmperorX:
Damnit, I accidentally force stopped the app and now it has disappeared from my phone... No longer shows up.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] iniz94:
Are there any special features included like 160 split or emoji or is it modelling a completely stock experience? Very nice job btw
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] barnacles10:
Its the cm9 app. So everything cm9 has this has.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Wizard Knight:
Works bootifully
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] krazyflipj:
Sweet. Now we need a dark holo contacts app
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] a63548:
Looks great and is working perfectly. Many thanks!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SkippyDogg:
Would this work on any of the stock FE builds? Or is CM9 or AOKP needed?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] slick_rick:
How do I install this? What is root and system/app?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] barnacles10:
Might work alongside your other messaging app.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] barnacles10:
System app is where your system apps are at. Use adb or a root explorer to push it to system/app
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] slick_rick:
What's adb and root explorer I'm on ek02 unrooted please help!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] barnacles10:
It probably won't work right for you then. This is for cm9 not touchwiz.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Tazdeviloo7:
I copied and pasted the app to my system/app folder using ES file explorer, but it doesn't show in my app drawer using Trebuchet launcher. I tried rebooting with no luck.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Success100:
i have been waiting for this for a LONG time!!!

Im not on cm9 but this can defintely be installed on TW builds with ONE CATCH.

Do not overwrite or delete the Tw mms.apk. If you do, you will be able to send messages thru this app, but you will not be able to recieve them!! Just turn off notifications in the default Tw mms app.

rujeles22 had a "mmshelper.apk" that fixed the issue on people running ics messaging apps on GB, but it does not work on ICS.

I can post it if anyone wants to take a look at it and see if you can figure out what the mmshelper silent app did to make it work

---------- Post added at 09:06 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:05 AM ----------

are you on cm9 or TW
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Tazdeviloo7:
I'm on CM9 alpha 4.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kazp3r17:
Doesn't work on calk's latest fe22 build
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] barnacles10:
Make sure permissions are correct.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jayharper08:
This is awesome. Thank you.

---Jay--- From the CM9 powered E4GT