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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Chyrio:
I use and otterbox defender. At first I hated it cause I agree the nexus is so sweet the way it is but honestly I like the bulk I like having something to grip when I'm working cough (gta3) cough and I love being able to drop my phone without worry. The other day it was hilarious I accidentally dropped my phone on some rocks and all these people were like oooooooo that sucks and I picked it up and continued playing minecraft without a care and they were like wait what just happened
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] theking_13:
Some cheap screen protector from eBay (hate orange peel, and these are easy to dispose of if I mess up the installation. :p

As for a case, a TPU from some generic brand from eBay as well, lol. I like it though, its a thin case with a good amount of grip.

I had a Incipio Silicrylic case of it before, which actually was pretty nice, I'd recommend, but I like the slimmer feel of the device with only the TPU case on. And also, I don't have to worry about headphone jacks maybe not fitting. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Michealtbh:
Just got my Nexus yesterday and will be fitting a cheap TPU case and screen protector as soon as they arrive. I'm a carpenter so a case is essential to protect from dirt and dust. At weekends though I like to remove the case and go bare-back
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] pranavhooda:
When I got my nexus, I thought I wouldn't use any case or screen protector cause it feels so good in hand without a case....but suddenly I dropped it so I immediately ordered a amzer tpu case and a aodo screen protector....... the case is just beautiful and noe I prefer to use my phone whither my case cause the case makes the phone feel even better in my hand...... amzer soft gel black high gloss case is recommend...

And it doesn't add much bulk........ ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] 2manycells:
Have several cases...most way to bulky killing the aesthetics of the phone. But you know what they say, better safe than sorry. I've dropped my phone a few times now, and 0 scratches, looks good as new.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] enik_fox:
Hey the phone has to last for 20 months for the majority of people so there's no shame in that
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] farfromovin:
I could probably buy 2 new GN's with the price I've paid for phone cases and screen protectors over the last 6 years. I really like bare phones and I'm also cautious with mine. On the GN, no screen protector. It's got a beautiful display and I can't mess it up with a layer on top. I do have 3-4 hairline scratches near the bottom but you can't see it unless you clean the screen perfectly and hold it up at a light reflection. I use a Case-Mate Barely There case to protect the back when I set it down on couters/tables/etc... I took it off the other day and really prefer the soft matte texture of the Case-Mate compared to naked. I'd like a beefier case with the same or similar texture but haven't found one yet.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gahh Its Lee:
So this is coming back from the dead for a second lol. I've used my phone with no case of screen protector for two days. In this time I've had it in a pocket with another phone tossed it into a change holder in the car. Placed it down both ways a ton and dropped it once. It has not a single mark on the screen or body although it is quite tiny with no case lol.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] system60:
Haven't run a screen protector on my last 2 phones (Evo4G and Nexus S) both screens are still scratch free. I do run a case though, ordered the Rearth Slim but may get something more substantial later on.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] leppo:
I think "over protect" can only be quantified in how much you've spent for the protection vs. the replacement cost of the device. If the ratio is too high (or the quality of protection isn't great), then it's over-protection. One can have a case and a screen protector for pretty cheap in this day and age, and they'll do a fine job.

I use both on my phones.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dragn4rce:
When I first got the Nexus I was like, "This is my first smartphone!!! I will guard it with my life!!!"

Two days later I took the case off and then it got beat up.

Their are bad scratches on the side where the Pogo pins are after my friend accidentally made me drop my phone on the Track Field.

I have a piece of bark stuck in the volume hole.

I have bad rub marks on top of my phone.

And I have the scratched the camera piece. The lens is OK I guess.

Man I didn't live up to my words.

However!!! I can make this all vanish with a brand new housing. ^_^
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kawaski47:
I used to use tpu cases but I found that dust would get under the case and make rub marks on the side of the phone. Which to me defeats the purpose of having a case at all. So now I still to fully skinning the phone with skins from bestskinsever.com. Love that place and the skins hold up really well
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zetsumeikuro:
I used to but now it's raw all the way. No scratches no dings nothing.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dragn4rce:
Is it surrounded by a bubble created by angels????

Mine got beat up even though I tired to protect it in a naked state.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thephantom:
Couldn't help but laugh when I read the question

Where Nexus goes, I go...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jjc_01:
I gotta be honest...naked is sexy. :laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mrkazador:
I recently got my Nexus and the first day I put on the cruzer lite skin. No screen protector and I keep the phone in my pants, screen facing my leg. I wouldn't say I overprotect it, just a little cautious. I take good care of my things for a few months then for some reason I just don't care anymore...throw it here, throw it there, look at that scratch... who cares.:laugh:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kristovaher:
No cases, no screen protections. The phone is really well built. Of course I have to make sure that I don't do anything stupid with it, but reality is that accidents happen. If it drops, it drops. Even cases and screen protectors don't help against drops and scratches at times.

I am not going to let the fear of an accident affect my enjoyment of the phone. It is best without a case and a screen protector. And after 6 months it has no scratches or any damage.

If I am afraid something might happen, I'd get an insurance. There's no point bulking up a phone in fear of that though.

But of course if you're prone to dropping things often, then it might be good for you.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nosit1:
All of mine have had screen protectors and cases I'm relatively active so my phone goes everywhere. It's essential, plus it helps with resell value.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zetsumeikuro:
Almost everything is better raw.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jiia:
I've never used a screen protector nor a case. People who use them are just ridiculous. Why buy a top of the line phone with slim design, oleophobic coating and gorilla glass just to wrap it in a layer of cheap and ugly plastic.

None of my phones have ever broken and the screens have only got one or two minor scratches.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dragn4rce:
I saw a movie today and this guy said, "every dent and scratch is a story/adventure."

Name the movie and name of the person.

(Hint the person is a thing.)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Dragn4rce:
It doesn't have gorilla glass. I remember that was a major complaint on reviews.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thelowend:
When I got my Nexus, I applied a screen protector that came with the 5 part Sedio case I got. I got rid of it because it took away from the Nexus' fantastic visual quality. I do occasionally use the hard case - I'm actually going to get it from my room now.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gahh Its Lee:
No gorilla glass and the coating comes off pretty quickly. Personally this phone is a bit small to me and I like a little bulk so I can feel I'm not always gonna drop it. I say this as I'm typing on my fully naked one. I think I may just put a case on to go out and leave it off around the house
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bobalias:
I agree, mostly. I only uses the neoprene-like sleeve that came with my Nexus One. It goes on the phone when in my pocket to protect it from my keys. No screen covers, no cases.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] svtfmook:
i have 3 cruzerlife cases (white, smoke and blue) and use an XO screen protector.

the reason i have a gnex is because i dropped and shattered my focus s

i have run my nexus s naked for about a year and a half now, it has some dings and a tiny chip in the corner of the screen. no biggie, but, i just don't want to take any chances with this one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] BTslo:
I've had mine for 2 days and there's already a tiny scratch on the screen, but I've only carried it in my pocket (no keys or anything).

Guess I should really use a screen protector. (had an iPhone 4 before and the screen was tough)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Grey Ghost:
Cheap eBay screen protector, no case. the Galaxy nexus has this really good grip to it and the weight's balanced toward the bottom due to the battery for a good feel. I do own a nice TPU bumper though just in case I need it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] str355:
No case or screen protector, my phone still looks new 8 months on.

Sent from mobile..
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] midnightdevil66:
I only have Diztronic Matte Back Black Flexible TPU Case plus a belt clip case since the beginning, over 6 months now and not a scratch on the screen or the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thedudejdog:
I use a ringke slim matte black case and a matte screen protector.

I'd hate to break this thing and have to start using my iPhone 4s :banghead:
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Razer(x):
I've been using my Gnex without cover for a week or so, suddenly today i've dropped it on asphalt and got scratched.

Really don't know what to do, the phone without case looks so good, but i don't want it to get ****ty
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] renaud:
If I put a case and a screen protector, my phone looks like a cheap ugly crap all the time. If I don't it looks great until there is a small scratch which will be nearly invisible anyway.

My choice is to use it like it was designed, yes it can be ugly if I drop it, but I prefer having it great all the time and take a small risk of having it become uglier than having it ugly all the time

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] doctahjeph:
when I first got my phone I bought a $30 otter box case for it. Took it off within an hour. It ruined the experience for me. Been running my phone naked since then. I wear carpenter jeans for work so I always put my phone in my side pocket on my pants leg. Fits perfect in there and I don't have to worry about coins or keys scratching it up.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] consultant.ben:
Yeah, I use both screen prot and a case. You never know when that one accident will happen, ya know?

Occasionally when at home I take the case off, but never when I am out and about.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Gene_Bailey:
I use an Otterbox commuter case and a screen protector as well. I want this thing to be mint.. I take the case off from time to time to admire its sexiness but I really to keep this phone in perfect condition either to sell for the next Nexus phone or to use for a backup phone when I get the new one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nosit1:
I agree. A lot has to do with resell value and considering I will have to buy off contract for life, it makes a difference.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bmg1001:
I take my phone out every half an hour, wipe the screen from dust, then put it back in my front-right pocket. My phone is naked though. No Screen Protector or Case.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EmmaHAARP:
Hello.

I have a friend's Thunderbolt that's called HTC Cobalt in Open Mobile. I unlocked it via HTC dev and it all ran successfully. Now I'm trying to install a recovery (CWM). And all I get is an error.

I tried installing it via Revolutionary, but no go. I also tried the All in One Thunderbolt tool and still no go. Here's a pic of the bootloader:

Is there a way to root this thing properly to add a recovery?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donnyp1:
Can u flash 4ext in hboot?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trter10:
Did you use the root option in the thunderbolt tool?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EmmaHAARP:
Yes, and it said something about the phone's software being old.

And later attempted to use Zergrush, but it failed.

Haven't tried that, just tried to flash clockwork via ADB
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] disconnecktie:
How come your bootloader doesnt show unlocked?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trter10:
What's the software version?

Sent from my Liquid ICS Thuderbolt
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EmmaHAARP:
Well, I had to do an OEM lock just in case cuz he returns it. I told him not to though. Open mobile employees are kind of dumb so it would look better as relocked than unlocked.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] disconnecktie:
You need to unlock it again in order to put the recovery on it. That will be the only way to get superuser installed.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EmmaHAARP:
well, i tried installing it via adb. I guess I'll try 4Ext next time. I'll keep this thread updated. thank you all

Sent from my EVO LTE =]
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trter10:
What does ROM version say in the tbolt tool?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trter10:
Sent from my Liquid ICS Thuderbolt
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scotty1223:
since youve allready unlocked,heres what id do:

-reunlock(use original token)

-fastboot flash recovery( fastboot flash recovery <recoveryname>.img

you can use any recovery,it doesnt have to be ext 4. i personally refer twrp or amon,but thats up to you.

-flash a rooted stock rom,2.11.605.5 or older

-run revolutionary

despite calling the open mobile modle "cobalt" the hboot screen clearly displays mecha,so theres really no reason revolutionary shouldnt work.

if it is getting some sort of CID error,might try making a gold card and putting it into the phone when running revolutionary.

in a worse case,you can always make a gold card and downgrade to exploitable vzw firmware,and manually write shadowmites permanent patched hboot. after that,you should be able to fastboot oem write cid 11111111 to superCID the TB and then run the open mobile ruu to get back to that firmware.

just holler if you need a download and/or help with the commands :)
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EmmaHAARP:
Great post. I will try that. Thanks a TON!!! :-)

Sent from my EVO LTE =]
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scotty1223:
check out this thread:

http://androidforums.com/thunderbol...591-help-root-htc-cobalt-aka-thunderbolt.html (i actually found yours while searching for info for the other one :eek: :p)

all he did was run fre3vo and then revolutionary. you can stay relocked and do that(directions here: http://androidforums.com/thunderbolt-all-things-root/418539-thunderbolt-root-unroot-thread.html )

or you can re-unlock,flash recovery,then prolly flash superuser 3.0.7 instead of flashing a stock rom. all that really matters is root acess for revolutionary to work. shouldnt matter if its temp root from fre3vo,or permanent root from htcdev :)

the main thing is that it worked for him without the use of a gold card.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mcluvin1065:
anybody see the new cyan 7.2.0 build that was released today on the site? i saw it for the crespo4g not sure for the gsm versions... http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?type=stable&device=crespo4g
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tehgeekguy:
Pretty simple for the GSM version... remove the "4g" from "crespo4g"

http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?type=stable&device=crespo
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] EPayne123:
Apparently the MIUI Launcher is available on the play store now. It works really well and is VERY snappy and smooth. Liking it so far. I won't be using it as a replacement for stock but it is very nice.

http://m.engadget.com/2012/06/15/miui-reaches-google-play-as-mihome-launcher/?icid=eng_latest_art

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[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] EPayne123:
Except for the fact that in some App Icons it will show almost a white transparent square at the end of the text in the background of the App Names text. Updated OP with link to where I found out about this.

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[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Neku_Sakuraba:
Is there any way I CA get this to connect to my nook?
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leapinlar:
No. Mics do not work on the nook at all, bluetooth, headset, whatever. They don't work.

Sent from my Nook Color running ICS and Tapatalk
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] Imtiaz369:
I am using creeds 3.2

but here is a signal bar problem

it stuck in 1 point

plz help me

how to fix this
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] vEget7:
der's no solution for that for now,sir pratty is busy on his phone,maybe nxt tym he will fix that..
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] neil05:
Try to reflash the rom. Hope it will help:)
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] deathviper:
this is a bug of creed3.2
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] neilerzzzz:
Hello sir :D That is actually a bug not just in Creeds ROM 3.2. It is also a bug of other custom roms that uses a modified systemui.apk (the application used to have a status bar which is built in on a stock rom)

Mr. Pratyush Creed used that modified app as a default systemui.apk it doesn't actually have a fix. (right now) that bug is bearable. even though its stucked at 1 bar, you may actually have 2 or 3 bars. Which means you can still send messages and your signal is not really weak.

One thing annoying about it is that you don't know if you have max signal, 2 bars, and also 1 bar. but if you do not want to be disturbed or annoyed by that signal bug, i suggest you change into another Custom ROM or revert back to stock rom :D ;)
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] funnypharmacist:
Try Try!

Revert back to stock ROM then try Flashing Creeds v3.2.

Hope This helps
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] Sean De Jesus:
This is a bug on Creeds' Fusion v 3.2 , Im recently using this ROM and it shows 1 bar signal even the signal is strong in my area , Pratyush is working on it :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] donsh00tmesanta:
The eptouch?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Wizard Knight:
the dev that was mainly working on it ditched, and by then CM9 was a couple of weeks away so it was never picked up again. It got pretty far, though. you can probably still find it on rootz
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dante32278:
Yup. But it was in beta so I wouldn't use it as a daily. It was better than stock GB but needs some upkeep for a daily.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sirkuttin:
It's all about CM9. the e4gt came too late to the party for much to care for cm7.
[HTC EVO 3D] lftrpllr507:
I used the wire trick to s-off and root my cdma 3vo, but my touchscreen started going out so i had to run the RUU so Sprint would fix it. I now have it back in working order, I'm still s-off but it says "**LOCKED**" at the top of my bootloader. How do I go about re-rooting it? I just wanna make sure I do the right method, so i don't screw anything up. Yes, I have searched and I can't find any posts relating to my situation.
[HTC EVO 3D] ElJimmy:
Install a recovery and flash a rooted Rom as long as you are s off.
[HTC EVO 3D] kickyoace:
U can flash hboot 1.4 if ur s-off and run revolutionary
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mahbitty:
Does anyone here know if the Europe version will be the same as the US version?

XO Skins has the Europe version shipping, but the US is only preorder. I got a 50% off coupon from their newsletter Code: XOFD502012

Theer stuff is the best and looks and feels great. I want to order it so I have it when I get my phone and I don't want to waste the code.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chria01:
Thank you for that coupon. Last time I bought one of theirs it was only 30% off.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mariotme:
Thanks for the heads up buddy.

But how did you know they are ready to ship?

Both the EU and non EU says:

**Pre Order Your skin will ship at or before the release date**

and whats the difference between the EU and the non EU? :confused:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mahbitty:
xoskins[/url] dot com/cell-phone-skin-protectors/samsung-skin-protectors/samsung-galaxy-s-3-screen-protector-europe

Says shipping now, all the others say pre order I am guessing because the SGSII had like 5 different versions.

I am a noob on here so it won't let me link
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mariotme:
From my understanding all sgs3 variants share the same identical exterior look
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mahbitty:
Ok cool. I will grab a screen from them and as soon as the carbon fiber comes out, get it too.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Tomatoes8:
I have only ever tried Zagg and Ishieldz because those two dominate the much smaller Canadian market. I found ishieldz to be pretty clear on my GS2. Has anyone ever tried both XOskins and ishieldz before? Is one much better than the other? Thanks.

I already had my mind set on Clarivue dry screen protectors because those you honestly barely notice but the Clarivue on my HTC One X was so small it looked ridiculous. I already purchased the Clarivue for the GS3 but if it doesn't install properly or is cut to small I have to go either wet application or no application.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mariotme:
Tbh i never tried any of the ones you mentioned but i already ordered a XOskins screen protector using the 50% discount code.

From my search i found some really nice reviews for the XOskins in general.

From my understanding none of the Dry application screen protectors will cover the front of the phone (whole glass part) thats why i went with wet Screen Protectors
[Galaxy S III Accessories] clninja:
I tried the discount code and it didn't work
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mariotme:
Weird! i did my purchase like an hour ago :confused:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] DINLONG:
Code worked for me. Just ordered full body kit. $14.03 shipped after discount, can't beat that. Let's hope I like it!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] clninja:
Code works for normal checkout. It wasn't working for google checkout
[Galaxy S III Accessories] konman795:
Did anyone get their skin in yet? I just got mine yesterday, applied perfectly but I noticed it isn't as good looking as the one I had on my Gnex. I can see a good bit more orange peel compared to how it was...I am a little disappointed.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mariotme:
Did 24/48 hours pass after Applying it?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] konman795:
Yeah, it's been 3 days now. Considering other options now since this looks like the SGP flex.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Wond3r:
Cant beat that?

The xtremeguardz come out way less
[Galaxy S III Accessories] DINLONG:
Do you have any experience with those? I was originally looking at that brand but from what I read in the other thread it seems that the general consensus is those are junk. Many people said they weren't worth it even for super cheap.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kmoore11:
I ordered my XO screen protector yesterday before I realized this thread was here. Sent them a message saying I forgot to use the coupon code and was hoping they could apply that. They just sent me a refund for half of what I paid.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Fornowagain:
A little disappointed with their service so far. I ordered three skins, only received two. Contacted them a few times via different routes over the last few days and no response.

EDIT: They eventually got back to me, said they'd ship another and include a spare. Fair enough.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Fornowagain:
Again disappointed here. Put the skins on an ipad3 and S3. Noticed odd looking marks on the surface. Left it over a day to dry out. Still hoping it goes on its own but it looks permanent to me. Hard to explain, looks like marks on the surface (not the adhesive screen side) from contact with the plastic bag they were shipped in. Large sections of frosted areas and then a few clear areas where the bag wasn't making contact. Can only be seen at an angle, not direct on. It's a damn shame, as the skins fit brilliantly. Especially the S3, cut outs are perfect and the screen is nice and smooth to the touch. Easily the best wet material I've tried.