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[Galaxy S III Accessories] brfield:
How are these compared to xtreme guard? I have some XGs in the mail and can't wait to get something to protect this beautiful phone, just kinda scared of bad protectors.

Zagg has an orange peel effect, and adds a tkn of friction making stuff like fruit ninja impossible.

Getting XG this week sometime.

Might order one of these just to see what's up with them. Need some more reviews first though.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] immunityx:
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Came up to $3.94 shipped, couldnt resist now i will have both this one and XG
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ge3kswag:
In my opinion this slays the XG, i really feel like these are the best one's I've ever used. It feels so smooth, it's like it's not there. I mean if anything else. it's only $3 to find out. But dude, these protectors are awesome.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] avataranjie:
What's this life time warranty thing?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ge3kswag:
I was wondering the same thing, soooooooooooo..........................................:

LIFETIME REPLACEMENT

Q: What is Skinomi.com's Lifetime Replacement Guarantee?

A: The purchase of TechSkin™ film includes a lifetime replacement guarantee. Yes, you read it right! We are confident that TechSkin is the toughest and the only film protector you'll ever need. If ever a properly installed TechSkin is scratched, torn, or damaged, just send it back with your proof of purchase and original packaging, and we'll replace it only for the cost of shipping and handling.

We want our customers to be fully satisfied with their purchases. Purchasing one TechSkin and properly installing it to protect a particular device is all you'll ever need. We are sure that TechSkin is the toughest, most durable film protector you'll find in the market. If it ever fails to do its job, then we'll replace it. It's that simple.

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Q: How do I qualify for a replacement?

A: Our Lifetime Replacement Guarantee applies to any properly installed TechSkin™ film that have become scratched, torn, or damaged while protecting your device.

** The replacement guarantee does not cover silicone cases, installation errors including air bubbles, dust or dirt caught underneath the TechSkin, and improper alignment of the film on your device. Please follow the installation instructions carefully when applying TechSkin.

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Q: How do I get a replacement?

A: Please follow the steps below to receive your replacement:

Step 1: Replacement form

Fill out the product replacement form.

Step 2: Request your replacement

Fax the product replacment form along with a copy of the invoice/receipt containing your Skinomi product purchase to (909) 236-5055.

Step 3: Shipping your replacement

Your replacement Techskin is free of charge. A shipping and handling fee will apply for all replacements.

Step 4: Send back the original

Send back your original TechSkin along with the order invoice/registration number once you receive the replacement. If you do not send back the original, that item will be void of the Liftetime Replacement Guarantee and be disqualified for any future replacements. Please send your original TechSkin and order invoice/registration number to:

Skinomi.com

ATTN: Product Replacement

2188 Pomona Blvd. Bldg. J

Pomona, CA 91768-3332

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Q: Why do I need to send the original back?

A: Not sending the original back after receiving your replacement voids the Lifetime Replacement Guarantee for that item and will be disqualified for future replacements.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] neotoky:
I would also like to add that the skinomi completely covers the whole front screen which wraps around the button and front speaker. It just leaves the ffc and proximity and light sensors uncovered.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chadster214:
I guess this is cheap.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Kilroy672:
I just placed my order even though I dont have the phone yet, but I will. Damn good price. the website is selling it for $19.95.

http://www.skinomi.com/sagasiii.html
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jasvncnt1:
Thanks just ordered 2. I was actually just going to open a thread looking for a screen protector that actually covers the whole screen lol. Thanks to your post I dont have to.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ge3kswag:
I'm glad people at taking advantage of this. Mine arrived before my phone and i just left them in my car, didn't even want to look at them til the phone came. As soon as it was delivered, even before i turned i installed it. It took like 3mins and bam!!!!!! let it set for an hr and done. it's clear, super smooth and covers the whole screen.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] zmore:
Thanks again. Skinomi was just delivered. STILL WAITING ON THE PHONE, THOUGH. :eek:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] thearch1tect:
man I ordered one of these a few hours ago for the .99 deal and decided i should probably order another one just in case and the price is up to 9.95 :mad:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Vaanhoot:
Does it also cover the bevelled edges of the screen? I have tried two screen protectors and they both don't stick to the edges of the phone because of the bevel and it looks bad.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Nivek91:
Bought 2 yesterday. Money well spent. Time for a case. Too many to choose from haha.

Sent from my SGH-T999
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SeanPR1:
Put Skinomi on last night, let sit overnight, put on the tpu case I got with it at best buy to tide me over until OB Defender comes out. The top right corner got pushed up and won't stick back down. Just a word of warning, I guess not so bad, I only wasted 99 cents.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] rodriguez236:
How did you get it for 99 cents? Yesterday it was 9.95 and today it is 9.95
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ge3kswag:
Damn, guess they saw the error in their ways or so many orders and chged the price. well still one of the cheapest around and works better than all others.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ge3kswag:
This could be your placement, i have my Rearth slim fit case on and no edge issue. I also have a Cruzerlite TPU case and same, so edge issues.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] thearch1tect:
I guess I got lucky before they changed the price?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] bigb252:
Damn. I hesitated and missed out. Such is life..
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ronin4740:
Mine have arrived and will be going on the phone this evening.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] LLStarks:
The peeling seems to be a recurring problem with the screen protectors that cover both sides of the earpiece and home button.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kingwp1:
I made a thread about this deal before this thread. I posted in there about the defect mine came with. Did anyone in here who got one of the cheap ones have a problem with the screen protector being stuck to the inside of the plastic bag it was packaged in? Mine was hard to get out of the baggy, and where it had touched the bag, it had weird looking bubble imprints. I'm letting it sit overnight to see if they will go away, but I'll try to get a picture up tomorrow.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kryptonite_2448:
Skinomi Discount

For those who missed the Amazon deal and still are interested, you can order directly from Skinomi and use the promo "SKINOMI25" and you will receive 25% off your purchase. The discount is good whenever. I used these skins on my Palm Pre and my HP TouchPad and they're awesome.

They're clear, and if you do have any scuffs it clears them right up. They're also very durable. I never once had a single problem with my Pre and the cover was on it for 18+ months, with no problme taking it in and out of my pocket without a case. Never comes up! Highly recommend. Just be sure to follow directions and take your time.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] projek7:
i have the exact same problem with the bubble imprints. installed fine and the protector itself is great but with the screen off i can see exactly where the screen protector was stuck to the plastic bag. 0.99 cents , not complaing but just letting you all know now that some of yours may have the same problem.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] JawjaBill:
Ditto! Anybody got a Zagg HD coupon?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] clockcycle:
Shoot these are my favorite skins/screen protectors and missed the special, because this is posted in a generic s3 accessories subforum, which excludes the i9300.

I got some xtremeguards using the big75 for 75% off, but would have liked some skinomi as well..

Wish the mods would consolidate or link all "s3" accessories subforums in to one, since we basically share an exterior (except the verizon version)..

-CC
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ronin4740:
*edit*

I'm retracting this statement. I just realized that I think I know what caused the dent in the screen protector and if it's what I think it was then had I not had the protector on the display would probably be scratched where the dent is...

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Day two after install... Something that the Galaxy S III shared my pocket with has left a big depression in the screen protector. I'm now quite glad I ordered three of these when they were .99 cents.

The lifetime exchange policy on these is great except that the cost to get a replacement film only is $2.95 for shipping/handling and if you want the full retail box it's $4.95. They're currently going for $6.95 on Amazon... Doesn't seem like much of a warranty to me... More like a frequent purchasers program.

I'll call them tomorrow and see if they'll ship the film only for free. Meanwhile I'll replace this one tonight and see if it lasts a little longer. Never had this issue when I had Ghost Armor on my other phones so I'm leaning towards replacing this one with Ghost Armor next time I'm in S.F. and near a mall with one of their kiosks.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
Update: It seems that the MDPI devices which were manufactured at later times have been implemented with Sony protection, which does not allow you to unlock the boot-loader with the current version of s1Tool. You will need to use the Official Sony method and loose the DRM keys in the process.

Follow the following steps to unlock the bootloader of your Xperia 2011 device.

Unlcoking bootloader lets you flash custom kernels and ROMs to your device.

If you end up doing something wrong, flash firmware using flashtool.

I do not care if you spill coffee on your phone while doing all this. I will try to help you as much as I can, in such a case, but I can never guarantee

If you unlock your bootloader by this method, you will not loose the DRM keys of your phone. This means that apps like Track ID will work even on unlocked bootloader.

You can lock your bootloader again, and flash the stock Sony Firmware, and your phone will be as it was when it came from factory.

1. Saftey Pin

2. Short Piece of Wire

3. USB Cable [MicroUsb male to USB male]

4. s1tool [Here]

1. Download the s1tool.rar and extract the files to your Desktop (for referencial purposes)

2. Open up Phone Dialer app, and type

*#*#7378423#*#*

3. Go to Service Info... Configuration... And see whats there in Rooting Status. If it reads like:

Rooting Status:
Bootloader unlock Status: Yes

proceed. Else, do not attempt to unlock the bootloader

1. Connect the piece of wire with the USB Cable and the saftey pin as shown.

This is your testpoint cable.

1. Open up the back cover of your phone.

2. Remove the Battery of your Phone

3. Locate the test point taking help of the images given below.

1. Plug in the microUSB Port of the USB cable to your phone (Along with one wire end connected).

2. Take the sharp end of the saftey pin, and hold it on the test point.

3. Keep the pin in place using your left hand.

4. Using your right hand, plug in the male USB end of the USB port into your PC.

Windows will try to find the drivers and will attempt to install them.

5. Remove test point wire from the test point now.

PC will fail to install drivers automatically. Now, follow the steps taking help of the screenshots given below to install the drivers automatically.

1. Open s1tool.exe as shown

2. You will get a window as shown.

3. Click on Patch SEMCBoot.

4. Hold saftey pin end on test point as before, using the left hand.

5. Click on Testpoint Ready.

6. You will get the following window, with the progress bar at the bottom.

7. As soon as you get this window, insert the USB Cable to the PC.

8. You will get the following message,

PROCESSING…
REMOVE TESTPOINT NOW, THEN PRESS “READY”

thus confirming detection of the phone.

9. Remove the saftey pin from the Test Point.

10. Now, click on Test Point Ready once again, and you will get the following window.

11. Disconnect Phone from PC.

You are Done

Hit Thanks if this post helped, is helping or, will help you.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
Download any kernel from the development section. It will come as a single file

boot.img

1. Open up Flashtool and follow the steps as shown (position of mouse shows where to click):

2. Remove the Flashtool ToolBox window at the last step to check the log.

3. Re-boot device.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
puppet13th for Xperia Active Test Point Image

this post for letting me do the whole thing for the first time

Google Images for Obvious reasons
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Till-Kruspe:
Wooah...too many step...too many risk...btw nice tutorial...I been looking for this for ages...(step by step with pictures) :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
It's not at all risky. You can do it without any fear. I promise.

:)

While doing it myself, I even spilled coffee on my phone. Still I could do it. :D.

Just sit with a cool head and in a cool place, and all should be fine. :)

Thanks,

Rick
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] &$m%M6:
awesome, the tutorial.

thank you. will bootloader unlhock today.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
One small mistake...

MicroUSB male to USB male.

Both are male ports.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
Thanks for the correction.

:)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Spex:
i thought test point method works even if it says "Bootloader unlock status: No"

pls correct me if im wrong
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] physcodelic:
little confuse with your image sir

the test point cable attached on the microUSB male right??

I've found different step on creating test point cable.

Their methode told me to attach the other side on the battery's negative socket/ground.

which method is safe, sir?

I haven't unlock the bootloader yet.

I need your advice and suggestion, cause I want to try cm7.2 stable on my lww.

sorry OOT: I need your review for CM7.2 stable on LwW WT19i guys :p
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
Yea. Its 100% safe. I tried it myself.

You can connect the ground and one end of the wire too, but that's a bit complicated.

This is simpler.

I tried it myself. Puppet13th did the same way. And so did many other people.

Thanks,

Rick

Is It? As far as my knowlege goes, unlocking bootloader when not allowed, will not let you enter flashboot mode.

Thanks,

Rick
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Someguyfromhell:
Both ways are possible.

The outer metal part of the microUSB is also ground, so it will also work.

You can also connect it to the battery ground, if you want. Which one is better for you.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Feanor88:
If Service Menu says "Bootloader unlock allowed: NO" it will be impossible to enter fastboot mode, even after patching bootloader through test point method.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] physcodelic:
yep,,,it simpler than connect the cable on the battery's socket.

just wrap the cable on the microUSB cable right?

there aren't any special tricks on wrapping the cable?

I'm sorry for asking to much

Just to make sure anything checked, before I try to unlock :o
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
NO. NO specal tricks :D

So you just need to ensure connectivity. And that's it.

:)

Thanks,

Rick
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ChavitoArg:
Do you need the other testpoint pictures? (:

I did not follow this guide, but I used this method and I recommend it
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
:)

Other Test Point Pictures are there on the Internet.

But I can get clearer pictures for Xperia Mini Pro, and Arc S myself by tommorow. So other than those, if someone can give me clear pictures (as puppet13th did), it will be extremely helpful.

Thanks,

Rick
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] najodleglejszy:
this topic should be pinned :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] SpliFFdu95240:
Thanks, need picture for mini pro
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] DragonClawsAreSharp:
Will be up by tomorrow. Sorry for the delay. Forgive me.

In the mean time, you can get a picture from the third post of this thread. Check the second reference I have mentioned. There, in that link click on the first link referred.

Thanks,

Rick
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] manfio:
if my mini pro says Bootloader unlock allowed: NO, the method of omnius-server will work?

i know i have to pay, but if it work, im gone pay the money...

all i want is my bootloader unclock :S
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] i_catt:
how to tell if the bootloader is already unlocked?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
On stock rom type *#*#7378423#*#* -> service info -> configuration -> Rooting Status -> Bootloader unlocked:yes

Or you connect in fastboot mode to flashtool and it should say: Bootloader Status: Rooted :good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] i_catt:
* # * # 7378423 # * # * says "YES"

I connect with the volume button + and FlashTool says:

21/025/2012 22:25:31 - ERROR - Drivers need to be installed for connected device.

21/025/2012 22:25:31 - ERROR - You can find them in the drivers folder of Flashtool.

try doing a testpoint and I came this:

qcReceivePacket: can't get packet start.

I do not understand what's wrong!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
If it says bootloader unlocked: yes, your bootloader is unlocked. Install the drivers from flashtool folder and try again...

The error for testpoint is because your device is too new, it can't be unlocked by testpoint method, correct if I'm wrong :good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] i_catt:
try drivers FlashTool folder and got the same results.

my computer is very new 12W28????

if so new I can do to unlock it?

CM9 want help!!

I am very grateful for your answers!!!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
But if it says "bootloader unlocked: yes" in service menu, then try to flash the custom kernel. Hold volume up and connect the phone to pc and open flashtool, click the flash and fastboot mode, select kernel to flash, select the kernel, it will flash it.

If your phone isn't recognized, try to set up the android-sdk and the fastboot driver like in my bootloader unlocking guide ( in my signature and sticked) :good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] i0nsn0w:
Question to mk16

Deleted by me.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] atmos929:
I have not seen this in forums, but saw something from an Omnius reseller:

erm... you know... just by posting this here I just realized I had totally misunderstood this and I thought it meant older phones would not be supported, but it was the other way around... my phone should not be supported by Omnius (it says 12w16), yet it was able to unlock it... O_o...

at least I can tell you I tried s1tool as well, and it was not bricked either.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] i0nsn0w:
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[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] atmos929:
I would like to share my findings regarding attempting to unlock a phone that says "unlock allowed: no"

Apparently test point method and s1tool can unlock the bootloader, I got notifications from s1tool, flashtool and Omnius that my phone was already bootloader unlocked... BUT it seems that the real limitation for "bootloader unlock allowed: no" phones is that fastboot is disabled, and searching through all the forums I only found one post of someone stating that no dev has been able to enable fastboot on these devices.

So, I even restored (relocked) the bootloader with s1tool in order to now try Omnius.

The good news is, Omnius works... I really have no idea how it did it, but Omnius did unlock my "unlock allowed: no" phone, and it uses the same test point method... the bad news is that it required me to buy an "Android single unlock license" for 15 euros... so I really hope it will be worth it.

Good luck everyone.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] amxthan0:
Hey M New In This Forum But Ive Tested Many Roms On My Lww But Only Thing Is I Cant Flash Kernal My Bootloader is Locked M bit Confused but How Shud I Do it Via Wootan Server Or Omnius But ....

I'm Still Waiting For a right ans And even if I want to do it via Wootan or Ominus i Cant See There is a way i can do it online Coz M From India

This Some how I want my Lww to be unlocked (The Status Is No ) I guess Its been A long time Someone Must have already unlocked It So Please Help me m Bugged With This Stock Kernal ..

Thanks
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] pa33vel:
All works fine :)

Big thanks ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] eswawan:
Im planning to unlock my bootloader

I've search in google, but it seems like im too many searching and got confused :confused:

So this is my phone detail

Type : WT19i

Bootloader unlock allowed : yes

Manufacture : 12w06

It is safe to use this method????

Sent from my Sony Ericsson T105i
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] pa33vel:
Yes , I'll try , works fine ;)

P.s sorry for my bad English
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] thgm22:
SK17a "qcReceivePacket: can't get packet start"

Good evening everyone! I am and have a technical assistance here in Brazil, I have a Sk17a a client who does not care. Its consumption in the power supply when I press power is only 0.03A which indicates a software failure. But when I try to flash the setool3 this error happens. There was never any attempt to change or update software. Already tried s1tool also of the same error.I need to update it to reconnect but can not Can it 12W19? sorry for my english apprentice. Please if anyone can help me
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Konvict64:
The question is: does somebody can unlock branded phone bootloaders for free? :-/. I mean, the xperia play is getting old now and people who knows how to do it can unlock our phones for free. Give us freedom for free
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] cibulak:
I got a problem, after step IV. 10. I got only this message:

cReceivePacket: can't get packet start

and nothing else happened...

Xperia Active ST17i

Bootloader unlock allowed : yes

S1 Boot Version: 1241-3656 R9A029

Any hints would be really appreciated...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] cibulak:
New security

Aha... there is some Sony security stuff on all the new models so their bootloader cannot be unlocked using the test point method - somebody correct me if I am wrong...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] rachinda:
Relock the Bootloader
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] moeenur:
thanks for your step by step guide with pictures...i have nothing to ask about your instructions but if anything goes wrong, will it cause any harm of my device?