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[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] PMentior:
**Update**

I have removed this mod

temporarily

as I was have some issues with the connection between my pixi coil and the copper tape. I should have this fixed in the next couple of days.

Use the following steps as a frame work for your own mod not as a comprehensive guide!

**Update 2**

I have redone my mod and have updated this posted with new or modified steps.

My new build adds a little more bulge due to using a shot section of soldered wire.

There isn't really all that much to it.

Material needed:

Galaxy S3 (obviously;))]

Palm Touchstone - I got the kit that includes the power supply and usb cord because some people have been having trouble with using other cords

Palm Pixi Touchstone Back

Copper Tape

Soldering Iron

Other Materials:

Double Sided Tape

Electrical Tape

Steps:

1) Peels the Coil out of the Pixi Back

After you get the black sticker off you will see all the pieces of the coil still stuck to the Pixi Back.

The 4 small metal disks spaced around the coil are important so move them too.

Carefully remove all these pieces and reassemble them back onto the black sticker

Tip) I used the touchstone base

(Unplugged!)

to help align the metal disks correctly. This helped the magnetic attachment between the phone and the dock. Just reassemble the coil assemble on the touchstone dock and the magnets in the dock pull the disk into the correct place on its own.

2) The copper tape is used to 'move' the leads on the Pixi back to the correct position so they line up with the contact points of the GS3

Don't let the 2 leads touch each other!

You need to add a little cushion under the ends of the copper tape so they connect properly.

3)

Required step:

The contact between the original pixi contact point and the copper tape needs to be soldered to maintain the connection.

Note) I had trouble getting the copper tape soldered directly to the pixi contact point. I used a small wire to connect the pixi contact with my new copper tape contacts. The wire was scavanged from an old extra USB cord I had laying around.

4) Use some electrical tape to cover the soldering points to make it look nice and to reduce risk of shorting.

5) Put the GS3 back back on and check the fit then place the GS3 on the touchstone and see if it works.

6) Adjust positioning if needed.

**edit**

I just went off the pictures/videos stu5797 has posted.

I may have missed something as I wrote this from memory of what I did. The mod was a lot of trial an error as I only went off of a few pictures.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] tarpon6:
What did you use to make the bumps for the contacts?
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] PMentior:
I just used a little bit of wadded up electrical tape underneath the copper foil. So far that part at least has made consistent contact.

I have been have trouble with the connection between the coil and the copper tape (this connection is under some black electrical tape in my picture, not the part that has the cushion under it.)and need to work on that the next few days. It will probably be solved with a bit of soldering (no modification will be done to the main part of the phone only the back cover and will be fully reversible) as I was too lazy to do it that way the first time.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] faulkton:
i'm hoping that somewhere deep within China some eager little entrepreneur is making a cheap back cover that has the contacts already in it and they will appear on Ebay shortly.

Don't really want to wait until September for the Samsung and the thought of rigging it myself with tape and thin wires makes me nervous.. i take the back cover off too often to change out batteries and figure eventually i'd cross the wires and maybe ruin the phone.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] jiggytom:
Just ordered a pixi back and touchstone for about 8/9 bucks shipped on Amazon.
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] stu5797:
Unfortunately soldering is needed on the pixi back with copper tape to give the phone a constant great charge. Dont forget to get magnets and copper tape:-)
[Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)] PMentior:
I was hoping to avoid soldering with my first install. It work great for a while but then started to lose connection. I figured that I was probably going to have to solder it so I ordered 2 pixi backs to begin with in-case I screwed one up.

I don't think adding more magnets are really a good idea. Adding them to the phone will probably mess with the compass pretty badly. The touchstone system has the mags built into the base and just some metal pieces in the phone. If I can find something to replace the tiny metal disks in the cover though it should help keeping the phone onto the dock.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] king-dano:
Hey guys, I have updated my Xperia to 4.0.4 ( via ftf file). I was looking at theese posts about root and they are so complicated that I couldnt figure out I it would work or not. Can someoe please post a link to the simplest way possible to root my phone? Maybe a simple explanation attached?

Thanx
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] Saga3282:
Easy way to root Xperia S ICS 4.0.4

This is the easiest way i have found here, you have to use Fastboot tool in order to be able to flash .elf files, remember that you can only root your phone if it is bootloader unlocked already, follow the following info: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1729280
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] mtechfan:
Maybe OP is looking for a one click method that does not require an unlocked bootloader :confused:
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] king-dano:
No no. Bo need for one click. ( would be nice ;)) I have the unlocked bootloader cause I already tried to root. Thanx for the flashing method. Will try it tomorow.

Sent from my Xperia S

OoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooO

Update:

Everything is working fine. Root worked and I have already deleted the sony bloatware :) thanx again...
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] dlads:
Just thinking if anyone has made a mod to have the LG 4X's lockscreen on the SGS3, it looks superb.

I'll have a look at it myself, but wasn't sure if anyone else was in the process of porting it or not?

Cheers.

EDIT: Just downloading the system dump file for the LG 4X, it should be in there right?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] danarama:
Have you see this? Maybe it can help you on your way

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1597928
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Jinsuke32:
Any news on this?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] dlads:
None m8, came to a head and gave up, I've asked a few devs, will report back if I hear anything.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sunnyFTW:
yesterday i rooted my motorola fire xt311 2.3.5 via super one click and all the sudden "3g mobile hotspot" usb tethering stopped working :( i installed many 3rd party software like moto tether etc etc but only "easytether" worked , then i came to know it has blocked all secure sites like FB,play ETC ETC :'(

i tried unrooting still cant get usb tethering working directly from my device....

any suggestion ??
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Avilove.Cullen:
Use wifi tethering.. check out my signature :)

Si usted le da sentido a continuación, obtener el respeto .. Mi mente joven que ;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sunnyFTW:
thanks for reply but it needs

"Requirements:-

1.Rooted Phone

2.Wifi enabled Laptop or PC

3.Root explorer or any other application which gives system access

4.File in the attachement "

i have non of the above :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speed_bot:
flash your stock f/w with data wipe...it will be as good as new...and things will work as intended
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sunnyFTW:
elaborate pls :|
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speed_bot:
install any stock firmware of your device with a data wipe .........this will fix it.........if you want flashing of firmware instructions refer your device specific thread sir......
[General Questions and Answers] HighxTech:
I need help, Ive searched high and low for an answer and have found none that work.

I have an Optimus LTE p935 with cyanogenmod9. Yesterday I tried to fix the baseband unknown problem and i restarted m phone and there was no service, i did the *#*#4636#*#* and checked the IMEI and it said 0.

I have a back up of before i did the baseband.img but when i restored it it still says 0. I tried a factory reset and its still 0. I can get a stock ROM because the stock rom for the p935 is unrootable and there is none so i cant flash back to stock.

I cant find an /EFS folder or the nv_data files etc.and the /data/lgdrm folder is empty...and i dont have a backup of the efs stuff

Is there anyway I can restore the IMEI??!!:crying:
[General Questions and Answers] HighxTech:
UPDATE

After about 30 hours of searching i found the answer! hopefully this might help someone in the future.

I loaded up the v10f KDZ and installed it, though in korean the second time it booted i had service!! HALLELUJAH!

So now all I have to do is root, install CM9 and ill be good to go!

LG Optimus LTE (TELUS) P935, P930 conversion CM9 nightlies.:D:good:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ImARaptor:
Has anyone purchased a case like this? I am assuming that it is a TPU case with an aluminum bezel thingy around the outside. I would like to see it on a phone to see how much thicker it makes the phone (it looks to be a very thin alternative to a full aluminum bezel). I also am curious as to if it is actually TPU or another material. Thoughts? :)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Blue-Samsun...ccessories&hash=item231edaa84b#ht_1465wt_1071

P.S. It is also fairly cheap. ;)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Wond3r:
It doesnt mention that its TPU.

To me, it looks like a plastic back. I think that if it fell, the clips would break that hold the back to the aluminum.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] OneStepAhead:
looks like aluminum and polycarbonate to me, I doubt it's TPU. TPU isn't brittle enough to clip like that, which is why you don't see many TPU cases for slider phones.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] lopezpm:
That would be sweet though if it were made with TPU along the back with that bezel. Looks nice.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jaxidian:
That was my first thought as well!

Sent from my phone. Prepare for atrocious Swype typos.
[HTC One X] ul49:
Here are some things that are really driving me crazy, to the point where I'm considering returning the phone for the s3 or iPhone:

-Sending sms messages (using handcent app) I often get the 'unable to send message' notification, even when I have full service. The notification repeats over and over again until I delete the message.

-Google voice voicemails not sending notifications. I can't see if I have any received any voicemails until I open google voice and all the sudden all the notifications come in.

-no 'favorites' tab on the phone app. Favorites exist under groups, but for some reason you can't put the favorites down on the menu to make quick calls easier.

-uploading photos to facebook using 'facebook for htc sense' or regular facebook app often freeze part-way through, even with good wifi connection.

-Often times when I delete emails on the gmail app they still appear in my inbox when I view gmail on my computer. Also can't seem to make gmail automatically update upon opening.

-CALENDAR NOTIFICATIONS: Even when I turned off the facebook calendar sync so I wouldn't get 20 birthday reminders every day, the notifications still won't go away. Anything I put in the calendar pops up on the lock screen every single time, even the day before sometimes. Should I use a different calendar app? I like using the 'productivity' lock screen, but this "feature" is killing me.

Would rooting/ROMing fix these issues? I'm afraid to do it because I'd still like to be able to return the phone if the issues persist.
[HTC One X] nooomoto:
I would root and install any one of the various ROMs available. Your issues are with Sense 4.0, not the phone itself.
[HTC One X] shadehh:
-sending sms messages - really doesn't sound like it's a HOX problem

-google voice voicemails same as above?

-no 'favorites' tab - tyou can create a widget of your favorites... big deal, either create a widget for that on your homescreen or return the phone already

-facebook pic uploads - not experienced that

-gmail sync... seems like another problem you seem to be having that you are blaming on the htc one x

-how about opening the calendar app and tick and untick what you want your calendar to display and what not?

many of the problems you've experienced i have not experienced, even as i was on stock. Just saying
[HTC One X] forumhookersdotcom:
Just root it or hard reset it.

And the favourite option is there , just explore your phone more .

Or flash the venomx and enjoy with hox .
[HTC One X] neversayoceans:
U have a defective piece...and some of those are not problems...spend some time with your phone to work it out.
[HTC One X] BarryH_GEG:
Always your choice.

Since I'm assuming it doesn't occur with the stock messaging app it has something to do with handcent. Write the developer via the market and see if they have any updates specific to the One X planned. Or, get an SGS3. You might want to check their forum first to make sure it's not an ICS compatibility issue.

Assuming the setting are correct on your phone, you need to go in to GV via the web and do this...

"Favorites" is an option under "Groups." It's one extra "tap" than if it were a dedictated tab. You can decide if that's a big enough deal to get an SGS3.

If it's happening with both apps it sound like something to do with what you're trying to upload. Try going in the gallery and share it from there. I've had no issue and don't remember seeing others post about it either.

Can't help you. I use ActiveSync push through the stock mail client and have GMail disabled in settings.

This was a problem before .11. I haven't seen it reported recently. Have you tried disabling notifications in the productivity lockscreen settings itself? If it's still happening maybe 2.05 will address it. A lot of the stock apps are receiving updates in 2.05.

Probably not. None of the problems you're reporting are at the level devs typically work in their ROMs. They tend to port the stock apps over as is or just tweak some of the settings options.
[HTC One X] hamdir:
get an iphone, be happy
[HTC One X] BarryH_GEG:
It's easy to blame HTC for everything that can go wrong on a One X and too many people do. Just like every other Android phone including the SGS3 app conflicts, badly written apps, apps not updated for ICS, and overuse of monitors and analyzers can cause problems. Nothing in OP's post indicates a h/w problem and his or her issues haven’t been widely reported.
[HTC One X] hamdir:
i really feel pitty for HTC really, these guys are damned if they do and damned if they dont

people are more forgiving on the small faults of apple, google and samsung for some reason, heck even sony is more forgiven

the curse of the small guy i guess...
[HTC One X] nooomoto:
You just called HTC the small guy? They are the third largest phone manufacturer in the world.
[HTC One X] BarryH_GEG:
Not really. And it's gotten worse since the end of 2011 when this chart was published.
[HTC One X] nooomoto:
Yeah they have dropped quite a bit, however I don't think it's at all accurate to call HTC the "little" guy. The OP's problems are not with the hardware, but HTC does it's fair share to screw themselves. They are backlogged with phones waiting for parts for warranty repair, which is why mine has been sitting at some repair facility now for 2 months.
[HTC One X] hamdir:
no i agree they did shoot themselves in the foot

the HOX has every ingredient to be a massive success, they have the reviews and the media pre release hype, the screen, the camera, the design and games

pitty early QC and the little issues are getting in the way

still it makes me wonder since when did we stop to enjoy ourselves really because i can't put my hox down the damn thing is just addictive but i admit i fixed most of my problems with unlocking and self effort

the bottom line they r fixable and you can easily unlock full enjoyment out of this device
[HTC One X] Kickasskev:
The gs3 its a magic phone, it will fix all your problems, widgets,messages,www dots, even money problems and family affairs
[HTC One X] nooomoto:
Yeah I just can't fathom why they would put SO much into the design of a device, and then put it together using such terrible hardware and protocols for quality control.
[HTC One X] hamdir:
the hardware is great mine is build like a rock, third time lucky

QC issues are much reduced now, they just rushed and had a screen adhesive issue that was reacting to heat, this is my theory, now this glue issue is fixed

also early software was over heating like crazy
[HTC One X] stuart0001:
Regarding gmail not syncing properly. Clear data from settings/apps/gmail
[HTC One X] Laurentius26:
All problems solved, HTC is again dragged down the drain, we talked about I-Phone a bit, a bit about Samsung....

Everyone happy, hooray we learned a lot again! :highfive:

@Op, all your demands are fulfilled, well done!

Are you going to keep the phone now? :D
[HTC One X] nooomoto:
Mine quit charging 2 weeks after I bought it, it's been in repair for 2 months waiting for a motherboard :(
[HTC One X] promethieus:
I am really loving this phone, I have had a couple of issues, but HTC will always be my brand, they were the first ones to bring and android phone to the world, they always were ahead of their time and are doing wonders.

I just need to get mine fully unlocked and I will be as happy as the piggy in the proverbial.
[HTC One X] BarryH_GEG:
The design's fine. Even using dynamic tension for the Wi-Fi connectors.

The hardware's fine too and from the tear down they didn't cheap-out on the components they chose.

Ding. ding. ding. We have a winner! My guess is with both Samsung and HTC racing to get their flagship's out first HTC pulled the trigger before the phone was finished.

In pre-release ROMs they had the capacitive button option for settings so the three dots were hidden. It didn't make in to production but is now reappearing in 2.05. When it comes out, 2.05 will be what 1.X should have been.

HTC doesn't build the displays. Acer, Sharp, and Sony do. Maybe because of complexity, being rushed, or both, clearly all three had issues as evidenced by the lamination problem causing "yellow spots." There were more issues with the displays than there should have been.

The tolerances for getting the phone assembly in to the solid cover are tight for the phone not to have creaks, raised edges, and other fitment issues. In the initial shipments they clearly were having issues. That's the same reason why some of the devices are having the Wi-Fi issue and others aren't. The fix isn't changing the connectors; it's putting spacers in so people don't compress it and most likely changing the assembly process so phones are put together more consistently. Like Hamdir said, there are plenty of perfect phones out there. Even early ones.

Hopefully for HTC's sake 2.05 and better build quality will overcome the rushed launch. Their future depends on it.
[HTC One X] Laurentius26:
@Op,

I need to clean my battery statistics in recovery mode otherwise it will look like my phone drains to much battery, I forgot about that tonight. :D

Do you know what I mean?

That sort of problems you get when you root your phone.

It's horrible. ;)
[HTC One X] stuart0001:
Deleting those stats doesn't achieve anything.
[HTC One X] Laurentius26:
Edit; post removed as it's off topic.
[HTC One X] niaxi:
I l my hox
[HTC One X] MadRed:
Just returned mine today on the last day of 30 day return policy. It was my second one and it had it's problems. QC is terrible.

First phone had these issues:

1. Ripples on the LCD, I did not even have to press slightly harder. Any time I would hit send button in SMS app is old get a ripple in the middle of the screen.

2. One of the 3 buttons one the bottom of the phone would barely light up. WTF???

Second phone had the following problems:

1. Huge gap between the screen and the shell on a lower right side. I could see the clip that hold the screen in the case and it would not stay in. So besides the light leak in that gap I also had a cracking problem. I could press that corner in and it would pop back out.

2. Vibrate motor was acting stupid. It's like it was out of balance. When typing a message it would provide different feedback from letter to letter. This was not the case with the first unit.

In short, these things should not happen. It's a great phone with all the awesome features and design, but the quality is not where it needs to be with a flagship phone.

I will wait and see maybe a new batch will be better.
[HTC One X] jimmy2027:
In my opinion, I usually find it funny how people make threats like "Imma switch to blah blah blah if this and that don't get solved."

Do S3 and Iphone necessary solve the problem you are having?

Is HOX really such an inferior device compared to others?

Personally, I do not see you having the problem so devastated that you HAVE TO change phones. I would understand if the hardware fails to function, then you really need to return your phone, but most of your problems are just software related and simply perform an update by flashing roms and see if they go away.
[HTC One X] ul49:
It's not that it's an inferior device, but simple things like voicemail, text messaging, and calendar notifications should not have issues on a device of this level. I switched to HOX from an iPhone because I wanted the freedom of Android and the power of a next-generation device. I have those things and love them, but some things that should be the most basic functions are really just not working properly.
[HTC One X] jimmy2027:
Get an update, is what I will tell you, seriously.

It is not because it is a "high end device" that everything will function perfectly.

Nothing is perfect, by the way.

Go flash some roms and also get updates on Google Play.

Who doesn't flash roms on a "high end device"?

I recommand ARHD 7.1 because thats what I am using :)

In addition, I have faux kernal 3b11 and also the radio version I flashed to the newest one.
[HTC One X] ul49:
I haven't flashed any roms because I've been unsure about whether or not I was going to keep the phone. Though everything I've ready seems like CleanRom would be the way to go.

Everything is updated on google play, so that's not the issue.
[HTC One X] jimmy2027:
Your statement seems paradoxical, contrary to your op.
[HTC One X] motumbo:
You've always find posts like these all around xda, no matter phone model, no matter OS. I think I'm getting really pissed off of posts like this.
[HTC One X] bigdirtyjase:
I have the same issue with the stock messaging app...but its more carrier related then anything else.

I've never used it before...so I can't comment on this

If you have people placed in the Favorites group...just use the People widget and set them to default call mobile or home number...problem solved. But yes not having a favorites tab is a quick annoying but it's not a deal breaker

I haven't had that issue...have you tried uploading the photo's with the facebook app??

I don't have that issue. sounds like a sync issue (phone not syncing to Gmail server fast enough)...then again I don't use the gmail app...I use the HTC Mail app (a lot more slick)

I have a feeling that it has done a sync before you got the chance to turn it off..have you gone into the settings of the productivity lock screen and unticked the facebook calander option (Personalize---> Lock screen style--->Swipe to Productivity-->Settings-->Display calendar events from)...that should solve that problem

If you are talking about the issues you have raised..then most likely not...most of them are stock apps and just need some tweaking where the others need to raise something to the dev of the app