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[Transformer TF300T General] lonewolf40:
Hi forum. I'm earning some rewards gift cards through my employers health insurance monitoring program. I have another month and a half to go, and will end up with around $300. (it HAS to be used for a store like BBuy/amazon/target/etc. Can't get plain Visa gift card)

Anyway, I was thinking of saving it for Black friday at best buy, hoping they will carry the TF300. (don't want T700 due to wanting to run emulators + cost of higher res screen and materials) However, i'm hearing that stores are not supplying or stopping their supply of TF300 to replace with the 700. I figure the price won't drop anytime soon either.

Does anyone think stores will do doorbusters for TF300's for black friday, or will they be old inventory and pushed out by the next few months? (which obviously would mean they wouldn't carry them nationwide for doorbusters if the stock is non-existent) I would love to save money and find this for similar price to the $250 transformer on 2011 BFriday, but can't expect it 100% to happen again.

Thanks for any suggestions!
[Transformer TF300T General] lonewolf40:
I guess I should specify that i'm looking for opinions to either wait till black friday, or buy sooner before inventory of the T300 disappears. (doubtful that there will be any big retail chain price drops before BFriday)
[Transformer TF300T General] blakerw87:
Anything could happen but I don't think the TF300 that would have a huge price drop. Its still one of the higher end tablets and retailers don't have any margins on them. You're probably looking at older models if any that will be discounted. I do think the tf300 price will drop pretty soon but probably not close to your $300 gift card.
[Transformer TF300T General] lonewolf40:
That's what I thought also. I wasn't inferring that the price would get to $300 or less, I just mentioned that amount as my motivator to pick up one of these. ;)

The wife wants and ipad, I want something android that is root/hack friendly, and is fast and has a great fan/development support. Plus the keyboard dock is tempting, i'm just not sure I can justify the extra cost just to end up using it for keyboard intensive DOS games like Tie Fighter. LOL :o
[General Questions and Answers] Camel Chops:
I've been on the phone to T-Mobile customer services this evening regarding another matter but while I was on the phone I was told that T-Mobile and Orange will be integrating even more later this year, possibly September. The guy on the phone said that more things will be shared between the two companies but he wouldn't elaborate further. Has anyone else heard anything about this? I'm wondering whether T-Mobile customers will have access to Orange swap ables and Orange Wednesdays?
[General Questions and Answers] mistermentality:
http://www.t-mobile.co.uk/shop/home-broadband/ has your answer :)

Dave

( http://www.google.com/producer/editions/CAownKXmAQ/bigfatuniverse )
[General Questions and Answers] Camel Chops:
I just found this if anyone is interested because it answers my question...

http://www.3g.co.uk/PR/June2012/t-m...verywhere-to-be-incorporated-into-orange.html
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Zkyfer:
First I want to say this before I get any messages saying "Google it", I have Google this since yesterday but no luck.

I want to know if there is a way to get the volume rocker to act as a music control when the screen is off. It is the same thing AOKP roms have, but the catch is I am on Darkside rom, and my Google searches has left me with potential mods that can boot loop or maybe even brick my phone. So my last resort is to ask you guys.

Edit: seems this can only be done by merging the sources of an AOKP rom with Darkside and recompiling them to make it work. This is what i herd from the AOKP team.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] VoiD_Dweller:
I don't think there is an easy way to accomplish this without screwing things up..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Zkyfer:
Sorry for late reply, but yeah for a noob like me this is way to complicated...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] LoopDoGG79:
Flash AOKP ICS, problem solved!! :D

Sent from the pink Unicorn from the Darkside. :D
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] texanman:
I have the strangest problem and I hope it is not just me. Youtube just flat out refuses to play over sprints 3g network on this phone. At first I thought it was just the youtube app but when I tried it through the browser using flash same thing. Even tried it using the html5 beta but no dice. Is youtube being blocked for rooted users? I am currently on the latest release of meanrom (but have tried other roms)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] baknblack:
I'm had this same problem on my og evo. The way I got it to work was by getting my msl, dial ##data#, edit, enter msl code. Advanced, set rtsp and whatever the other server is to 0.0.0.0 and port to 0. Be sure to write down the current values in case it doesn't work.

After that all my streaming media worked. Haven't had to touch this new evo.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] texanman:
I tried that but still no dice... Ill give it another try.. Watch it work this time

AND OF COURSE NOW IT WORKS...figures.... seems like removing those 2 useless proxies did the trick
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] baknblack:
My wife's og evo never had the problem and mine did. It's funny how the default values work on one phone and not another. Eh, who knows.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] flybot1050:
hey guys, new to this, just got a MP720, not much firmware about for this one, not must of anything really,

I did however find this site with links to the to original firmware from MPMAN,

using google translate haha, it seems the two flavours of chipset for this taplet,

Hynix NAND firmware:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/29403117/MP720 An 2.3_Hynix.rar

Micron NAND firmware:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/29403117/MP720 An 2.3_Micron.rar

Flash Tool:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/29403117/upgrade tool and Introduction.rar

that said i have not tested these FW's and cant vouch for the safety of using them,

I'm not a developer but hopefully they could be usefull for making a cyanogenmod for it (fingers crossed haha) or some one who has bricked there tap,

source:

https://slo-tech.com/forum/t528078

I have downloaded these files so if the link becomes dead please let me know and i will send them :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] flybot1050:
Firmware Testers Needed

Is theres anyone with a bricked MP720 to test these FW's? id like to upgrade my 2.2 tablet, but only if these FW's are known to work.

TESTERS NEEDED :)

thanks in advance :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] flybot1050:
Tested firmware, working fine, so it is all good for anyone with a bricked mp720/MID7020

would this be usefull for making a custom rom?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] m2snd:
Since last december, my tablet was bricked!!!

Wordked for me !!!

Thanks !!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] TeeJay3800:
Since no question has been asked here, moved to General section.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mizka90:
hail to the king baby!

works well! thank you!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rippiticu16:
when i tri to instal the firmware i have this errors

ERR_FWDN_DRV_IOCTRL_DEV_INITIALIZE

CFwdnPORT::Device_Init:FWDN RESPONSE PARAMETER FAILURE

Please HELP.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ancient998844:
Hello, need help with mpman mp720, followed instsruction from "upgrade firmware introduction" but the firmware utility does not detect my tablet's nand memory even after i turn off device and start by pressing volume up and power button,when i do this the brand logo disapaear and screen is black only with lcd backlite on, the table is in the device manager recognized as Android device and android composite adb interface.

The tablet don't start and remains blocked at word "android".

Any suggestion is welcome.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rippiticu16:
Try whit this FWDN v7_2.09 if not work try another version of FWDN ,you must see this in FWDN Low format whole memory before download
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] cipriutza:
I have manage with volume "-" and power

mine was hynix and has been flashed succesfuly

thanks
[HTC Rezound] instinctual07:
After spending several hours searching and trying various settings I decided to come ask for help. Like the title says I'm running Nils' Business ICS 4.0.3 Sense 3.6 and I can't get the Wifi Tether to connect with anything.

Settings are on:

per Nils' instructions.

Even though it took forever for me to figure out (huge noob) I relocked, flashed the 3.14.605.10 RUU, unlocked, rooted, re-installed aman ra, wiped all my data, and then ran the Aroma installer. Everything is working great except for the Tether.

I really did search like crazy in http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1508118&highlight=htc+rezound+ics and http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1540707 but nothing suggested in those worked. Anyone advice would be greatly appreciated.

Also, running S-On because the whole wire trick scares me haha
[HTC Rezound] chaos254:
I have my setup method set to auto with routing fix checked and it works great.
[HTC Rezound] instinctual07:
I've tried that sadly, with the device and setup both set to auto the computer says it's connected but it can't actually load anything.
[HTC Rezound] Tmask32:
Make sure u open super user first if WiFi tether is not asking for permission.
[HTC Rezound] instinctual07:
Ya, did that. Saw your post in the Nils' Sense 4 thread. Opened super user first and updated the binaries. Tether is asking for root permission and the computer thinks it's connected but the phone just won't recognize that it's connected and there's no data flow.

I flashed Nils' Business ICS 4.0.3 w/ Sense 4 v2.3 to see if that would help, same problem. Wiped and re flashed a couple of times but it didn't change anything.
[HTC Rezound] Tmask32:
Maybe try connecting to a different device. It might be something with ur pc
[HTC Rezound] instinctual07:
So far I've tried my PS3, Nook, and old Droid Eris. Nada. Bout ready to give up on this nonsense
[HTC Rezound] carngeX:
Tried the settings I posted?
[HTC Rezound] funnyangrykid:
Did u try setting it up as Generic ICS? Cuz on auto it sets up as ad-hoc which won't work

Sent from my Incredible, very Vivid, One X'strordinary S-off HTC Rezound

http://www.speedtest.net/android/216418366.png
[HTC Rezound] instinctual07:
Ya, on profile I've tried it on Auto, Generic ICS, HTC Rezound, and Galaxy Nexus. Tried switching setup method between auto and Netd. Routing Fix has been on every time. Everything else is still default settings, no encryption or access control.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] ScrapMaker:
The Best Buy employee who sold me the Sprint S3 managed to convince me to drop Asurian, and go with BB coverage. He said it covers EVERYTHING the Asurian plan did, aside from being lost or stolen. I ran through a dozen scenarios, including what would happen if I dropped it puddle literally five minutes after leaving the store. I told him I was worried that since it was such a new phone, Best Buy would not be able to swap it out very quickly.

I was reassured by the salesman, two colleagues, and even the manager on duty, that if there was no stock, I'd simply get a brand-new replacement phone, instantly. In any scenario that required sending off the phone, (maximum of 2-3 days,) I'd have a similar/identical phone as a loaner.

ha-ha.

None of that is remotely true. 8 days after buying my Sprint S3, a friend spilled some water on my phone. When I took it in, they said it would take 30+ days to have it sent off for 'repair.' Since the phone was so new, I was SOL. (The exact scenario I laid out for the salesman, manager, and colleages.) To make things worse, they said that they only cover SOME water damage. If their "non-biased" repairman decides it experienced too much water damage, they simply deny the claim and send your useless phone back. Gee, I bet that Best Buy repair technician is really fighting for me, huh? :/

Now it has been two weeks, and I am still borrowing an old, water-damaged phone from a friend that only manages to squeak out 2-3 hours of stand-by per charge. I have called numerous times, and visited several stores, and I get the same thing. "I'm sorry that the salesman told you those things, but this is in fact our policy--if you read the fine print." YES, I have had a half-dozen people tell me about the fine print, of which I never saw any legal documentation before signing up. I suppose that is partially my fault, but they did not give me that opportunity. I feel that I should have recorded them.

One of my co-workers used to work for Geek Squad and says I just have to wait for them to deny my claim, which can take 30+ days, then I can go in and RAISE HELL, and eventually I will probably get some sort of replacement.

TLDR People DO NOT SIGN UP FOR BEST BUY INSURANCE!!! If I was still using Asurian, I would have had a BRAND-NEW phone at my house the following morning. No questions asked, done deal. Yes, there is a $199 deductible, but with the BB insurance, there's basically a $758 deductible, plus a 30-day waiting period.

Very annoyed at BB right now. I feel 100% conned, and l definitely wish I stuck to the Asurian coverage, which is what my gut feeling told me to do. Learn from my mistake and avoid BB coverage.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] edufur:
Thanks for that info... it makes me feel good about my decision to say no several times to the sales person who tried hard to sell me on it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] shiftr182:
I have to say Sprint has done me no wrong in the insurance world. On average I go through two of each of my phones. Sprint replaces them with pretty much no questions asked, although the repair center knows who I am. They know that I hack phones, or whatever you want to call it, and they are cool with it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bmoreboy02:
My buddy dropped his evo 3d in water today and we went into bestbuy. They dont carry the evo 3d anymore so it was a pain in the ass from the start. They look up the repair info and say oh it could take 10 to 30 days to get your phone back. Then they offered him a loaner which has a $50 deductible. I stepped in and basically said thats bull****. You claim your insurance is better then sprints? If this was sprint hed only b a day without a phone. I understand hed have to pay a deductible but he needs his phone. I then said if this was sprint hed probally be getting a god damn s2 as a replacement. He acted as if he didnt care so as im sitting there i see this couple both buying a one x and i hear the rep ask if they want the insurance and they both talk it over so i walked over and said excuse me i hate to be nosie but i just want give you a heads up that what hes not telling you is you pay more a month then your cell provider probally charges but then when you have an accident like my friend hear just had and drop your phone in water when you come in they dont exchange in store like they make you believe they offer you a loaner which your insurance dose not cover and is $50 and ship your phone off to a service center with about a 3 week timeframe til when youll get it back. I then went back over to the geek squad ******* and said out of curiosity how much money did this store just lose because of me lol he thrn told my buddy to come fill out his insurance form and told me to wait somewhere else lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] JohnM:
Different story for me,

I cracked my Evo 3D screen. I brought it and they took it no questions asked. They told me the new one would be ready in 3 days. It was, and the phone they gave me was basically new. (Used, but in a new housing).
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] jbadboy2007:
This thread is making me nervous about keeping my bb insurance. :confused:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] fgcchevy:
I was also thinking about dropping my sprint insurance, but a story like this makes me think twice! I have never had a problem with sprint and getting my phone fixed. I have had my screen crack and they would send me another phone with no deductible. Maybe it has changed, but I'm thinking just staying with sprint.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] eyecon82:
wow thanks for the heads up! i almost went with it too
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] SpringerRider:
Glad I read this

I have had some complaints with Sprint/Assurion over the last decade but once the dust cleared, they always came through. I was thinking of BB insurance but I am glad you cleared it up for me.

Maybe I will go in there and f* with them. Get them to pitch me their sales line, record it and write it down. Then I will present ti to them for a signature and if they say they never said that, I will play the recording.

I ALWAYS record my service calls to Sprint. Once I had a "senior" tech feed me some BS about the cause of my ongoing phone issues. (it was an issue that was the same on three identical phones yet they told me it was a "phone" issue) Finally I transcribed one of the conversations and sent it to corporate. I was sent a brand new White box EVO (with no request to return mine). I was then called by an "Elevated Issue" specialist from Kansas who resolved that my profile was corrupt on the Sprint server.

Problem solved and an extra unlocked EVO that I gave to my wife.:cowboy:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] BKinney:
I'm a best buy mobile sales rep, whoever handled your case messed up. I've had two people come in with broken s3 and with both of them I pulled a brand new one off the shelf and gave it to them. I have the S3 my self so i made sure that would be the case.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] BKinney:
I would like to point out that we don't normal pull phones off the shelf right away, most of the time we send out out and a replacement comes in 2 to 4 days. It's only cause it's so new that we give out new in box phones
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Liquid_Cool:
All insurance is a scam....lol. tc
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Techie103:
I bought a phone through Best Buy along with a protection plan/ESP plan. Never had to redeem the Plan with them, but after hearing stories from multiple former employees from Geek Squad and normal salesmen and women, I will never buy anything from Best Buy again, knowing how badly I am getting ripped off. Ive had good experiences with BBuy before, but lets just say Im not a fan by any means ^_^ I did, however buy the protection through Sprint. Being such an expensive device, i jumped on it when the Sprint rep offered it :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] poit:
Not exactly....but on average all insurance is a losing proposition for the buyer. It has to be for the insurance company to make money. The rule that smart money people go by is to never buy more insurance than you need. If you can afford to absorb the loss, don't insure it. Over time you will pay more for the insurance than you will have paid for the loss.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Speedin07si:
Could also be hit or miss with replacements and such. Best Buy is in the mist of financial troubles also high up people stepping down.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/best-buy-chairman-steps-down-134928590.html

Sent from My Epic Ice Cream Sandwich With Sprinkles!!!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ascertion:
I've had nothing but good experiences with best buy insurance. I'm thinking the rep messed up.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] rihc55:
Are you saying that best buy doesnt have Sprint GS3 refurbs to give out yet? I cracked my screen two weeks ago but haven't taken it in yet because i didn't want a refurb since i've only had the phone a few weeks.. :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] bobapunk:
I just took my AT&T GS3 in to BB last week with a cracked screen. I was told it would be sent out for a 2-3 day "rapid exchange". I was also told that the fact that the device was rooted and running a non-official JB ROM would not be an issue with BB or GS.

I returned the next day with my GS1 to have the service switched over and to send the GS3 back. When the GS guy was processing the return he said it was odd. I asked him what. He said that instead of the exchange, my phone was being sent to Samsung for repair and it would take 10+ days...

Are you saying that they could just give me a new one off the shelf instead of making me wait? Also, do you think the rooted and non Samsung software will cause an issue with the Samsung repair center?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] BKinney:
I would think that rooting your device is going to be a problem with Samsung. I've never heard of geek squad refusing to cover a rooted phone but that is up to the manager.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] xtrezpasor:
Call 1800 best buy .. or look for the best buy price match thread, there an email for the presidential escalation department. They will be able to help you. They helped me with a similar situation. It contact an attorney, they love class action law suits. The reps told me it's at most a five day turn around. Even if there is fine print since its an oral sale they can be held legally responsible

Sent from my SPH-L710...if some one helps you press the thanks button
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] BKinney:
The last fulfillment I did was on Verizon, Sprint might be repair only for now, but if it takes too long to repair or there is too much damage they will give you a new in box phone
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] hayabusa1300cc:
Half the first page all I need to read to pass on the insurance, thanks. Sprint never failed me. Been with them since 2003

Sent front my SGS3 Epic 4GLTE Touch
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] redram38:
Must be different at different BB's. I dropped my S2 in the toilet 3 days after I got it, took it in and they gave me another one right there. If they had not had any in stock maybe then they would have sent it off for service but my experience was a good one. That being said who knows what the next time could bring, it all depends on who you deal with and what mood they may be in at the time.