yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] avarize:
With the environment I work in it would be screen suicide to not use one.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] actng:
Bareback is the way to go
[Galaxy S III Accessories] slim1991:
Not using one on my galaxy s3 SO FAR NOTHING NO SCRAPS
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Classick206:
I was using Invisible Shield until the edges started getting dirty so I took it off about 2 weeks ago. And just today I noticed a one inch vertical scratch on my screen. >:|
[Galaxy S III Accessories] knightblaze:
I didn't use one for the last year of my iPhone 4, and haven't used one since I got my sgs3. The screen protector looks crappie and tends to not last.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrischoi:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT8xI4PEU8c&feature=player_embedded#!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] colbynmeghan:
The third drop is a small very small hair line fracture in the screen. Ive dropped mine a few times no case as I was waiting on them to come in from Amazon. The crack I have is on the very side of the glass not noticeable unless ur OCD
[Galaxy S III Accessories] robogo1982:
Just for the record: Gorila Glass has higher resistance to scratches than ordinary polycarbonate screens - it is NOT completely resistant to scratches.

Thought it should be out there.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] johorian1978:
No screen protector here...

Sent from my GT-S5830
[Galaxy S III Accessories] smoothiex:
I hope not! I ordered a UAG case, Im hoping it will be here by Friday. I just have to be extra careful until it arrives.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] FL0OD:
I have never had a screen protector or a case on any of my phones. If the manufacturer didn't put it on it who am I to ruin the asthetics of the phone:D

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] krypticsoul:
No screen protector here....and its great.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ThreeLionsRoar:
no i don't use one, don't like the feel of it and its much easier to wipe of fingerprints.

just have to be super carefull, I never put anything in my pocket with my phone :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] WoodenAnts:
Use a screen protector

USE A SCREEN PROTECTOR! I used to have a Nexus S, which had a curved screen for those of you who arn't familiar with such "low end phones ;)" so I never had to worry so much about screen protectors. But within a week of getting my sgs3 (which has Corning's Gorilla Glass 2) I had scratches. i was so sad, because I didn't know what I did. I thought, " my Nexus never got this?! WHAT HAPPENING" Turns out, sand is a b*tch. It will scratch your screen and sand is EVERYWHERE. Normally, I'll listen to music from the speaker phone and turn my screen down (because the speakers are on the back, making it louder) and that's when the screen get's to it. so i ordered screen protectors from ebay for $4... i got 6 of em. Comon, its well worth it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Skander1998:
In Qatar (the middle-east) in general, they include screen protectors inside the box of the S3 (Brand new sealed), and that has a reason.

Same with my SL.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jens Christensen:
I never used a screen protector, don't like the look of them.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ABC_Universal:
I tried many, but simply don't like the feel. If it's scratched, so be it. People wearing watches 10 or 100 times more expensive don't use protector as well.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] knarfl1:
No, it's like driving around in a Ferrari wrapped in plastic.

It's like people who wrap their TV remote in Saran wrap. lol.

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Putting a screen protector on S3 is like putting clear plastic cover on a leather couch.

Never had a screen protector for S3, Inspire, OG Evo,...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] nebsif:
Not using anything on my GS3, not a single scratch on the g.glass so far. Bought it 3 months ago.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] waiters:
People with expensive watches don't have to worry about it cracking or shattering with a drop.. The screen is made from crystal :)

Also comparing this glass to sgs2 is a nono. This glass (v2)isn't as strong as the earlier.

I have the best buy idiot proof insurance but still don't want to use it unless I absolutely have to.. I have a case and screen protector... I use the zagg hd though and I think it's sexier with the screen protector then without..
[Galaxy S III Accessories] djpalix:
Not using. :)

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Accessories] gf7z:
No screen protector for my SGS3. Didn't use one for my Moto DX either. I'm careful to lay it face up as much as possible and have a case that keeps the screen off the surface when I lay it face down. I also never put anything else in my pocket with it. Not much sand where I live either, so I guess that helps too!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] fatguy666:
Bought the SGP Ultra Nano Optics cause this forum was freaking me out so much about scratches. Had it on for two days but hated the feeling so much that I binned it!

Now all I have on it is a Cruzerlite Androidified case, needed something with a lip so I could sit the phone screen down and not have to worry. Like the extra grip it provides compared to a naked phone.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kevindd992002:
Now this confuses me more. So which screen protector should I be getting? :(
[Galaxy S III Accessories] JohannP:
Well, u dnt realy drive with that cover on, do you?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] al3b3d3v:
get one thats 99 cents.

here is the reason why, you can buy 5 of them and change it every 2 months or so when the first one gets beat up.

Im using one that came with my UAG case. its a no frills cheapo screen. but it keeps my phones surface scratch free.

again it depends also how u use the phone...

I like the reference of a high end car and why would you put plastic on it.

Let me ask the wise men, would you drive your ferrari into the mud? No... however what if you had no choice? sometimes you are working and your phone is in and our of pockets, desks, cars, kids mouths, etc... so why wouldnt u want to protect your coveted phone... thats just my 2 cents.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kevindd992002:
Well yeah but why not get a good protector anyway like the Zagg or SGP?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] knarfl1:
"Let me ask the wise men, would you drive your ferrari into the mud? No... however what if you had no choice?"

No choice? Let's review your succeeding statements:

"your phone is in and our of pockets,"

You have a choice to not put the phone in your pocket. My phone is in and out of my pocket dozens of times a day. Keys and change in one front pocket, phone in the other. Not a scratch on my screen.

"your phone is in and our of desks,"

You have a choice to not put your phone on your desk. My phone is off/on my desk dozen times a day. Not a scratch on my screen.

"your phone is in and our of cars"

You have a choice to not put your phone in your car. My phone is either on the car cradle or cup holder. Not a scratch on my screen.

"your phone is in and our of kids mouths"

You have a choice to keep the phone away from your babies. "Why wouldnt u want to protect your coveted phone?" Your babies gnaw on the middle of of screen like eating an ear of corn? Weird. Moisture damage is a diff story.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] demarcmj:
I don't use a screen protector, but I do that knowing that my phone will be scratched sooner or later. In fact, my first SGSIII (had to get a warranty replacement because the GPS sucked big time) got a small scratch within a week or two. And I took care of that one like a baby.

Don't be fooled by the gorilla glass hype. Yes, it helps, but if you're actually concerned about scratches, you're not safe. The hardness of the gorilla glass blocks out a lot of common things that your phone would be subjected to... like keys, change, etc. But it isn't impervious. There are still a lot of common things that will scratch it... like sand (see video below). Even if you don't live near a beach, a lot of the stuff in sand that scratches your screen is still around you... on surfaces, in your pockets, etc.

I'm not saying that anyone definitively should or shouldn't use a screen protector (like I said, I don't). I'm just saying that if scratches are something that you are actually concerned about (like if you plan to resell your phone in a year), then you shouldn't let the gorilla glass give you a false sense of security.

Most of that video is irrelevant for consumers... all the tests show the strength of the glass when subjected to non-realistic tests. Nobody gives a crap how much the glass can flex if it's fixed inside of a phone housing. And nobody is going to be applying extreme point-pressures to their display. The only test they need to do (for strength at least) is put that glass in a real phone and take it outside and drop it on pavement from different heights... you'll see that it still breaks.

What people are really concerned about is scratching, and they only showed one scratch test... and it was a joke. Here are some real-world scratch tests: http://www.xda-developers.com/xda-t...ass-drops-tests-composition-xda-developer-tv/ Obviously, she's not using "real" Gorilla Glass 2, so the drop tests aren't 100% accurate (it'll still break, but might break to lesser degree or require a drop from a higher point), but I'm using the video to point out the scratch tests, not the drop tests. Since the glass she's using has similar hardness, they should be pretty representative.

Exactly
[Galaxy S III Accessories] streetuner718:
im using the screen protector that came with my Pure-Gear case and im liking it so far. its smooth and doesnt stick when i drag my finger across it. i find it much better than the incipio screen protector
[Galaxy S III Accessories] spicydicy:
i spent close to $800 to buy this phone outright, i have no issues spending up to $30 on something that will not harm my phone, but only protect it JUST IN CASE something happens to come into contact with my screen.

I baby my phones, as i suffer from a bit of technology OCD (lol), but its better to be safe then sorry.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] bbowman:
nope. never used a screen protector with any device that i've owned that had gorilla glass.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] bhazard451:
Take it to the beach, and you'll wish you did. Found this out the hard way.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Brandon:
i never use screen protectors and never have any trouble. just be mindful about your phone and you're fine.

even though i've seen some pretty impressive scratch tests with these phones, i'm still babying mine. i don't put anything else in my pocket while carrying it, don't set stuff on the screen, etc, etc.

lived by these words with my HTC EVO for over 2 years and the screen on it was flawless with no protector ever installed.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] demarcmj:
Even if you leave the phone at home... make sure you clean your clothes you wore to the beach before sticking your phone in those pockets again. Having small amounts of sand in your pocket can be enough.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mjolne:
I've never used any screen protector for anyone of my smartphones.

I like to feel it naturell. No phone protection for me!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Geordie Lad:
Yes I used to think Gorilla Glass was invulnerable until I took my i9000 to the beach and after I cleaned the screen later i saw the screen covered in micro scratches and in strong light it looked like a fog bank descended over the screen with all those little scratches distorting the light reflecting off it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SAHARAT:
I have never used a screen protector... But I do use a holster/Shell combo exclusively.....
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Mushmaster:
I haven't used one on my last three phones, this one included. They all end up with small scratches, but not having to deal with a screen protector is worth it to me. I've noticed that some scratches also fade with time... maybe because they're in the oleophobic barrier, not the glass.

I definitely wouldn't skimp on a protector if you're not comfortable with that tradeoff though. Handling your phone carefully will protect it from getting big scratches, but you'd have to be unrealistically gentle to protect it from tiny ones.

IMO.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] pdubcramp:
To everyone that says "I had X phone for two years and never scratched it so I don't need one now", you're missing the mark because this phone has different glass. So what happened or didn't happen with your iPhone or Droid whatever has no bearing.

You guys are just willing to accept the risk for the improved usability. That's perfectly valid. Others want to preserve value or appearance and opt to use a protector. That's great too. Just be careful thinking these can't scratch even if you keep it in a separate pocket. That's simply not true.

You bought the phone, so use it however you enjoy it most. That's all that really matters, right? :beer:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Unalive3:
Right on! Except I like the best of both worlds. Every time I've ever used screen protectors the bubbles end up looking 10x worse than if I had minor scratches, and I've never had a scratch deep enough on unprotected phones to where it has altered usability, I've decided on day 1 that I would not put a screen protector on my S3 because I'd be so ADD about it bubbling.
[Huawei Ideos X6] vell1969:
It is very nice ROM, thanks comdevx! All the equipment is working. Interface MIUI is beautiful and very comfortable: functions, widgets, themes work well. There are Chinese characters in the tones and notifications, but it's nice :laugh:. I remain...
[Huawei Ideos X6] vell1969:
USB debugging?

USB debugging is not working?:confused:
[Huawei Ideos X6] rockakhtar:
Use thrid party apps
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] modelman1968:
Hi all you clever people!

I'm a bit of a noob to all this, but having read through these forums I impressed myself when I rooted my Viewpad 7, I was ecstatic when I managed to flash a new ROM for the first time, and now I'm distressed that my phone has soft bricked!

I was trying to flash a new ROM when it all went horribly wrong. Now the machine will get as far as the welcome screen when I boot it but it gets stuck there. The computer won't recognise the device when it's plugged into the USB port, although it does charge through the port. If I try to boot into recovery I get as far as the welcome screen and "enter recovery mode" in the top left hand corner, but I can't actually get itno recovery mode.

My questions are:

1) Is there a way to force the USB recognition?

2) Is there a way to flash a new recovery mod or bootloader without USB recognition?

3) Are there any "one-click unbrick" solutions I can try?

4) Should I now use the Viewpad as a doorstop?

Really pretty stuck here guys if anyone has any suggestions?

UPDATE..............................

Having had some excellent help from Letitride I used SUTL2 programme, (SUTL1 & SUTL3 wouldn't work without the working USB) to flash the original firmware and "Hey presto"!!!
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] kocir:
Thanks for posting final solution..not usualy.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] Aqua Sta:
Can you describe all the steps or share the tool SUTL2?
[LG Optimus Black] nickmatine:
i have a P970 Locked to Kodoo Canada, i got the code from ebay but if insert the simcard don't ask for code, in the notification bar i can see network locked but not any way to entry the unlocking code. Also with the sim card inserted i have a error while search for mobile networks in settings

is any way to do this? Like *#.......

thanks
[LG Optimus Black] N00BY0815:
Try this: 3845#*970# if I remember correctly, there was a setting/option for this somewhere in there ;)
[LG Optimus Black] nickmatine:
SOLVED

thanks for the code

i found also on internet

hod #1 Insert a non accepted simcard, and enter code when prompted for a code

OR

Method #2 Go to the dial screen and press “2945#*model number#”

for example if its a p999 you enter “2945#*999#” or if its a p990 you enter “2945#*990#” etc…

OR

Method #3 to the dial screen and press 2945#*71001# as if making a call, enter code when prompted

OR

Method #4 Go to the dial screen and press *#865625# as if making a call, enter code when prompted
[LG Optimus Black] N00BY0815:
That's what I call a good post, thanks for listing it all up ;) Maybe change the title to something like [Solved] P970 network unlock code... Just a suggestion, so everyone can see, that the solution is in here :D
[LG Optimus Black] claus1953:
I got the unlock codes but i found up to now no way to type it in. The hidden menu has no sim unlock code undermenu (i checked all). all other codes i checked give me no menu pop up (they just give me an error "MMI code not valid"). My phone is LGP970H from Mexico Telcel.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] YogurtSlinger:
Ok whats a good thing to do to my vivid im new to vivid and it seems alot diffrent from the captivate on rooting and stuff what should i do to my vivid
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] Bigtjmc:
Depends on what you like.
[HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity] mg2195:
Yeah...its a lot different
[Desire HD General] BenBrazil:
Hi,

I very often get the HTC green and white logo on my phone. This may happen after installing apps or when exiting an application. The phone will then go back to the start screen and will reload the icons on the screen. This is now happening to my phone multiple times a day.

Is this a known issue and can I do anything about it?

Thanks,

Ben.
[Desire HD General] pd12:
Please describe your problem in more detail.

Which ROM and kernel (if custom) are you using?

By 'HTC green and white logo' are you saying the phone reboots completely?

You may want to try backing up your apps and data (app, sms, settings, home screen settings, etc.) and doing a full wipe + reflash. Some ROMs are not so stable and reboots happen. They happen to me but not so often - probably average of once a week or less.

Also, make sure you check the checksum of the ROM you download and flash (md5, sha etc.)
[Desire HD General] Andy:
Are you using a task-killer? If you are its killing HTC Sense. Also if you use the Spare Parts app, do not use the "aggressive" setting for memory management.
[Desire HD General] BenBrazil:
Hi,

thanks for the replies.

I'm using the stock ROM.

Kernal version 2.6.35.10

Build number 3.12.405.1

My phone doesnt do a full reboot, but it does feel like the HTC Sense is re-initialising. I'm not using any task killer or Spare Parts.

The green and white logo is the same screen as you would see when performing a full reboot.

Thanks,

Ben
[Desire HD General] Fallon9111:
Hmm, stock rom...

I would actually highly recommend rooting and installing a custom rom (even if its just leedroid or android revolution hd)

I only in the past few months rooted and I would definitely recommend it.

I found that the gingerbread update made my dhd way too slow to be usable and now use jellytime.

If you like the stock feel, Leedroid or Android Revolution are both great roms that make the stock rom very smooth and I would recommend them. If you want sense 4, there are plenty of roms (ICS roms) out there also.

If you don't want sense, jellytime, cyanogenmod, AOKP and other roms are all great.

If you want to stay un-rooted, I understand also. Have you installed any anti-virus or any apps that come with a task killer. They can mess up sense or even normal android os :S

If you are sure that none of the apps on their own are causing this, is your phone's memory nearly at it's full capacity. I had a similar issue (before rooting and custom roms) that I would get reboots when my phone's internal memory was nearly full and I had multiple high memory usage apps running.

If you are sure that you have 10% internal storage free, don't have loads of apps open and that you have no virus or anti-virus software and that you have some sd card space, I would take your phone to the manafacturer and ask them to fix it.

Hopefully one of these solutions will work for you. Good Luck!
[Desire HD General] BenBrazil:
Thanks,

I didnt have too much free memory so I've moved some apps to the memory card.

Hopefully this will sort it out.

Thanks,
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bonny17:
What about 3400 antutu benchmark score on my samsung SCL i9003?

What CUSTOM ROM provides the best score?

What about Poseidon ROM?

Sorry for my bad english.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akarshfrevr:
that is a good score what u have got .........there is nothing like roms but usually ics roms will fetch u good benchmarking ......it depends on how much cpu tweaks u make and also how much apps u use etc . .....higher the cpu speed better will be ur score(dont overclock too much).........but my highest was 3600 i think (on my 2 year old galaxy vibrant)................

CHEERS

HIT THANKS BUTTON IF I HAVE HELPED
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pantapanta1:
Hello,

I am using opera mini next but on data it does not connect. It is just sitting there and thining forever. The other browsers and apps connect on data just fine. My APN settings are configured correctly. Is there an option on opera mini next which enables the data?
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eventcom:
not that I know of... The only thing that I may think of is that the opera servers are blocked by your isp - or do you have a proxy connection?

The Opera Mini browsers rely on the server connection (all pages are preprocessed and optimized by the Opera servers). Strange (it's working fine here without any special settings or so)
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pantapanta1:
Basically i have contacted my ISP and they said to me the APN settings which include a proxy address...I dont know if that's the problem.
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eventcom:
maybe yes, but I'm not sure. There's a network test in settings/more (when you press the "menu" hardware button). Try what's the result. Furthermore you can switch the protocol between "http" and "socket/http" in settings/more. What do you have set there (and just try the other one)

Swyped from my HTC Wildfire (Buzz)
[Wildfire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] usaff22:
What Rom are you using? If it is sense, type

*#*#4636#*#*

Go into the WiFi API, and do the ping test.

Sent from pixels to more pixels