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[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
The mercury one's , you can get them from many online shops including ebay, but it's a hit and miss for you to get a curved one, as they are available in both curved(old version) and cut short version (old version).

As for the Bullkin one's, you can buy them from www.taobao.cn , but they will not send them international, so you need to rely on a third party company to help you buy them, like www.yoybuy.com .

some of these members are lab rats to test the bullkin, including me.:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
If the iFeel is not that good I will use a new Bullkin, best protector so far:)

Send from my GT-I9300 with Tapatalk
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
just let me know.:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dmnrmr:
Maybe you can provide me the link of the actual item? Cause i did find some: item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=15938826574&spm=2014.12015342.0.0 but i don't know if this is what I am looking for?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
just search for bullkin i9300
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dmnrmr:
Also i wanted to know if Bullkin's are fingering resistant?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
all clear protector are not finger print resistant.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jasvncnt1:
Tried. Not coming up with anything.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mputtr:
2 "l" not 1 "l"... bull kin
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
A few come up for me.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
(I really like the fit of the Bullkin vs the Mercurys I received from amazon. Its a very nice protector overall. I also like that its not branded nor glittery lol and the sensors are individually cut out which is a nice touch. I do however prefer the matte finish over the clear, but I am a partial to matte protectors in general so...

The slight haze you may see on the Bullkin pics is because I've not removed the outter protective sheet yet. I like leaving them on for a short while if it still looks nice. its like having an ultra fine protector on my protector. =P

Thank again kms. :thumbup:

Apologise if the pics aren't that great. I can retake them later if anyone wants better pics. I was in a bit of a rush. I noticed the bulkin looks to have a pinkish tone in the pics lol but its just as white as the Mercury. Its just reflecting the color from the room and the pillow it was on since its gloss while the Mercury is matte.

Mercury

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Mercury (little nick at the top where it always gets caught on the front slide when taking my bumper off to swap batteries. I've since figured out how to get it out smoothly lol)

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] Amo_rphis:
Can you provide a link please;i want to get a black version of Bullkin;and i ask also,the screen protection is clear?I had to crop the mate one of Mercury and apply a clear cut screen instead(lot of work also).Thanks

Sent from my GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
please read through the thread, it has been answered.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] belly1026:
I just received the red mercury screen protector and installed it on the phone.

I also use the acase superleggera red case to have kind of a red/black/white combination color.

I tried installing the screen protector just now (around 2:00 am central time) so the application is probably a little bit crappy. But I'm happy regardless.

I love it!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] htcsnap93:
You are from holland right? Where Didier you ordered yours?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
Got mine from kms108 as tester;)

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] shenery:
I just nicked your idea :P

Its the coolest case combo ive seen. Been trying to decide for a while what to get but when i saw yours i had go have it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] zigson:
I've just received a Mercury screen protector from http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/emartt/. I read on this thread that the ones from Korea were better, but honestly it's completely useless and has gone straight in the bin. There is a very large gap between the edge of the protector and the edge of the phone. In fact the gap is so large that even with a case on, the gap is very clearly visible.

It also has a glittery effect which looks dreadful on a black protector.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
If you read the thread, it does not mention about the protector from korea is better.

The glitter effect Is standard on most mercury product, glitter effect has also been mention many times on this thread that is on the protector.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Tiffany84:
I absolutely LOVE that Lime protector on the Pebble Blue. I want one of those SOOO bad. Thanks for posting about these. Now if I can just find one.

Edit: I can't seem to find them any where. If you decide to sell these please let me know.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
There are many other good colours, my recommendation are yellow, wine red, lime and turquoise.

Many sellers have them on ebay, but it seems like they all have the new stock which has the edges cut short, if you are after the actual curved one's, it's best to buy locally so you can see them in person, but most places it is impossible to do this.

If you interested i'll see what I can do, but you may have to pay like USD 14 for them for the actual item inclusive worldwide shipping cost.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jasvncnt1:
Hi. If you were to ever get any, like the lime green I would surely buy one and pay the extra shipping. I have been trying to find them on eBay but no luck.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] zigson:
I did read the thread, someone suggested its better to get Korean as they are more likely to be genuine. Sadly genuine still means crap because they don't fit.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
it was me who stated that, but I said it's better to get it from a korean seller or sent from korea, and not a korea one is better.

genuine still mean there is 2 version.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
First post has been updated to stop any misunderstanding
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rlatjs17:
If you want a lime green one try this one out. http://www.ebay.com/itm/28093403992...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

I ordered a lime and yellow one and ill post pics of it once I get it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
that links to a glass protector.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] zigson:
Yes, this is my point. I got one from Korea, and sadly it's the version which doesn't fit. I guess the original nice fitting ones are getting harder to find, even in Korea. Hopefully someone will read my post and avoid getting one in the hope that it will be a good fit.

I'll try getting a Bullkin one.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
someone said mercury received a complaint, so mercury had the protector cut short.

It's only back stock items left now.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] zigson:
Yeah, it's a shame. I contacted the ebay vendor with my feedback, maybe if enough people do this then news will reach the manufacturer who will revert to the older design. It think most people would prefer to have a protector which curled up at the edges after a while than one which doesn't reach the edges of the phone.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dmnrmr:
I'd like to buy one too. If you see yellow one, contact me.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Tiffany84:
I'd have no problem paying that. I love that lime one so much. The yellow looks pretty good too.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] VikingoRMCF:
Bullkin

Sent from my BAKED SIII
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Tiffany84:
Did u order this online? If so where from?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mputtr:
it was from china. read the thread. it's been mentioned several times. including the site to order it as well
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Tiffany84:
I've read every page of this thread so don't jump to conclusions. I've seen multiple links posted but haven't had much luck finding them so I was simply asking the person who posted a picture where he got his from. Next time I'll ask for your permission before I post:rolleyes:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mputtr:
obviously you didn't read every page:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=31868302&postcount=91

tells you the exact link + the brand to search it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Tiffany84:
Ya, I read that too and I've been on YoyBuy several times and have yet to find it. I've found it on taobao.com but they don't ship to the US.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
search and copy the link from www.taobao.cn to www.yoybuy.com.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Tiffany84:
OK. Thanks for the help.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jasvncnt1:
I think this is the link for those that can't find it. I ended up ordering a white one to try

http://www.yoybuy.com/en/Show/19838348116
[Galaxy S III Accessories] o193746285:
Edit: Never mind I found the answer I was looking for.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mputtr:
Sorry for the insanely late review. My original s3 had a volume button issue so I had to do an exchange to get a new working one and I just got it back today. I recieved the red Bullkin screen protector. My initial impression before I applied it, I laid it over the screen and thought it was too small, but after the application, it actually fits perfectly.

The red color is a pleasant red (for me atleast) and there is another issue that I see with the application. Even if you apply it perfectly, when you remove the 2nd layer, you can cause air bubbles to pop up in the transparent part. and now when you smooth it out, it'll get stuck at the edges.

Here are some pictures of the protector on (click for full size image, but the pics are big... 18mp):

Front (no case)

Front Bottom (no case) a close up to see how far it goes.

Front with a case on it:

Back with my case on it:

A note on this: I tried using a plastic card to push it out, but no luck.. I think the transparent layer is higher due to the colored layer making it higher.

Bubbly edge (look where the red ends and the transparency starts)

Bubbly Edge 2

Essentially it's a nice cosmetic cover with abit of protection but do not expect something like a screen protector like bodyguardz/invisible shield/bestskinever/etc.

Maybe this was my fault, but I don't seem to see the bottom soft keys light up. This is most probably because I must have not aligned it perfect to the softkeys....
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
I was never lucky enough to find a curved mercury so I don't know the dif between it and the revision aside from the cut. My revised Mercurys didn't have a top layer to peel off tho. Just the one on the adhesive side.

Not sure why your getting the air bubble at that edge, but try lifting the side up with tape and using your card/squeegee to put it back down. The bottom of the protector should be completely flat and seemless. It shouldn't have any edges to trap air under there. The color is applied on top of the protector. At least on the revised short cut ones are...

As for the buttons, they don't realy glow in the sense that they light up, but depending on lighting conditions you can see a circular under glow beneath the protector. You won't notice in the light. BTW, I absolutely love the color of the red mercury. I've still my red rev.2. Wish I could get my hands on one of the Rev.1s. I ordered the red bullkin so Ill see how that looks.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mputtr:
Actually..... this isn't the mercury. As I stated, this was the bullkin one that kms sent for us to test out.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
AHH sorry, I missed that part lol.

Yeah the fit and finish on the bullkins are really nice. Just waiting to receive my red to compare it to the red mercury.

I removed my bullkin a few days ago to go for a dif color scheme for awhile lol. Tape over the adhesive part and put it away and it'll be perfect for when you decide to use it again. ;)

I don't recall having any air pockets beneath the protector after installed mine tho.

(Edit) just pulled my white and black out. Yeah. The bottom adhesive part is seamless from the transparent area to the colored area. Color is applied to the top. not sure why your getting air caught there.

Try lifting the edge with tape and squeegeeing it back down. Not sure what you use, but I've a bunch of rubber squeegees left over from skinomi protectors. Those are the best squeegees I've ever used so I never toss them out lol. Nice and firm yet just soft enough that you can apply all the pressure you want without risking scratching scuffing or indenting the protector. Gets air bubbles out very so easily.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mputtr:
sounds good. I'll see if i can slightly raise a corner and push the air out. There is a wierd rainbow effect, but apart from that it's nothing I cared about. I'll probably do it tonight after I take a shower to take advantage of the steam.

UPDATE: I tried lifting and pushing it out, but no dice. It seems that the color layer is below the transparent layer which in turn causes the transparent layer to be slightly raised hence a slight gap effect at the edge.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
Oh so the air bubble is actually in the protector itself between the color layer and the protective layer? Damn that sucks.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mputtr:
sorta kinda sucks, doesn't bother me much since i know the exact issue. I did ask a family friend who's going to china to buy 2 more of the red one just in case though :P
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dmnrmr:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261104656175&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:AU:1123

My communication with this seler:

His reply:

I didn't buy the item yet, since i am broke right now, but i will give this a try.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
When they say cover the whole screen, people have different definitions regarding that phase.

Everyone who has got it on this thread does cover the whole screen, but not the edges.

do you understand.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
Thanks for the review, I am totally puzzled, I personally test a few of these on my own phone, not a problem, I will open a few more new ones to try them out since i do have a few left.

BTW nice combination.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mputtr:
Thanks.

I did try to lift up the edge and using a plastic card to push from the center to the edge but the bubble still forms on the edge where the clear and color part meets.

Not really a problem to be honest. I 'm not that picky.

As I said, I also have some family friends that travel to china so I asked them if they can get it for me (sent them the taobao link + pictures and brand name). I just don't know where you purchased it from specifically.

In regards to the soft button, it simply doesn't glow as bright as it would have if it didn't have a screen protector on it. Again, not really a big issue for me since i've essentially memorized the locations and i usually don't look at it anyways.

TLDR: The screen shows where the soft buttons are, but the glow is not visible in daylight. at night with the lights off, the light is barely visible, just enough to see a faint glow.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
I can't give you the address, I just know where it is, but not the actual address on paper, the station is Hua qiang lo.

and the buttons don't light up.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mputtr:
got it. I'll mention it to my friend for extra clarification. Thanks!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
i'll will be going there in a few day, i'll try to get you the extact address.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Xcor3:
So has anyone found the bullkin ones somewhere else yet?

I found one from alibaba and i have contacted the seller about it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Xcor3:
http://www.trait-tech.com/product/T...ctor-for-samsung-galaxy-siii-i9300-black.html
[Galaxy S III Accessories] blestsol:
Have you used one?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Xcor3:
Nope not yet.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] OTAw:
Thanks. Think I'll try my luck and order one of these soon
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mitchellvii:
I have the paid version of GrooveIP.

I have everything set up properly with Google Voice. However, whenever I try to dial out it immediately disconnects and say "I could not complete your call at this time, please try again..."

Annoying.

Any ideas? Complete failure in the staff at this point.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vincent9756:
Working for me. Installed yesterday. All default options.

Right now I can only make local calls. Long distance calls just keep ringing - no one answers.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pokeemonn:
I have a Evo 4G on Boost but when I flash a non-sense ROM I can't access ##DATA# from the dialer to change the MMS to myboostmobile.com, is there any other way to change it without a sense rom? I tried using a sense rom to change it then flash to MIUI but it resets it back to the original URL. TIA
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lreyes:
Which android version you have?

this right here......is my.. pretty boy swag!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Magnum_Enforcer:
My understanding is you have to be running a Sense ROM for those functions to work.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MBQ_:
You're exactly right. :good:
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cbucz24:
Use voice dial and say "open apn settings". It will pop up an make sure what you said, but it should work if you said it right
[LG Optimus Black] razr83:
Tried to change the front glass of my OB i bricked the connector for the touch screen.

Has anyone an idea how to fix it??
[LG Optimus Black] punktnet:
That is awkward. That i think it's a card edge connector, you can try your luck on google, or take a look here or better here..

Good luck.
[LG Optimus Black] dabyd64:
Sorry for giving bad news, but the connector itself its OK, the problem is around the copper tracks inside of it.

In the image I can see that you pulled up too much from the connector, and due this force, the cooper tracks broke up.

Its really hard to fix.. if you have good soldering skills, you can download the service manual and see where the tracks go, and fix by soldering very small wires.

I had problems too, with the connector that connects the usb, power button and earphones. It had dropped alone inside the phone, due poor soldering quality.

So, nothing was broken, and I could solder it back. But your case is very different.

I guess that the only fix for most users is a new board. :(
[LG Optimus Black] punktnet:
You need a hot air solder gun for that job. Or at least a very thin metal one, but it will be difficult anyway. I think using a hot air one might help you to fix the copper tracks, it's not necessarily to have great skills.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
2. Automatically with the SE Bootloader Unlocking Tool by quangnhut123

For that you go to this thread and hit thanks. After that download the tool.

Remember, unlocking the bootloader will void warranty! After unlocking bootloader, never try to update ota (=over the air)! PC Companion and SEUS won't recognize your phone after the following steps!

Make sure your pc is connected to the internet, to get the unlock code from sony website. You will lose DRM like in the other tutorial!

If you want to unlock now, follow these steps:

That's it, this is easier for newbie's, but remeber, it voids warranty! And do it on your own risk!

3. Testpoint method

If you don't want to void your warranty (okay you do, but you can relock your bootloader and with some luck sony won't notice it's been opened, so you still have your warranty ;)) you can use the testpoint method.

You have to mess around with the hardware. This sounds strange, right?

But it isn't even hard. Just read this great tutorial by DragonClawsAreSharp!

But note: This method will only work if your device was produced before building number 12w11 (as far as I know). You can check this number on the sticker under the battery :)

If you want to install a custom rom/kernel now, just go here for a guide ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Abhinav1997:
Thanks!!

Thanks!! Thumbs up!! :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] UchihaDareNial:
Nice guide for the newbie,deserved thumbs up from me :D
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Midomad:
hi

in Bootloader unlock allowed i have No

what can i do?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
If bootloader unlock allowed:no you can't unlock it like this. Maybe you have a netlock or simlock?

Then you can just unlock using a paid method, for example wotan server, but that's more complicated and I can't promise that it works, because fastboot is disabled then :(
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Midomad:
so if i desimlock my phone i can unlock bootloader?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
Not sure some people say yes, other no. Maybe search on google for a solution;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] hamimi:
can u give the rom that can flash with lock bootloader?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
There aren't so many, look in development section there's a thread with all roms listed. Open some roms and you will see on their thread if they are for locked bootloader ;)

For example on ics there is MiniCMSandwich or Realics lite and some MIUI roms. There sould be roms for gingerbread, too, just look in development please :good:
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] priendy:
reupload please

hey can you reupload se bootloader unlocking for xperia 2011 ?? cause the link by quangnhut123 is dead
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] ardian1899:
Nice tutorial.

And why don't you add test point tutorial also? while it may looks tricky, I was using it with ease..
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
Sorry, I don't have it installed. Please ask quangnhut123 ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
Okay will add the link to a tutorial if the author gives me the permission ;)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] garychencool:
So my phone says No to bootloader unlock allowed. What do I do now? Does this mean I cannot unlock to bootloader no matter what?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
Yes this means you can't, but have you got a simlock? Cause if yes you must unlock the simlock (for example with wotan server which costs some money or maybe your provider could do it) and with much luck you can unlock after that. :good:

Try first if you can go in fastboot mode, so set everything up, android-sdk and all the drivers, the winusb file etc, and connect your phone when it's off with pressed volume up key to pc. If the blue led lights up, you should be able to unlock the simlock and after that you could unlock the bootloader.

But I'm not sure, some people told us, that the unlocking of the simlock doesn't change anything for them...
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] amnher:
Hope the day will come that for new phones like my ST15i can unlock without loosing DRM
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] abumaha:
when type in this code nothing happens?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] mihahn:
I don't think there'll be a way, but for what do you need DRM? You don't loose features...

So you type

fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce oem unlock 0xKEY

and nothing happens (of course you replace KEY with your unlock code)? Have you set everything up and phone is already plugged in the computer (and it's in fastboot mode)?

What a value do you get if you type

fastboot.exe -i 0x0fce getvar version

?

Maybe your bootloader is already unlocked. Please just start flashtool (if you haven't got it yet download it from development section) and if it has started connect phone in fastboot mode (shut down, hold volume up, connect to pc). Please post the log here (Please as a code!) ;)