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[Galaxy S III Accessories] hypertek:
Check out the Ballistic SG and Ballistic LS ,The SG has great protection, but i really like the looks of the new LS, it is made to be slim with corner protection, but I just haven't seen any reviews yet for it on the S3.

THe Sg looks pretty good

theres a ton of copy cases on ebay too, but i dunno how those are.

Body Glove Dropsuit looks pretty good too http://www.amazon.com/Body-Glove-Rugged-Samsung-9284901/dp/B008J2V3KW/ref=pd_cp_cps_0

Im also thinking about buying a new case with a little more protection. I just got a cheap silicone case and feel that won't be enough.. My screen already cracked in the bottom corner from sliding out my pocket the 2nd day I had it (when i already had that cheap case on order).
[Galaxy S III Accessories] samydroid:
ok thanks guys. Looks like commuter is better for protection.

One more thing. How does the screen protector that comes with commuter perform against sgp ultra nano clear/optics?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] xXJay_RXx:
The Ultra Nano in my experience is better than the otter box one but the otter box screen protector isn't so bad
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Ian1331:
I've got the Trident Ageis (black) case for my S3. IMHO Trident makes a case equal in quality and function to Otterbox but for nearly half the price. I grabbed mine off the big book site for $17. I especially like how the silicone sticks out a bit on the back so it doesn't slide off of smooth surfaces as easy.

Ian
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SGT2012:
Hi people, I brought a phone off ebay. I would like to verify it have good esn or imei before I open the box. So how can I check it? Do I call T-Mobile?

If someone can provide the phone number or link. I did appreciated! Thank you!
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Joe-Tech:
Try this on

http://imei-number.com/imei-validation-check/

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That's for CDMA phone

http://checkesnfree.com/
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] SGT2012:
Don't think it work correctly.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshnichols189:
If it works, it hasn't been reported stolen so you might be alright.

Sent from my SGH-T999
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] bstapley:
My brother just bought a GSIII off of craigs list for $450, went into T-mobile and got a new micro sim and he was unable to activate it. T-mobile's reasoning? The previous owner purchased the phone on the value plan and has not paid the phone off.....so they will not activate the phone....period. So, he had to either give the phone back, or pay the rest of the phone off. He could have avoided this by simply calling up T-mobile and asking them to check the IMEI number and that he was thinking of buying the phone. They can check if it's stolen or hasn't been paid off yet.
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] joshnichols189:
Doing that won't stop it from being reported stolen later though if the seller really has it cut out for you. Someone here bought one and went two months before it was blocked.

Sent from my SGH-T999
[T-Mobile, Samsung Galaxy SIII] Bigjim1488:
Thats crazy. I guess only buy from people on ebay with great feedback.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ArdinCani:
I have a small issue (?) On my accelerator

When i play ex. NFS Hot pursuit i need to rotate my device to portrait mode although the game is on landscape and on some other apps ex. Bubbles (level checker) it works just fine

Can anyone help me???
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] efrant:
Please post all questions in the Q & A section. Thanks!

Thread moved.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] smrsxn:
I needed to reduce glare and also not reduce screen clarity. Any suggestions?

I found an HD glare reducing screen protector from minisuit... has anyone tried it?

http://www.minisuit.com/p-1075-mini...anti-glare-screen-protector-matte-3-pack.aspx

Function:*This, MiniGuard High Definition screen protector shields yourSamsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Tablet from scratches and abrasions as well as reduces pixelation compared to traditional Antiglare Screen ProtectorsS-Pen Compatible
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] the great heisenberg:
I just received mine in the mail today from amazon and it works like a charm :)

Its half off on amazon and ships via usps

P.S: the stock nib on the S pen has more friction with the screen protector but you can replace it with the clear plastic nib for the same glide. Hope this helped.

As far as pixelation goes, it is a bit harder to spot individual pixels on the battery icon which always stuck out to me.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] rgerrans:
How is it with fingerprints?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] the great heisenberg:
They're mainly visible with the screen off. Not really visible at all with it on ay any brightness.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] DJsCrIBbLe:
How are you guys liking these protectors??

Link in op gives item not found.. :confused:
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] ron2k_1:
Probably this:

http://amzn.com/B008Y6LGXM
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] DJsCrIBbLe:
Thanks. do you have one.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] the great heisenberg:
still working wonderfully

Ive used the screen protector for about two weeks now and it works flawlessly, im glad i went with this product. Great protection for the price and it doesnt cover up the camera or ambient light sensor. Screen quality and text is still sharp :)
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] gronimo21:
I just got mine today and its very good stylus is on point no marks and its a 2 for 1 deal so you cant beat that with shipping i paid 6 bucks just my twocents

Sent from my GT-N8013
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] gronimo21:
The screen on and off
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] DJsCrIBbLe:
Where did you pay 6 bucks its not on theyre site and they amazon link above is 19.99
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] DJsCrIBbLe:
So this one and this are the same but one is 19 bucks in stock the other is 6 bucks and pre order wtf

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008Y6LG8W/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=A2YHHPMBONOB6F

Looks like the more expensive one shippes from minisuit and the pre order comes from amazon and will be shipping the 21st.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] gronimo21:
http://www.amazon.com/iShoppingdeal...ung-GT-N8013/dp/B00916ZC2K/ref=cm_rdp_product

Sent from my GT-N8013
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] DJsCrIBbLe:
Thanks i order the minisuit pre order for 6 bucks why not wait a few days
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] gronimo21:
Why wait for pre order
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] DJsCrIBbLe:
Why not . Its like 2 days longer than the 20 dollar one for 6 bucks. The one you linked isnt the mini suit . Cheap yes but also never heard of it ... ill wakt a few extra days for a well reviewed protector :D
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] gronimo21:
Got you

Sent from my GT-N8013
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] holgalee:
I've yet to see a matte screen protector that doesn't make the screen look grainy. I usually end up replacing them with glossy ones in a matter of days or weeks!

But the reflections I'm getting is driving me a bit crazy. Is the official Samsung screen protector 'grain free'?

Or are there matte protectors for other devices that are well-known to be ungrainy which can be cut to size?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories] joonex:
Yes I'm using the official Samsung screen ptotector and it is grain free.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] motivecc:
I'm having an issue with my t989 that has persisted since I stopped using Kang's ROMs and the Bullet Kernel.

After going from the Juggernaut ROM to Darkside's ICS when it came out, my phone started to not be recognized by any computer, be it OSX or Windows. I've tried everything on the PC software side, from clearing Kies and the Samsung Drivers, as well as clearing registry information and re-installing both separately, and this has not helped at all. The windows error is:

Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43)

I don't use antivirus, and I don't use a firewall, suffice to say I'm a programmer and have plenty of experience in doodling with phones, and I'm stumped. I've come to the conclusion that the Bullet Kernel installed from my Juggernaut days is the cause of the issue, as I repeated the process on a friend's device and he has the exact same symptoms.

With this situation, I'm not able to access ODIN to return to complete stock, so I can't flash over the Bullet Kernel. Alongside the USB device not recognized problem, I also was not able to get into ODIN / download mode until I made my own USB Jig to get around it.

Is there any way to get back to the stock kernel without ODIN? Would Mobile Odin Pro work if Chainfire added support for our device? It's really pissing me off as I'm a software developer and can't use my own device to build to.

EDIT: As a note, when moving from Juggernaut / Bullet to Darkside, I flashed the appropriate ICS radio and kernel, but when returning to 2.3.5 stock from Samsung, somehow the Bullet kernel managed to persist.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] blackangst:
edit: nvm you answered my question.

Im not aware of a way to unroot without Odin :( Can you get into recovery?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] RTFOP:
Hey, not sure if this will help, but there's links to flashable stock zips in this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1869082
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] motivecc:
There is still a way to get back to the Stock ROM ( 2.3.5 ) and Recovery, but the kernel flash was not included with the package:

http://galaxys2root.com/t-mobile-galaxy-s2/how-to-unroot-t-mobile-galaxy-s2-sgh-t989/

This is apparently the "Zedomax" unroot that does not need the ability to hook up to Odin, so needless to say, it's not unrooting that I need, it's getting back to the stock kernel that is the problem.

Obviously now that I'm unrooted, there really isn't a way for me to install Mobile Odin Pro even if I had it. I've been looking how to contact him to request it, because I don't want to be rude and PM him the request when I'm sure that's not the way that respected XDA members would want.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] RTFOP:
Can I ask why you think the kernel alone isn't being overwritten? That seems odd to me, since every ROM packs its own kernel, and flashing a kernel specifically only replaces the kernel. So if you flash an ICS ROM you're getting an ICS kernel, GB you get a GB kernel, etc. It wouldn't work otherwise. If you haven't done it already, you might want to try Darkside super and cache wipes.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] motivecc:
Well, for one, I get a Bullet loading screen... Apparently reading through other threads, it's a known issue that Zedomax's Stock ROM method doesn't include the kernel, which basically means I may have f'ed myself permanently seeing as how I can't get ODIN access. Unfortunately, galaxys2root.com didn't tell people on their site that it didn't include the kernel, so needless to say, I'm never going to that site again and I would advise people not to follow any of their stuff either.

Although it's a small omission, their lack of providing information has just caused me to possibly lose a moddable phone.

EDIT: the threads that I've been reading through are the ones you supplied, RTFOP
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] RTFOP:
So can you not get into download mode or get your computer to recognize your phone in recovery? If you're willing to tinker some you can back track and root and reinstall and overwrite that kernel and then circle back.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] motivecc:
Well, to re-hash over what I've said already for clarification's sake:

1. I can get into download / ODIN mode

2. I still CANNOT get my phone to recognize in recovery. I know it's not my PCs, it's the phone, and I suspect the Bullet Kernel as it was not reverted back to the stock kernel when I flash Zedomax.

With that said, I don't see how it's possible for me to root and get CWM seeing as how I'm on stock Recovery (3e), and I can't ODIN. Unless there is a untethered way to root the t989, I think i'm up ****'s creek.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] RTFOP:
At what point did you lose root access though?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] motivecc:
The whole point of flashing Zedomax's .zip is to unroot and go back to stock Samsung 2.3.5.

Just to verify, I downloaded root checker and it states I do not have root access.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] RTFOP:
So if you can get into Odin with your jig workaround, why can't you load a custom recovery and super user and then run Darkside wipes and install whatever ROM you want?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] motivecc:
I think there's a fundamental misunderstanding between you and I. When I say I can get into download / Odin MODE, that means I can force the phone itself into ODIN Mode, but since my computer does not recognize my t989, the ODIN application on my windows box does not recognize the phone, and the ID box does not 'turn yellow' as it should if my phone were recognized by my PC.

So even though my phone is waiting for the ODIN application on my windows to send it commands, I can't send it commands because the application won't recognize the phone.

Thus is my quandary.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] RTFOP:
Yeah, sorry, I didn't get that. Have you tried plugging it in without the sd card in? It's kind of a long shot, but errors on there might be keeping your computer from communicating with the device, since it seems to be working otherwise. Maybe the jtag repair service through mobile tech videos?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] motivecc:
As you suggested, I tried taking out the SD card and that didn't help.

I'm trying to do as much as possible before I try and repair it. I may consider trying for a warranty replacement and take the risk, but I'd like to try everything I can before I take that step, I don't like not being able to fix something =p.

Thanks for the help btw.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] keywar18:
IM sorry all you are passing through , I couldn't use my phone for two week when I messed up, . Well let's try get root with this apps

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=833953

If the permanent root doesn't work try the temporary
[Motorola Droid RAZR] eaglesbaby:
Hi guys,

For the past few days, my phone has been taking barely any charge.Last night it only charged about 10% (over 7 hours) and today I've had it plugged in since since noon and it's only charged from 25% to 28%. Help. This is silly. I've tried 3 chargers.

Thanks,

Shawna
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bzmotoninja83:
Try a different charger?

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[Motorola Droid RAZR] eaglesbaby:
tried 3 already. it's definitely a phone problem.
[Motorola Droid RAZR] kurpter:
What is your battery usage? (check it in system)

Also when you say you are charging it, is this via usb or wall charger? and is this with the phone switched on, connected to the internet or switched off?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] eaglesbaby:
Battery is 45% screen. And have tried all of the above in various combinations. Apparently it's related to Kexec. Thanks for the help.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] casper846969:
I have a ? I have windows 7 and I would love to know how to build my own rom can any one point me to the tools I need to make my own I want to be a ics rom if any help think you
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abaaaabbbb63:
Winrar, notepad, explorer.exe
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] casper846969:
Can I ask what that is
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] casper846969:
Yea but how do I complie other Rom's tho like say if I want a cm9 base but want aopk settings with a lil bit of slim parts how do I do all that
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nick0703:
Follow the steps in this thread (But it's jellybean) http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1813924 I used this step to compile my own CM10 and my own Semaphore Kernel with custom tweaks. Just replace where it says "galaxys" with "captivatemtd".
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] internetjlmb:
winrar

you can start looking how the zip is structured, you can use winrar for that, for example system/app contains the apps that are preinstalled you can delete apps you dont want, or system/media that cointains bootanimation file ringtones etc
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Limitz Cash:
You can build a custom ROM if you use a already built ROM as your base. But if you want to build a custom ROM from the ground up, you need to compile the ROM from source. And that needs to be done on a Linux machine or a Mac. Don't quote me on this though, as I am still learning also. But I am building my custom ROM from source, on a Linux machine. Backtrack 5 to be exact.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Catley:
Sorry to open a really old thread... But it would be good if there were more tut's on building your own rom since the big "Kitchen" has been closed for a while... I'm trying the winrar and notepad++ way now, but I've still a lot to learn and would love some videos to assist me on what I'm doing :laugh:
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BWolf56:
The XDA-U is always a good place to start.
[General Questions and Answers] ericz29:
first off i love this site 2nd i have seen some off this question here but not answered very well. maybe some new ideas or hope ! any way was wondering if it possible to use my to old milestones a854 to connect to each other with out service data or other wise talk to each other maybe Bluetooth but i dont think that will reach over maybe 30 feet any ideas or negatives welcome thank you:confused:
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Dasilvr018:
There's a rogers update for my galaxy s3 available but since my phone is rooted I can't update it until I flash it back to the original rom . The update is about 88 MB size and I'm just wondering if it is the jelly bean updated and if it is worth go back to update it or not. What do you guys know about it.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] cue_32:
It's not JB...it's what everyone else is on. Better modem, brightness bar in drop down, among others)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] zaghy2zy:
see: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1869561
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] BigMosley:
Great review. Do you do this for a living? lol I believe you persuaded me to buy one. :thumbup:

SENT FROM MY EVO 4G LTE!!! (w/no LTE)
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] lacrossev:
Nah i don't do this for a living, i just think it would be easier for me to cover as many concerns as possible so the thread doesn't turn in to a Q&A session.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] om4:
I wonder how it will stand up to a car, my father is an automotive mechanic and today he had an impromptu fight, car vs phone. Car won and now he's waiting for a replacement
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] fachadick:
I have no desire to purchase one. I don't like the look and it's way too heavy and provides way more protection than I need. I knew this before I read your review, so you didn't really influence my decision.

But I'll be damned if that wasn't one of the most detailed and thorough accessory reviews I've ever read. Truly exceptional, and the pics especially were on point. Kudos to you sir. You should review every accessory you own and post it up, and put the links in your sig. Tons of people would benefit - you have a real talent for it.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] Kisakuku:
I had high hopes for the delayed Trident Cyclops and Kraken cases and was planning to replace my Otterbox Defender with one of them. I used to love the workmanship and nice textured plastic feel of my Trident Cyclops for Evo 3D and hated the cheap rubbery silicone feel of the Otterbox Defender for 3D.

I was greatly disappointed to say the least. For the EVO LTE design cycle, the Defender has a very nice textured rubber outer layer, perfect fit and no rattling parts. The plastic texture on both the Cyclops and the Kraken seems to be a step down from Evo 3D days; Cyclops is now a 2-piece case with no inner silicone layer; the Kraken kickstand is a lot harder to operate than the built-in one; there's a lot of rattling in the buttons and creaking due to poor fitment. The four cylindrical side tabs that lock the front and back polycarbonate pieces are an improvement, but the really thin hooking tabs at the top and bottom do not work at all. To me, the only advantage Trident cases have are the dust filters.

I guess I'm keeping my Defender and hoping that the two extra outer layers that Otterbox sent me under warranty will be enough to last me to the next upgrade.
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] RobertBohannon:
I have the kraken case trident green. Ordered the case on launch day.The only issues I have with it are as follows.the volume buttons stick out too far so my phone always ends up on silent. The camera button is entirely to Damn hard to press (except for half way) the charge port dust cover ripped off pulling the phone out of my pocket. The belt clip got hung on the seat belt of my ambulance and snapped like a twig. The fabled kick stand: don't use it too much the snapping feature fails and the kick stand gets super floppy remedy open kick stand place index finger perpendicular under the open kick stand and attempt to crush your index finger this makes the kick stand bend slightly just enough for the clamping action to hold tight. As for the kick stand holding the phone up while charging, don't open and close the kickstand too much because it will gouge the plastic on the back of the phone thus rendering the kick stand just about useless. No case has come close to the ballistic HC I had on my OG EVO :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kinjo1023:
It just started randomly. If I pinch to go to Page order or open or close folders the phone is giving me voice feedback. I've turned off talk back and all its options. It's really annoying. Anyone know how to turn it off?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kinjo1023:
Figured it out. Just about any add on under talk back will give weird feed back results. Mine was a go launcher ex add on I had to disable.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mp5cartman:
I need clarification on unrooting the galaxy s3 for att. I am on 4.0.4 stock rom rooted. I never flashed a custom rom yet, so if I am sending my phone back to samsung all I need to do is flash back the stock rom using odin right? The binary counter or whatever that is wont go up? I have no idea about this counter stuff I came from a Galaxy Nexus and didnt have that thing. Anyways THANKS!!!
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] kemtehani:
Stay on Rooted ROM and download and install this app to reset the counter: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1494114

Then use odin to go back to stock.

Goodluck
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] mp5cartman:
THANKS!!! Got it back to stock!