yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Asus Transformer TF700] BossMafia2:
Eh, I'm okay with burning my warranty because of unlocking. It says multiple times, and in big letters, that you'll no longer be covered under their manufacturers warranty if you choose to unlock it. This really makes sense from a business standpoint, because there is a lot you can do to this tablet once it's unlocked, and a good chance of bricking. They don't want to devote the time or the money to support everything that can go wrong when you start flashing 3rd party roms, so they cut it out entirely.

Does it suck? Sure. Unlocking voids warranties on every phone though, just many manufacturers don't notice or take it in to account. Also, there have been accounts of people still getting service on their device even when it has been unlocked.

I like to think of it like this: I buy a car that has a highly customizable computer (timing, fuel mix, etc). This is fine, but I want more acute control of the settings, so I buy a mod chip to stick on there to gain low level access to settings that weren't necessarily designed to be modified outside their norms, even though the engine can take the modifications. In the process of tweaking the timing, I totally burn out the engine. Should I expect the manufacturer to fix my car now, since I just bought it? No, it was my fault it broke.

I realize that this is an analogy that falls short in many places. Android is, of course, FOSS, but it is designed to run on embedded systems. More and more these tablets and phones are given hardware more akin to an actual computer, so maybe the mindset of manufacturers should shift away from an embedded system and more to computers, but we're not there yet.

I haven't had a situation where I had to send in one of my unlocked Android devices for a software bricking, but I imagine most manufacturers will send it right back if they see that I unlocked it. Essentially Asus is cutting out that step by recording the serial number upon unlock. It's pretty big-brotherish, but they're not actively monitoring the information on our device. There was/is a big controversy over DMClient having access to all our information, but you can see exactly what information it is by going to devicetracker.asus.com (Note: Don't create an account if you don't want your information reported).

I'm sorry this has gotten a bit TL/DR. None of us like the idea of being punished for doing something we think should be a given Android right. It's important to keep in mind though that we're buying an Asus device running Android, not a Nexus device (regardless of the manufacturer). Asus reserves the right to provide any warranty they please, they're selling us this device after all. If you don't like their methods, they're well documented by now, maybe you should look in to another device. Asus doesn't care about you, or your information, they care about the products they're making and selling, and they'll support that product in any way they see fit. This isn't apologetic, this is just how it is.
[Asus Transformer TF700] woodsonmh:
I was a little surprised this came up so fast. i could understand checking on a return but an email. Another thing they had to do is cross reference my email. I gave them no tablet info. I am registered. Ill use a different email next time.

I understood the risks when i did it and had pretty much decided root was enough. If i hadnt had such a hassle upgrading who knows. Now im glad i did. Having a great time with clean rom.

Woody
[Asus Transformer TF700] Midnitte:
Seems more like contacting apple and because its been 10 days you jailbreak it and then they respond 'duh! your jailbroken!'

sent from LG optimus s (republic wireless) on tapatalk
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] knightofthe9:
Will someone please tell me if it is safe to flash cm7 or cm9 roms with a locked bootloader. Or if not which roms could I use with locked bl.

AT&T ATRIX.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pre4speed:
No.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] knightofthe9:
Boo. Thanks.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] knightofthe9:
That talked me into unlocking it. :)
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pre4speed:
You'll love being unlocked and all the custom ROM choices you now have. Congrats.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ibraheeemz:
Hi all

Before I have been using some application long ago on my HTC Dream, I forgot the name, using that app I could login to my mobile from PC and it would share exactly the while phone (not some docs or pics music ) but the actual phone screens and I could even swipe using my laptop touch pad and it would work on mobile... to make it simple, the idea is to use whatsapp or any other messaging app from laptop for chatting purpose.

Can someone suggest any app??
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ibraheeemz:
I got this, use Android VNC Server... its perfect...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] GuestK00182:
Use AirDroid.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Max_Pain:
hey guys. so I had a problem with the Zagg Shield HD...once I got the extended battery and the case for it..it kept lifting up. My wife has her on her phone and it's now got a bunch of marks on it.

So I tried the Spigen glas. protector. looks beautiful but always had sensitivity issues. They sent me a free replacement. still, i'm not enjoying the phone as much and I feel it's down to how I have to press extra hard on the back button and type extra slow...

so, what is the best "old-school" screen protector i can get that won't affect sensitivity but still protects the screen from scratches? I need one that won't go to the edges but also won't just be the screen part...if that makes sense. something like the coverage of the Spigen glas without the sensitivity issues i'm having with the glas.

thanks!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] bhags8:
Try the Anzer/Amzer. What ever it is called. I plan on replacing my Spigen Glass screen protector with one of those. I hated my zagg invisible shield HD.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Max_Pain:
searched Amazon and three versions came up. they all look like they go to the edge of the screen, which is not good with cases on the extended battery. that's why I had to get rid of the Zagg...

any others?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Pneumatic:
I am just using the one that came with my Diztronic case and I ordered a pack of 3 screen protectors from Amazon for $3.85 (for my wife's GS3). They are all clear, don't mess with the sensitivity, and look great. If I hand my phone to 10 people, 9 of them wouldn't even know that have I have a screen protector on there and the 1 that does know would know because they are looking for it.

I don't know why everyone insists on getting these tempered glass screen protectors or the Zagg-like (rubber feeling) screen protectors that you can't poke a pen or a drill bit through in a YouTube video. All I need is something that will keep my keys from scratching up the screen in my pocket and if it does scratch the screen protector I want to be able to replace it quickly and cheaply. For basically a buck each... You can't go wrong.

I still have the original 'cheap' screen protector on my old Vibrant that my kid is using and it still looks great so I have never needed to change them out. I still have 2 out of the 3 that I bought back when I got that phone so I am ready to go if/when it needs replacing. :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] otariq:
Spigen nano clear is good. It came with my case. The edges only go to the edge of the screen so it's good if u have a bulky case. It's also really easy to clean and feels smooth like glass
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Max_Pain:
anyone try the Spigen 4H protector?

the nano and clear are 2H, the glas is 8H, this one is 4H and seems to be more like a film but stronger than the other models.

http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...axy-s3-screen-protector-steinheil-series.html
[Galaxy S III Accessories] liamR:
I'm looking for a good and cheap screen protector too. I prefer the dry application hard plastic ones (4H), I don't like the tempered glass neither the wet application skins.

I have the SGP Ultra Nano Clear and it's good sp but scratched easily. I had the Ultra Crystal, it was better but the fit wasn't right (too big, caused the edges to peel). I think they fixed its size already, not sure.

My ideal sp would be the curved and clear with 4H hardness and fingers print resist at a price of less than $15 (for 2 ps). I found one from korea - SkinPlayer 3D, but it's more expensive than $15 and can't be found outside korea. there's a topic about it -

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1856079

I think i'll go with the Ultra Crystal again. unless somebody will recommend a cheaper sp with the same or better quality.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Max_Pain:
sounds like you're describing the one I posted above in terms of look, hardness, price, etc. but now it's just a question of whether it'll peel on the sides or not...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Max_Pain:
any other suggestions?

I'm really ITCHING to get rid of this Spigen glas thing...I was ready to order the Nano Optics but the reviews are so mixed for those online I don't want to waste my time and money anymore.

why do local stores only carry Zagg?! ahhhh
[Galaxy S III Accessories] falcons2:
Go with the just like glass protector by dba. I just put it on and it feels exactly like the glass.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Max_Pain:
Do you have a picture of how it looks on as far as coverage goes?

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy SIII on MetroPCS!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] falcons2:
I don't but check out the just like glass thread there might be some pics there. The one I have is a test cut one tho
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Max_Pain:
I did and that's why I asked. I saw talk of different cuts and test versions. I wasn't sure how to order or to make sure I was getting the "better" version...

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy SIII on MetroPCS!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chauzu:
Currently I'm using ultra nano, pretty good, the only complain could be visibility under the sun.

Any experiences with realook 3d?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] bkeaver:
Spg curved crystal best screen protector yet!!!!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Max_Pain:
i appreciate your enthusiasm, but there's a few things that concern me. Spigen makes the glas, and both of them have had horrible sensitivity. second, the curvel crystal makes it sound like it goes to the edges of the phone...and that was my problem with the Zagg Shield HD...the cases were lifting the edges badly.

is either of these things happening to you? do you have a picture of how it looks on the phone?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] bkeaver:
And I appreciate your skepticism but yes it does go around the curved edges and I have a tpu case on mine and its been on a few days and I don't have any issues with it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kingston73:
I have the spigen curved one also, no issues at all with sensitivity, not sure where you heard that? It feels really good, like no layer at all. I can't tell you whether it will lift up or not with a case, my case is 2 pieces so it never pushes against the edges..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] rn3324:
Hi

I am not able to take screenshot on mystic glory 5 official rom I tried clicking vol down and power button together but it never works. One of the keys responds earlier.

I never had this problem before installing this rom. Asking this question again in device specific Q&As.

Thanks

N
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] 122ninjas:
Home and power

Sent from Team Pirate's Transmitter Thingy
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] rn3324:
Thanks that worked

N
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ZeroNoob:
Ive been learning to build roms and ive created a few of my own but im tired of taking up so much space on my phone and flashing multiple roms. I want to know if there is an Android ROM Emulator that i can run on windows 7 to test the rom before i flash it,
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LORDFIRE00:
i believe there is ...u just have to google it
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] inferno 414:
When the battery on my s3 gets below 50 percent. Rebooting doesn't help. Any ideas?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] JBakey:
Some details might help. ROM, kernel, etc.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] izumi diego:
View attachment 1386511Hello, I have had the following "problem" when I flash the NeatRom, the device information is contained on the screen. How to solve this?

Can you give a force there?

Springboard add information

HW MP 1.400
PDA I9100XWLPT
Phone I9100 XXLQ6
CSC......
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ApriliaM3:
I've seen this problem posted before on several different ROMs but I don't know if anyone has come up with a definitive cause.

My suggestion would be to reflash the ROM without wipe (Wipe cache and dalvik cache only) and see if that fixes it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jokesy:
Visit this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1896343
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] izumi diego:
Reply

Thanks to those who responded, could successfully follow the hint Terminal emulator. They can close the topic.
[Vibrant General] Toast6977:
I feel this just has to be addressed. I know it has been addressed before, however I couldn't pinpoint the thread. Now let's get down to business!

If your phone was factory built with a Front Facing Camera, you are in the wrong section.

Flashing ROMs from this section will cause you problems. Likely big problems. You may get lucky and fix it. Then again, you may wind up with a fancy paperweight that is roughly the same size and shape of your cellular device.

Go to settings. Scroll all the way to the bottom, and click "About Phone". You will see some information about your phone. Look closely at the Model. If it says anything besides SGH-T959, then you have navigated to the wrong section of XDA.

Failure to strictly adhere to this warning can and will cause adverse side effects.

This includes, but may not be limited to the following: i9000, i9000m, T959v and Galaxy Blaze 4g. There are many phones that look like a Vibrant. There are some that are even marketed by carriers as a Vibrant.

In any case, the ONLY Vibrant that this section of XDA is referring to is the T959.

Thanks for reading.

Here's a link to the T959v Section.

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1065

......and don't forget that thanks button!
[Vibrant General] Toast6977:
Bumpity bump..........

(Bumped in hopes it can help be a preventative cure. :thumbup: )

You were just sliced bread before you were burnt by the toaster.
[Vibrant General] Exel:
Other names associated with this device:

This device is NOT a:

Another way people can figure out what phone they have, is to check if your phone came with Avatar originally. Anything else, it's not this device.
[Vibrant General] samsgun357:
Pumps and a bump.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] chuko303:
I droped my phone today slipped out of my hands ..and it has a case. Now theres 5 scratches a bigg one that goes thru the middle. Lmao gorilla glass is bs. My last phone didn't have it and never got one scratch. That's weak
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] superchilpil:
Don't drop your phone?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] chuko303:
Lol sht happens when u least expected just didn't expect to buy a screen protector if gorilla glass is supposedly "scratch proof" lol they make screen protectors stronger!....all I'm saying. Why they gotta say false sht?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] 18th.abn:
I would like to see where they claim scratch proof. Can you link me;)
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Warren87:
I’ve been through this!
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Poetique:
All having Gorilla Glass means to me is that I can clean off the screen in a normal manner without worrying about scratching it; whereas in the past I had to be all super gentle with the right material to clean other devices w/o using a screen protector. Now I can use anything but sandpaper! :D

On a semi-more serious note, hearing things like that is precisely why I ordered the Noreve that I did. Protection for front and back.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] NJGSII:
Gorilla glass never claimed to be drop resistant. People need to quit pulling that out of their asses.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] CheesyNutz:
lol op you mad bro ?

never have i read its drop proof

oh and its scratch resistant NOT proof
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] danny39:
They claim "scratch resistant" not proof.

Sent from my HOX running Cyanogenmod 10
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] sandys1:
I recommend a wet-apply screen protector (you can buy some on ebay for 2-3$. Search for some recommendations on XDA itself), which really helps in eliminating scratches.

The screen protectors may yellow after a couple of months - simply buy another.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] ECEXCURSION:
My gf just got a refurb replacement with a brand new screen. The first day we were walking along the beach looking for cool rocks. I told her to leave the phone in the car but too late, there is a deep, 2CM long scratch near the top right corner. I imagine it was from swiping with dirty hands.

Sent from my HTC One XL
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] bdjam2:
I don't understand how some of you manage to destroy your phones. I've dropped my phone 3 times and the screen hit the floor twice. I noticed some very small scratches after looking very closely.

Here is a simple solution to all your problems. Think of your One X as a very valuable and expensive part of your life. Don't let sand near it or it near sand.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] slimslim:
Just dropped mine from about 3 ft on concrete. It has a minuscule dent on the bottom at the back and scratches on the screen protector, but the screen itself it's crystal clear and clean. Just ordered 3 more clear ones for a buck fifty, replacement for every couple months :)
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] antennae:
yeah...if there's one thing you should avoid at all costs, it's sand. I've never used screen protectors and that's the only way I've gotten any scratches. The up side is that they are so fine, you can only see them in strong sunlight.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] cuyo11:
i dropped mine like from 5 ft :eek: the screen is intact even that i dont use screen protectors, i just got a dent on the right bottom corner :mad: hopefully is almost unnoticeable

gorilla glass is more resistant than the phone itself :good:
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] antennae:
in the end, the only thing that really works is getting enough scratches and dings so you don't even care anymore.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] tylerdurdin:
I hit a deer.... Now my truck has a dent. Stupid metal.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] 18th.abn:
When I was 17 I hit a big ol' buck doin 80 in my mom's monster 80's station wagon!! The whiplash literally ripped its antlers off its head. My bro and I had to drag it up it the back of the car, drive it home to prove it was a deer that broke the blinker and headlight lol. Needless to say, when they got home that night and saw a huge buck lying dead on their lawn, their facial expressions coming into the house were quite unforgettable:rolleyes:

Good ol days........

Tyler made me remember, because there wasn't a dent on the car and I SMOKED IT HARD!!!
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] tylerdurdin:
That must have been funny as hell.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] eortizr:
All new phones comes with oleophobic coatings. That coating is the one getting scratch. The nexus s, galaxy s and s2 didn't had that coating and never got issue of getting scratch so easily.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] ECEXCURSION:
While that's a good theory xda posted a video a while back explaining that it is actually the oleophobic coating that provides the scratch resistance.

Sent from my HTC One XL
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] bloodrain954:
So you drop your phone and then complain? Do you crash your car then cry about "all the safety features?" Do you blame eating at McDonalds is why you're fat?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] blessedswine:
see there was your first mistake, its not scratch proof its SCRATCH RESISTANT! all that means is its less likely to get scratched from everyday ****. you dropped your phone your mistake not HTC or gorilla's and if you want a screen protector that works amzingly easy to apply try Skinomi's it works amazingly, and it doesnt have that rubber feeling that Invisibleshield has.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] ksnax:
I don't know where the resistance claims come from, but the main point I have always seen is that it is thinner with the same strength as thicker glass, allowing weight reduction.

Regardless, treat it like a laptop, don't drop it, don't let sand our keys chafe against the thing, or soak it in anything, and it will hold up well for a very long time!
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Poetique:
They come from the Gorilla Glass website. It as coined as being scratch and "damage" resistant.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] sdotfitz:
I've dropped my phone twice or three times....this is a lot for me I only dropped my captivate like 5 times in 2 years. Any way I have only scratched the plastic slightly at the top left back corner. The screen has taken direct impact to concrete and a block driveway that was not smooth or flat at all. So far I have zero scratches or flaws to the screen. The glass will break if it lands the wrong way or frim high but can take a beating
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Nocturnal_50:
I had my HOX sitting on my desk at work while working on re-assembling a desktop, dropped the heatsink accidentally onto the HOX, peeled back the FUBAR screen protector to find the HOX unharmed.. someone shoot theirs with a .22lr to see if it will resist damage from that too :P please make sure you line the shot up with the battery only
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jimmyco2008:
Hey all,

If you know me from the Thunderbolt subforums, you know about my polls! I think it's fascinating to survey other people about their Android devices, and today is no different.

I use an Incipio Silicrylic case with my new Galaxy Nexus, however it feels so much better, lighter, dare I say awesomer naked.

So have at the poll, folks!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] joshoid:
Come on, I'm ready!! Lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jimmyco2008:
bumpity bump
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] resynx:
Thanks for making the poll, I also love to see surveys on how others are fairing with their Nexus's. For me I have one tiny little scratch on the bezel right above the screen. Though to see it you have to catch it in just the right light with the phone at a certain angle so it doesn't bother me at all. Got it after I decided to take off my screen protector and switch to a thin case (Cruzerlite's Androidified TPU) since the new Nexus is coming out soon. And I figured if I do somehow get a deep enough scratch to bother me I can always just fill it in with on XO Skin =)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] I Am Marino:
I've dropped my phone a few times, it just bounces and all is well.

Phone is unblemished except a few scratches on the screen protector.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jasonhunterx:
Mistreated mine in 5/10 condition still love it do keeping it around
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tgyberg:
Not a mark anywhere on my all naked 10 month old GN!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] McNastyy:
Naked but put on my Incipio case (rubber and plastic combo) for work. I had a screen protector for a while, but I can't handle it even if there's one dust particle under the protector. One or two minor scratches, but only seen at weird angles. I honestly didn't expect this thing to be so tough. Haha!