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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] RavenY2K3:
Today I took receipt of a grey Aluminium Bumper for the GT-N7100 Galaxy Note.

I bought them from eBay for about £14 from a UK seller, there are cheaper ones from China but I thought getting one from the UK would be quicker to get a hold of, in terms of delivery.

This is the first bumper like this I've ever owned, I had heard stories of people scratching their devices whilst installing the phone into these things, but I had no such issue. There wasn't a mark on the protector caused by the installation and, considering the screen protector is going to be much softer than the glass, thus easier to damage, so if there was going to be any damage, you'd see it on that.

On the note of installation, it was quick and easy. The phone sits nicely inside, there isn't any play as such but, when you "try" to move it around you can feel movement, but I think this is something of a good thing, for absorption purposes in case of a fall.

What I was surprised about, was the fact the back of the case sits almost flush with the back of the phone itself, offering no (extra) protection for the camera when you put it backside down, this fortunately is not the case for the front, the case adds about a 2mm edge to the screen, and so does get protection when you place it screen down on a table etc...

You can see that it comes well packaged, perhaps not as well as the Nillkin case I reviewed last month, but better than just being loose in an envelope.

There are pads on the inside of the case that the phone actually sits on (not on the bare metal itself.)

To use the buttons on the phone, it has it's own raised buttons on the case, they work really well and are quite rigid.

It's very precisely cut, the mic holes are correct and inline.

And the original Samsung cable fits just fine too.

All-in-all I'm quite impressed, I don't think It's worth the £14 I paid, but It's the just one of the cons of wanting it quick, as opposed to waiting for a delivery from China.

Also, to dispel any reports/myths, that it out makes the signal worse, the phone and other internal radios haven't been affected by the case in anyway.

There are plenty of sellers on eBay selling them for you to buy from, but here is the seller I bought mine from http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281008440...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Update:

Due to the concerns I have about damage to the camera lens that this and, other cases that don't fully surround the phone don't protect against, when placed on a table for example, I have simply cut a piece of a screen protector, from a protector for a phone I no longer own, and placed it over the lens.

This has not affected image quality, or affected the way the auto focus works or the speed off it in anyway. With this in place, I am no longer worried about minor scratches that could be caused by putting the phone down on a desk/table. In my opinion, this is a suitable solution not just for this case, but just to have in general, regardless of what case (if any at all) you choose to use :D
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Roundabouts:
I really like the looks of this case!

How close is the fit? Does the phone wiggle around at all inside the bumper?

One of the other Ebay listings for this has a video showing installation, for anyone interested: Oops... not enough posts. :(

You can search Youtube for "Aluminum Bumper Metal Alloy case for SAMSUNG Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100) / Note 2 LTE (GT-N7105)"
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] RavenY2K3:
I did mention movement in the review

"The phone sits nicely inside, there isn't any play as such but, when you "try" to move it around you can feel movement, but I think this is something of a good thing, for absorption purposes in case of a fall. "

But to elaborate on it more, it fits tightly and there isn't any movement but, If you try to force movement you can tell that there is a bit of give, probably from the pads compressing. It's nothing bad and is probably good that it happens the way it does.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Roundabouts:
Ah, my brain skipped over that for some reason, sorry!

I noticed in the pictures and video that the pads don't seem to cover the entire inside. The corners are exposed, and I am worried about the phone contacting the unpadded parts when dropped. Also, it looks like the rear shots of the case show light between the bumper and sides of the phone.

Extra padding isn't hard to add, so I may give this a try.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] RavenY2K3:
Ahh, I know what you mean now. It'll be real easy to add some extra padding if needed, you'd just need to get some self adhesive foam and stick it where you want it.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 1FstYOTA:
Can you give a quick mention on the sliding cover peice, does it rub the edges of the screen? Someone said somewhere that the screen rubs on the peice that you slide back on to cover the top.

Thanks,
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] RavenY2K3:
From the first post:

"This is the first bumper like this I've ever owned, I had heard stories of people scratching their devices whilst installing the phone into these things, but I had no such issue. There wasn't a mark on the protector caused by the installation and, considering the screen protector is going to be much softer than the glass, thus easier to damage, so if there was going to be any damage, you'd see it on that."
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] sHaHiN786:
Ok, now comes the question, since I'm looking at this and the hard case you reviewed, which do you prefer using as your daily case? Love the look of the aluminium bumper, but the back not being as protective as the front is what makes me dislike it...

Thanks. :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] RavenY2K3:
Well, I think I'm actually leaning towards the bumper I have a protector on the screen, and the back plate can be replaced if it gets mega scratched etc... I think the bumper just looks so much cooler than anything I've had before.

I have got a fully covering leather case for full protection when I know I'm going to be somewhere that I could cause some real damage if I dropped it, like when going out walking etc... but day-to-day the bumper is the route "I'd" take.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 1FstYOTA:
ugh case of the Monday, well thanks man my should be here anyday now.

Thanks for the review can't wait to get mine.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] RavenY2K3:
Due to the concerns I have about damage to the camera lens that this and, other cases that don't fully surround the phone don't protect against, when placed on a table for example, I have simply cut a piece of a screen protector, from a protector for a phone I no longer own, and placed it over the lens.

This has not affected image quality, or affected the way the auto focus works or the speed off it in anyway. With this in place, I am no longer worried about minor scratches that could be caused by putting the phone down on a desk/table. In my opinion, this is a suitable solution not just for this case, but just to have in general, regardless of what case (if any at all) you choose to use :D

First post updated.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] fadilkarim:
OMG thanks for the review!! ive been wanting one of these but havent found a good review for it online! you mentioned that this particular case doesnt offer protection for the camera since it is flush with the device. However on amazon i found this one:

http://www.amazon.com/ZuGadgets-Alu...391&sr=8-7&keywords=galaxy+note+2+bumper+case

it looks identical to the case you have, but in the pictures, it shows that the case is elevated slightly from the phone itself. do you think this could be different from the one you have?

thanks!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] TraktoR6666:
Good review :)

but I'm wondering whether this aluminium kind of bumper blocks the GPS signal or not when the phone is used as Navigation. Pls try to use the bumper and turn the GPS on. . Will there be any problem? thanx
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] bluem6:
There was another review on here regarding a metal bumper and according to him it did not affect the gps but it did affect the nfc..
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] emeraldayotte:
This does not impact GPS/NFC. I have noticed roughly a one bar drop in cell signal but that's it. I've had mine for almost a month and no issues.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] RavenY2K3:
It's just the camera angle, if I take a picture at the same angle, it will give the same illusion.

And regarding GPS signal, the case "does" affect it. I've been meaning to make a video showing exactly what happens, I'll try and make and upload one tomorrow.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] woahboi:
Anyone find one similar to the element case for iphone and Galaxy S3. I like bumper cases but the idea of a snap together 2 piece one does not seem secure enough to me. The screw together case seems like it would be much better.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] rawdikrik:
I ordered this exact case on Friday. Should be here this week.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] fadilkarim:
Wow those clever dogs! lol damn im disappointed. and now that u mention it affecting gps signal i think ill get another case. Im glad i stumbled on your review!!

might go for an otterbox... lol
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] JosephL:
Too bad, otherwise it would be a great bumper case.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] EFFENGEE:
found it

i followed the link above and came up empty, but i found it at sw-box {dot} com.

def gonna by it when i get my note 2. thanks OP.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] majorbgss:
If u have clarivue glass protector on, can u still be able to slide the lip in place?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] rfreijanes:
Alternative Bumper

I like this one because looks like thinner on front, shows side buttons and it's nice to hold to don't falls.

Where in Chinese sites can I found?

www . youtube . com / watch?v=Gguqnpckf0c&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] loylik:
Not released yet. It will be released November13 or later
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kilometers4:
Why do we need some many 4.2 threads? It seems every day we have 5...
[Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arieil:
Sorry.:(
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nasrudin78:
Hi dudes

Recently I unlocked my DHD with HTCDev method and flashed JellyTime ROM.

Now, I want to perform a sim-unlock but I don't know if i have to reinstall my stock rom...

Is there an easy way to achieve it?

This is my system configuration:

HBOT-2.00.0029

RADIO -26.14.04.28_M

carrier: Vodafone ES

Thx in advance
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adilrenzu:
U will need to make a goldcard to sim unlock ur phone or debrand it. Use the advance ace hack kit (AAHK) from ATTN to sim unlock ur phone make sure u read the effron manual provided with it. Search for ACE think tank in the development section I m sure it will help.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nasrudin78:
Finally I called to my carrier to obtain the sim unlock key. It's not necessary to go back stock rom.. I tested with another carrier sim and ask me to enter the unlock key.

Thx for your answer.

Enviado desde mi Desire HD usando Tapatalk 2
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adilrenzu:
Good to hear that..
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pat99:
Urgent

My device is rooted too. with MiUI Jellytime rom android version 4.1.2! now i really wanted to know that what if i get sim unlock code from AT&T and put into my Inspire 4G will it be able to make sim unlock? Or should i have to Relock bootloader?

My htc inspire 4g is s-on and unlocked bootloader. please let me know as soon as possible. Thanks.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJeamy:
you can try it..

but alternative way is you can try using AAHK2 script from Phiber2000 in here, that's a simple way will automatic debrand and full s-off your DHD..

hope this can help..
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glevitan:
If you get the unlock code there is no need to use any tool. Bootloader does not need to be relocked as it has nothing to do. You will only need a sim from a different company in order to get the network prompt.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pat99:
noob

Sir, i've no idea how to install all that stuff like AAHK2, i'm good at downloading so i did download that rooted custom rom and PD98IMG-1 because HTCdev unlock says it needed to be PD98IMG-1 so i download it too. now what to do?

i placed custom rooted file which was mention to put into root of sd card,i did that then ran HBOOT it showed me parcing [PD98IMG.zip] and goes it automatically don't know what to do next!?

Then i placed PD98IMG-1 file into subfolder of PD98IMG and run that aahk2.cmd but it still says no such file found. did format sd card twice. things that one sd card is from kingston and another one unnamed,in both it showed me PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM!

1) either memory card not mounted

2) you sure charge cable is in chargemode? or data sync mode? check it?

such type of error i found. i gave up literally......can you find a solution for me?

Thanks a lot in advance.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJeamy:
the AAHK2 script will make your phone to process downgrade first then re run a second script for full s-off..and before you do it all that..you must have a branded sd card that already mentioned in the thread..

step :

1. if you had sense rom then you must set disable of Fast boot first from settings> power

2. you must enable USB Debugging on your phone under settings>development>usb debugging (check it)

3. you must installing latest HTC driver..you find it here..

4. you must install SDK or ADT to support adb & fastboot command..you can download from here..

5. if SDK or ADT already setup..you can connect your phone (just charge mode)..then open cmd from your pc..then change source directory to Platforms tools directory..sample if you place the SDK or ADT folder under "C:\" drive..then the command might be "cd C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools"

6. test adb connected.. type "adb devices", if adb success detected your phone then there will be prompt with serial number of your phone at list of attached device

7. if adb success detected your phone..then you can continued to type "adb reboot bootloader" that will bring your phone rebooted into bootloader..

8. in your phone bootloader you must choice FASTBOOT..then type in "fastboot get-var all" this will show your info about the CIDnum of your phone..(check it In the line "INFOcidnum ......." , copy that to notepad before closing a cmd..

9. find the right RUU required by AAHK that matching with your CIDnum for downgrade process..you can find it here..and place it in PD98IMG sub folder from AAHK2 folder

10. disable your antivirus..then running AAHK2 script as administrator..then follow instruction for downgrade process first..then continued running the second time AAHK2 script for full s-off process..

11. flashing RUU that already rooted and modified by Phiber2000 to fix gps..

12. DONE

note : if you had prompt "PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM" while running AAHK2 script..then might be problem under USB debugging on your phone..try disconnect usb then disabled it first and enabled it again..then try connecting again with your pc

hope this can help..sorry for my bad grammar
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pat99:
Unlocked!!!!

Just today infect couple of hours ago i made my device factory unlocked! But when i get into bootloader it still shows me S-ON!

Current status of my phone is Factory Unlocked,S-ON and rooted? is it possible?

One more question: Now that i'm on factory unlocked state so i can flash any custom rom or have to stick the same custom rom where i made device factory unlocked?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yumm91:
Of course. Just flash recovery using command fastboot flash recovery recovery.img and u are ready to flash rom. The example of recovery.img is cwm recovery which u can download it from their website. As you are s-on, u need to flash boot.img contained in the zip files of the rom that u flashed everytime u flash a new rom. The command is fastboot flash boot boot.img. When u are writing the command, make sure ur device is connected in fastboot mode.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pat99:
Thanks....

Hello there, I have latest cwm touch recovery installed in phone,previously i guess 5 or 6 differant roms i have tried before making device factory sim unlock.

Just wanted to make sure i won't lose sim unlock if i change the rom.

Thanks once again...for clearing my doubt. :)
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] skalatsky:
Like the title states when listening to music with headphones plugged in I get sound crackles.

It doesn't matter if it's through Bluetooth or the jack. When listening on external phone speaker it sounds normal. Or when I use headphones for phone calls there is no crackle. What is going on?? I'm on jelly bean currently but even on ics same thing happens.

Can anyone help me out? Is there a special app I need or do I need to do something in the settings. It's driving me nuts.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] skalatsky:
Also I have noticed that if chose different cpu governors and different I/O schedulers, I will have less or more crackles. Does anyone know the best combo for sound quality?

Or I should be doing something else.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] Arbadacarba:
Had this problem on my first handset... Read all the similar issues, and eventually got it replaced. New one is perfect on Headphones, built in speaker, and both of my bluetooth systems.

Call for a replacement if you can.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] skalatsky:
If I switch the cpu governor to "performance" the crackling is almost non existent. Does that still warrant getting a replacement?

I got this phone the day it came out so I am past the 30 day exchange.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] g2tegg:
What kernel are you running? Some have reported that if your min cpu is below the stock 384Mhz these problems will arise. Also experianced this when undervolting.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] skalatsky:
Ktoonez 10/31 jb tw, with no undervolt. My min cpu is at 348 should I raise it up a little?
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] g2tegg:
That's odd. I'm running the same with no issues.

Try bumping it up, it doesnt hurt. Do you have a screen off profile enabled? Turn that off as well. If I'm lower then min 384 and listen to music my phone soft boots all the time.

Remember, your min is not that important. Whats important is that your phone is going to deep sleep.

Hope that helps
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] skalatsky:
No I haven't messed around with the screen off profiles. Could it be the kernel?? I don't see why it would be, maybe I'll ask in the kernel forum.

My phone goes into deep sleep, but the music crackling happens even when I'm using the phone. The weird part is it only happens with music...

Other than that the phone is a beast. I really don't wanna deal with the hassle of replacing phones.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tonylee83:
Is there anyway not to see picasa album in the gallery? Thx
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nunyazz:
Flash an updated gapps.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sos_sifou:
Hello dear XDA members :)

I am going to sell my Galaxy tab 7.7 P6800 gsm/3G with original TGY CSC updated via kies to 4.0.4 ZSLP7. The device is made in Vietnam.

the question is, IS IT SAFE to do a FULL RESET FROM SETTINGS ? (I must give the new owner a fresh system)

note that everything is stock, no root nor custom kernel, not even CWM, nothing changed in the system, all Samsung Bloatware :D

you may ask me why am going to sell my 7.7 ? Because i can't own two devices (not enough money) I must sell this to get a note 2 (just wanted to use a new device, I must do so otherwise the price of my 7.7 will drop a lot after a year or two)

using the 7.7 was a joy, a great device with a gorgeous screen, no question about it.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wc74:
Afaik, you should be safe to wipe from settings, someone can correct me if i'm wrong. Do not wipe from recovery, from what I have read this can trigger the super brick bug.

A couple of extra options for safer wipe:

Go back to HC then wipe. Afaik HC recovery mmc_cap_erase flag is disabled.

Flash Locerra's CWM from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1542897 and wipe from there, flash back to stock through odin. I believe this version of CWM has mmc_cap_erase flag is disabled.
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sos_sifou:
thanks mate :)

well i don't understand how a big firme like Samsung can put a deadly option withing settings!

anyway, I hope the note 2 doesn't have this creepy brick bug.

anyone can confirm the brick from settings? someone must already did it by now? (of course on the same conditions)

best regards

Sifou

Galaxy Tab 7.7
[Galaxy Tab 7.7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thebobp:
The author of this thread suggests that you can corrupt the memory just by deleting large files. So just offhand, I'm going to suggest it's UNSAFE.

(Ask them to be sure.)
[LG Optimus 2x] ProgMaq:
What makes this tool?

With this tool, you can recover any full brick. Can also be used to solve the problems caused by changing the partition sizes or add / delete these, as it will create new partitions system bringing factory.

I've seen this in this forum, what are the differences?

The main advantage that don't exists in other tool, is that in this case is included factory misc and lgdrg partitions.

Many users who have flashed with nVFlash can see how the /lgdrm is almost empty, while originally came many more files.

These files can not be recovered even installing a full stock.

I also added CWM 6.0.1.5. as a recovery partition.

And the system partition and kernel?

Are also included of course. In this case it is the "CM10 nightly" of November 5, 2012.

Do I need to know more?

To use this tool, you must have installed drivers nVFlash, which of course are included.

Once installed, you only need to click on "flash.bat" and follow the instructions.

Anything missing?

Once complete, the device is ready for operation, but it is recommended to install the latest gapps for "CM10" that have not been included for the same reason they do not come in the CyanogenMod ROM.

Download link?

HERE

Credits

- NVidia for NvFlash tool.

- CyanogenMod for the best great ROM ;)

- Paul@modaco for giving first NVflash rom as base to use and learn.
[LG Optimus 2x] winstonxl2:
ProgMaq First i never saw your name and now:

Cm10 fuse

Full brick repair

Do you want to be a RD

i wil check this tool if bricked my mobile (Maybe Tomorrow)
[LG Optimus 2x] sushantp666:
I Wanted to resize data and internal, any tool:)
[LG Optimus 2x] ProgMaq:
Very thanks winstonxl2 ;)

I have a Galaxy S3, but this LG is great for developers. If I do something wrong, and the smartphone stops working, in three minutes will fix the problems with nVFlash.

I can format the recovery partition and boot without fear. Things to do them if the Galaxy S3 could give me a fright.
[LG Optimus 2x] ProgMaq:
You can resize those partitions with this tool ;)

[partition]
name=UDA
id=16
type=data
allocation_policy=sequential
filesystem_type=ext3
size=1610612736
file_system_attribute=0
partition_attribute=0
allocation_attribute=8
percent_reserved=0

Change size of partition UDA (DATA) and the remaining space will be in the internal partition (UDB) without touching anything.
[LG Optimus 2x] Prokeke:
Hi, may I know what is the difference of having a complete content of lgdram? :)
[LG Optimus 2x] Harsh:
Nice work you are doing.

Just wish you would stop putting your own name in credits all the time in every thread you start, it feels arrogant.

Maybe credit Paul@modaco for giving first NVflash rom as base to use and learn.
[LG Optimus 2x] ProgMaq:
Sorry harsh, I thought it right, if another user by copying and pasting decided to post it on another forum.
[LG Optimus 2x] body150165:
I am also curious about it
[LG Optimus 2x] ProgMaq:
Not sure, but I think it brings different blob to work with DRM files.