yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nokia Lumia 920] xenoglyph:
Just ran across this one today, was a little bit surprised that it checked the bootloader AFTER it started flashing, lol

When phone is stuck in flash mode in a case like that, unplug phone from usb and start the flashing process like normal and wait for the 'try again'/reset instructions window. Then plug the phone back into usb and hit retry, it will work.

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Field test menu was changed to ##3282 in Portico. Just open up the firmware in a hex editor and you can see all the dial strings yourself.
[General Questions and Answers] GOTFrogqc:
Been using Seven mail beta client for a few years now and for some reason I can't get it to work anymore what ever ROM I use, I would like to replace it with something that will work with my work web outlook mail system. Any Idea what to use.

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] GOTFrogqc:
Anyone?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bar-aka:
Hi,

I'm thinking of getting a GNII. Since it's pretty big, I'll probably be using it while laying it on a flat surface.

Watching this review, I got a bit worried:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=VdsMwGWvhO4#t=205s

Doe anyone else's GNII behave like that? if so, is it very noticeable/annoying?

Thanks.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tomo1971:
Yes, they all do it if they are bare. The speaker grill has a raised hump on it so that is not touching the desk so the sound on speaker phone isn't muted.

It's a design feature not a fault.

The video reviewer is a fud if he didn't realise that.

Sent from my Samsung Note II.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bar-aka:
Thanks for that info.

So the more import question is, is it noticeable or annoying? Will I be able to live with it? :)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spycedtx:
With a nice dual layer case, it sits flat and has no wobbles.

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I would love to help you, but help yourself first: ask a better question

http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tomo1971:
I have mine in one case or another so don't notice it but I could see if could be annoying if you had your phone flat on a table and you are typing on it.

Realistically though would it not be in a case? Even the thinist of cases would hide it.

But then you won't hear the speaker as well

Sent from my Samsung Note II.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bar-aka:
Yeah, I guess you're right. I think I'll also be getting a case when I get my GNII.

Thanks guy :)
[HTC EVO 3D] sixlive:
I just got this phone from a friend, the black spot in the bottom right corner was there but I didn't think it was going to be a big deal. It seems to be heat sensitive, not tested, just something I noticed. When its really warm the black spots are almost completely gone and in the cold they get bigger. The one on the left side developed over night.

Any thoughts? Is there anything I can do to get rid of them?

Thanks!

i.imgur.com/kfr16.jpg

Sorry, it wont let me post outside links yet
[HTC EVO 3D] Uncle Lizard:
Does the screen issue cause your phone to post in the wrong section?
[HTC EVO 3D] sixlive:
Seems like a 'general' question to me, didn't see a 'repair' section.

sorry
[HTC EVO 3D] Uncle Lizard:
Exactly. It's a question. That's what the Q in the Q&A section stands for.
[HTC EVO 3D] sixlive:
Yeah my bad. Maybe I should have made it an open statement in here.

Like I said, my bad.
[HTC EVO 3D] coal686:
Don't let Uncle Lizard get to you. He's a self-proclaimed mod in training. :D

As for your screen issue, you could take it for repair as it sounds hardware related.
[HTC EVO 3D] Uncle Lizard:
Maybe a little grumpy this morning. Better now that I have it out of my system.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] casello:
Hi,

I've updated my Italian N 8000 through ODIN to the last 4.1.1 Nordic Country!

I also do a fuIl wipe and it's all ok except to two things:

1) I try to return to Italian Version but when I turn on the note it is blocked to SAMSUNG screen.

2) when I check the firmware update It run continuously without return a response.

Please help me!

Thanks for all.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samir_a:
You need to go into recovery mode and do a factory reset, everything will work fine once you do that
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] casello:
0k,but why the update search works correctly only the first time after full wipe and now don't give me

any response?

Thanks forall.

ps.

I've also this problem:

the32GB is mount in readonly mode and even if I change it with Root Explorer I don't write to iT...

Please HELP!
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] casello:
Please someone Help me !!! please...:confused::crying::crying::crying:
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samir_a:
Okay I do not understand couple of things

Please clear are you trying to say

You updated to JB rom which does not belong to your region

After doing that you decided to go back to the stock rom

And when you installed the stock rom you screen does not go past the Samsung logo. - Solution Just press power button continusly to switch off and immediately press power and volume up button (i think its power up button) to go into recovery once you are in recovery do a complete wipe. Restart wait few minutes and it shoud boot.

If you are not able to flash using ODIN then please check the source of your rom and try reflashing
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] casello:
This is the question 1 and your reply is perfect too...

Now i've also two problem:

-i've flashed jb nordic country and after i do a complete reset;

after this the problems are:

1)when i try to find firmware update, it don't give me any response but search continuously (while, first boot time the search says me that the note is correctly updated)

2)my 32 gb micro sd is mounted on read only mode; even if i try to mount it in read/write mode trough root explorer i don't be able to write to it

I would solve these two problems and remain in JB...

I think that know is more clear... sorry for bad english...

Thanks thanks thanks
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samir_a:
You will not be able to update through OTA as your CSC code has changed either you will have to change the CSC code to the country where the firmware belong in which case you will get updates for that country or flash the JB rom for your country when it is out using ODIN.

There should not a problem with the SD card try using it with a card reader and see if you get the same problem what then there is something wrong with the card what is the format of your sd card
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] casello:
You' re great and so nice... Thanks for all...

However, how i change the csc of the note? i have to flash trough odin in csc button?

For memory i'm trying your solution ! (it may be the abort of nandroid backup)
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samir_a:
You should have done that, I am not an expert on how to change the CSC code as I have not done it but there is a thread on it just search for it in QnA its fairly easy to do

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Here is how you do it

open google play store and find "samsung galaxy S/S2/S3 CSC" ... run the csc apps and choose DBT ...

but make sure you backup your data because if you change csc code it will reset your setting and wipe your data.

This app works only on stock samsung rom not rooted /custom rom.

go to this link for more info

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1979514&page=19

Also please remember it will wipe all you data and do a reset when you do that
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] casello:
Ok, but i don't think to change csc because i loose all data...

However when is released the italian version i flash it to return to italy and obtain ota update...

To return to italy i do another factory reset or not?

Thanks very well
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samir_a:
Well I have not flash JB over JB but there are some who say you do not need to do a reset but then there was one member who had an issue so i cannot say for sure
[Galaxy Note 10.1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] casello:
0k,

Thanks for all!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] sos_sifou:
I got some pictures of the latest Otterbox Commuter case for the galaxy note 2 from Android forums >

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thanks to the original author who toke this pictures :)

note : I do not own this case because I live in the third world (no way to buy it or even to ship it to Algeria) if you want to know more, follow the source link >

Source

A very good review about the Otterbox defender case (useful to decide whether your priority is to protect the phone from all kind of drops or just to add some protection without much bulk) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_c0tWkBhDA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

The longest, most detailed video about the commuter case https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJpcPC-88LI&feature=youtube_gdata_player

A video about comparing the two Otterbox cases, the commuter vs defender https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsPFLcpOFUs&feature=youtube_gdata_player

A video about the white commuter case https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzDGAmVdXQQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player

More pictures of the commuter case on a note 2:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] vasishta.sushant:
I wonder when this will be available in stock. Really need one for my precious.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] owl74:
Hi

Thanks for posting pics.

I am now thinking of getting this case, but I have some questions.

It looks really thick, is the thickness of the Note 2 doubled or less than doubled?

How is the grip ? does it slip off your hands easily?

thanks
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] sos_sifou:
Hi,

Well sir, as i said in the op, i don't really own one :) i hope that i can get one someday ^_^

This case as lots of people noticed, is less bulkier than the defender case from the same manufacturer, and it delivers almost the same protection. The main difference you'll notice is a couple of millimeters less and no plastic screen protector (a simple screen protector is supplied instead)

I don't really know how much is the thickness after applying it, but it shouldn't bother you if you are planning to protect your phone.

Best regards

Sifou

Using a Samsung N7100
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gpgalanis:
I also ordered it in glacier color.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ChaOConnor:
Just got mine, great so far. Doest add that much bulk surpringly. The rubber part is much better than previous models, doesn't pick up lint as much. Very glad I got it!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] artofwar:
I also have the commuter and find protection wise it is pretty good, however I find the outer part abit on the slippery side, and the buttons abit harder to press. I have owned a Ballistic SG for my older SG2X which I found offered good protection as well, but abit less slippery and buttons were easier to press, but did not offer port closures.

Does anyone who currently owned/tried both the commuter and ballistic case for the note 2 care to comment if the Ballistic offers similar protection to the Note 2 as well as easier to press buttons?

I am considering switching if the Ballistic offered similar/better shell protection with easier to press button... or I may add a flygrip to the commuter (not sure if it would attach well to the commuter.... has anyone added anything to their commuter to make it less slippery?).... or some other similar alternative case you'd recommend?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] IamPro:
The slippy part is the only thing I don't like about the Commuter for the Note 2 bc it also has rounded edges so makes it even worse. I am considering black skate tape which might do the job or this other grip product designed for cellphones (forgot the name so have to dig).

Anyone do any type of MODs on their Commuter? I would be interested in hearing what.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MTalon:
I was thinking about grip earlier today for mine. I think grip tape would be easy but alittle rough for my liking. Maybe some kind of non slip stickers like the ones you can put on your dash to prevent slip. I maybe even the rubber of a ping pong paddle.?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] krwkenn:
I have the Commuter series case for my Note II and am actually very happy with it. I've owned Commuter cases for both the GALAXY S III and the GALAXY S II LTE (Skyrocket) in the past, and this is by far my favorite design. Unlike some of the Commuter cases, this one doesn't make the buttons hard to press at all -- they retain their tactile feedback and make a resounding click when pressed which is nice, and it's pretty easy to install and remove (so if you're a flash-a-holic and pull your battery or whatnot, it's not a complex procedure to pull off).

The silicone material feels different too -- almost has a slight leather texture to it -- but lint doesn't stick to it and if dirt or dust gets on it, it's a lot easier to clean off.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] GLunPy:
Mine arrived today.. too bad my phone glass broke yesterday, yeah.. im not kidding.

Ill change it tomorrow and it will cost 290$ with service included. This time with the case and screen protector from otterbox :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Zacedward:
yah I agree with you this is way easier to take off and put on better then the s3 ones I love mine I have the black one with my gray note 2
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] scoobmd:
I had mine for about a week now. Can you guys see if your case feels loose at the corner near the volume buttons? Mine just doesn't seem to fit tight enough.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Zacedward:
mine is a little lose but not real bad
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] krwkenn:
I like how you don't have to try to put the phone and silicone in the hard plastic a certain way or pull on the plastic in order for it to line up 100% correctly; with the S III I found that the power button was pretty hard to press and had almost no feedback to it (same thing on the S II Skyrocket case as well, but that's to be expected since they used almost the same design case wise).
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] DraconianGothic:
I received the Commuter case today and my silcone also feels loose around the volume button area. It is also slightly loose above the the power button area. I don't think it is down to the inner silcone layer being too big or loose, rather the fact that the hard outer case shell doesn't wrap around on that part. This means the silcone has no support unlike the ends of the case where the outer shell wraps around and offers support and keeps it tight.. A bad design really.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gpgalanis:
My case is also as you say loose since the outer shell doesn't support the silicon there but this isn't really a problem for me. Actually I believe that this is by far the best case so I also ordered a spare one.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Pompsdai:
The silicon on top of the power button is a little lose as well. I tried the hair dryer trick to form it to place which made it fit a little tighter.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] owl74:
I had one last week but returned it within 24 hours. Too bulky, also more slippery than the original Samsung TPU case. I hope they change the grip on the back. Also the back does not really need to be so thick. I want a little more thickness to the bottom and top, because these are the areas than hit the ground first most of the time when the phone is dropped. The screen protector is not that good either. Not worth £30 that I paid for it.

edit:

the bottom flap also is very stiff and it pushes the usb connetor when it's plugged.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] IamPro:
I kind of wish they went with a square design instead of rounded edges, would probably help the grip on the back too :crying:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gpgalanis:
What is the hair dryer trick?

P.S. I respect people's opinions but i have to say once again that this case is perfect for someone who wants good protection without much bulk. And when I say protection I mean real protection not just scratch protection. And the glacier one that I have is absolutely beautiful with my white note. Anyway it is really a matter of taste and priorities. In the past I also didn't like these type of cases and I was buying flip and wallet ones but now I prefer more the ease of cases like the commuter one.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] owl74:
blow hot air on it.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gpgalanis:
I mean what is the benefit of doing that?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] krwkenn:
The heat would cause the silicone to shrink slightly, in turn making it snug around the phone (in the event that yours for whatever reason isn't).
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Pompsdai:
^ all correct. a little trick is to heat the silicon for a few seconds (without the hard shell) and remold the lose area using your fingers. Reattach the hard shell and keep pressing the silicon (finger or wrap a rubber band around the area) to the desired shape.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Note_2:
Any one done a drop test yet?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Funkym0nkey:
The only thing I hate about this case is the camera cutout. They should have gone for more precise cutout like other premium cases. That big hole does not look nice.

I know function > looks but it wont hurt will it?

And they really need to bring out more colours :P
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] DraconianGothic:
Further to this, i now have a couple of photos.

While it might look minor, it is very annoying when there is a gap between the volume button on the silicone case and the actual button on the phone. Also, debris can get under the lip as the silicone lip barely covers the outer bezel of the phone, unlike the rest where it has the hard outer to keep it tight against the phone.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Note_2:
Just got my commuter, it's a nice size, look, not so much feel, but I am satisfied. I notice the loose part around the volume. The buttons aren't too hard to press and the cutouts are nice and precise.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gpgalanis:
Hi. Can you post some pictures or a grey Note 2 with a black commuter on? I am thinking to order one but I am not sure how it looks.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mexiking713:
They used the same design as the epic 4g touch. I had one on that phone and my 2 year old got a hold of it and streched the sides badly. They didnt shrink back but otterbox was nice enough to send me another one. Why cant they make the case nice and sturdy like the one for the evo lte? Literally its the only thing I miss from that phone.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Note_2:
I don't have anything else to take a picture of it with, but trust me, it looks pretty good. No videos on youtube with one on?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gpgalanis:
Nothing too clear. If you could upload a photo I would be grateful.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jrbxx7:
Bought my commuter and a pack of tec-tiles for $47 @ sprint store. Fits my Verizon n2 like a glove no button issues here!!

sent from unlocked beans 5 sch-i605
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mexiking713:
Im looking to sell my black commuter. Shoot me an offer by pm
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gpgalanis:
Come on guys. I need to order one and I am not sure.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] RickROM:
Here is a picture of mine next to my Galaxy Nexus with the Defender on... looks great!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gpgalanis:
Hi. It does look really good. Thank you very much!

Do you have a full frontal? You see I hava a white note 2 with a glacier commuter but I am going to give it to my wife and buy a grey one so I just want to make sure that it looks good before I spend 40 euros on it. My main concern is that it looks too black. Is both the silicon and the outer shell the same tone of black or different?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] IngramAU:
I really like this case and think it meets all my requirements just fine. I hope the one I order doesn't have the loose fitting issue though. There are reviews on Amazon mentioning this and some cases have it, some don't. Luck of the draw?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mexiking713:
Worst case scenario Otterbox will replace it for you.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gpgalanis:
Finally a black commuter was ordered for my grey Note 2. Until it arrives I will use the glacier one since my wife prefers a flip case. For those interested the glacier case doesn't look good with the grey Note. However when the black arrives I plan to mix the grey silicon of the glacier with the black back to create something similar to the Defender knight case.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Zacedward:
that will look sweet will you post a pic of it
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] alphasports:
Ya that would drive me batsh*t too. I have had good experiences with Commuters, esp on my GNex, but maybe this one got rushed to market too fast when they realized the phones were selling like hotcakes...who knows.

I tried a Seidio Active (which was pretty good but added a lot of bulk) as well as the OEM Flip case before VERY happily settling on the OEM Protector+ case: adds decent basic protection and almost no bulk. I'm not a "phone dropper" in general so a minimalist case suits me fine in this case (sorry!)

Cheers
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gpgalanis:
Once it arrives (in about a week) I will post some photos for sure.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] IngramAU:
I bet they would but I'm purchasing from Australia and through Ebay. I'm not paying $20 postage to buy directly from Otterbox.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Zacedward:
thanks
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] sos_sifou:
OP Updated with two videos, the first is a comparison of the Otterbox commuter and the defender (bulk, thickness, etc).

The second is about the white version of the commuter case.

Add another two individual reviews about the commuter and the defender series.

Best regards

Sifou

Using a Samsung N7100
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] sos_sifou:
Op updated with pictures from gpgalanis, thanks dude, i hope that this thread will be helpful for those who want to buy this case.

Best regards

Sifou

Using a Samsung N7100
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Jodiuh:
Count me in as another Commuter owner!

I do prefer to operate the phone wo/ the case, but the piece of mind w/ the case on it's enough for me. I just hope I can get used to the added bulk in time.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] sms2000:
Why Commuter is considered better than Defender by many? I still prefer my Defender so...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Jodiuh:
The defender was too thick for me, I have no need for a belt clip, and I don't care for the screen shield. :laugh:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Note_2:
The commuter is way thinner but still offers good protection.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mr mystery:
Anyone know if you can put a commuter over a full body skin? I have clear ghost armour on mine and don't want the commuter to cause it to peel.

Anyone try it?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Jodiuh:
Ghost Armor's so thin and the fella @ the local GA in the mall told me it would be fine. Though, I'm hesitant to put it on because it would make the stylus stick. FWIW, I'm using these and they work great.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AGABISW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Jodiuh:
You've solidified my decision to keep the phone in the box. Thank you. So very sorry this happened though. :(

I let the maintenance guy hold my phone and he dropped it about 3 ft onto the bottom floor of a golf cart...nearly lost a heartbeat. The box got a small nick, but the phone was fine. Needless to say, I don't let anyone hold the device anymore.

I was fine until I read this and now I'm noticing the "push" that's a bit much on the volume button. Stupid forums. :laugh:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] dancon1961:
Does anyone know if NFC works with the Otterbox Commuter? Both the wife and I have Note 2's and we use NFC to transfer pics and stuff to each other quite often.

Asking because I bought one of those no-name mall cases but then I couldn't transfer anything to her anymore.