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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] JdgM3NT4L:
I can verify from first hand experience that his phone does not take even a small drop onto a hard surface well. My first one slipped out of my pocket and fell no more than 30 inches onto pavement and it looked like it had been ran over by a dump truck. Get a case and never look back folks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Slick_fella:
when shopping for a case ebay Is your best friend! :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] a.vandelay:
my only complaint so far is the paint. i managed to scratch the paint from the home button when i was plugging in (slipped and scratch it). it's apparently very soft and i scratched all the way through to the gray beneath.

i have banged it and dropped in (no concrete) without any damage.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] BKO Overdrive:
I normally baby my phone to no end, from the box it goes into a case lol. I even leave the plastic on the back of the phone so it doesnt get scracthed from dirt getting into the back of the case. But i like seeing these videos cause it really lets you know the WORSTE case scenario even though not reality. Just a stress test so to speak.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] TheMrRoxtar:
Actually that is pretty real to me and a real case scenario....getting out of the car with the phone still in my lap has happened not only to me but my wife as well numerousssssss times. not doggin on ya just saying this stress test is most definitely based on a real case scenario. Maybe some of them might be hypothetical but come from everyday real scenarios.

MrRoxtar

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] BKO Overdrive:
Oh i hear you 100%, i agree with you of the phone falling out the car is as real as it gets. It has happened to me once, when it did luckly i had a case so i had no damage, its bad to say that the phone well...... fell on a surface with uneven jagged rocks embedded in the pavement will no doubtly destroy the screen and crack it, so her shock to that, comparing it to the S3 is just not correct with the conditions. Not to mention as the other users stated, it was frozen then baked afterwards, which 100% effected the integrity of the glass. But the only thing that was realistic about those test was the phone falling out the car while your in it, freezing, baking, a small child kicking it down a flight of stairs, then submerged in a fish tank is not a realistic scenario, sure it COULD happen, but whoever did those things would just be out to hurt you. Though its nice to see what it can and cannot withstand, which is what i was originally trying to say.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] a.vandelay:
i would like to update this, as i just discovered a scratch on the screen today :mad: i have no idea how/when, but it's there, and it's deep.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Slick_fella:
Bummer that's too bad... I ALWAYS use a screen protector, I don't care if it's gorilla glass or what not all my smart phones and tablets have them. They are very cheap on eBay I buy like 6 with $5 bucks and they look very very clear! Can't even tell its there. I change them every 2-3 months, I work construction in very dusty areas so my phones are bound to get scratched, they look like a brand when I put a new one on.

When I got my note 2 I didn't have a protector for it, so I just hand cut a temporary one from a another one that I had bought for a tablet, scissors and a razor blade gets you close enough... doesn't have to be prefect.

Less than a dollar to protect a $700+ dollar phone seems very worth it to me.

Don't go to frys or bestbuy or anything like that because they charge way to much!

In your case I would still get one, and who knows, at the very least the scratch won't be as noticeable. ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] kcsakenn:
People always ask me if they should bother putting a case on their phone and the answer is always the same - yes. Accidents happen in life and no matter how careful you are, something is bound to happen at some point during your phones life-cycle, it's just how it is. You could be outside during the winter and slip on ice and your phone could go flying, it could get knocked off the table by your pet if you've got it plugged into the charging cable and they snag it, etc.

Myself, I tend to stick with the Otterbox Commuter series -- it's a good compromise between style and protection. I mean heck, even just your plain jane TPU style case would be better than the phone taking an impact directly (and for such an expensive device, spending a little money on a case is much better than having to shell out another $700).

As for screen protectors, it depends. Some people take good care and prefer the feel of the bare glass, and that's fine. If you tend to be a bit rougher on your phone, work in construction or a similar industry or when you tend to get your hands dirty a lot, then I'd definitely recommend one.

Just my two cents. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] UCLAKoolman:
I've used enough devices to realize that I don't need a case. I'd rather enjoy the sleek design of my devices.

I did however purchase a two year square trade warranty for $90 (I spent more than this on cases in the past). If I do happen to destroy my note I'll replace it for a $100 deductible.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Cab121:
Very interesting perspective and opinion. Glad you found your comfort zone :D.

I think im ok with spending the $40 for a case. Seems far less expensive than a 1 $190 warranty replacement. Of course there is the lack of a naked phone to the hand. Personal preference vs dollars I suppose.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Dr. Evo:
According to a Yahoo! Finance article (written by ConsumerReports), screen protectors and cases are antiquated and useless in day and age. I tend to agree. With phones tending to be so large yet, thin, cases make a large and attractive phone... insanely larger and quite unattractive. Now, since this phone is made out of plastic, getting a case may have a bit more justification. And the phone is slippery. I dropped my phone so many times when I had the original Note. One time I dropped it on hard concrete and it cartwheeled four times before coming to a rest. But, in backing up my case (I guess) my phone's screen was unscathed and I just had a few scratches on three of the four corners of my phone.

In the case of screen protectors, I haven't used on since I had my old HTC EVO 3D and I ended up taking it off shortly after I got it. People buy high-end smartphones for their amazing screens. Most screen protectors end up diminishing the quality of your screen. I didn't realize it until I would end up changing my old screen protector for another. Seeing the naked screen would almost look like I had a brand new phone. The difference in screen quality was amazing. I am nowhere near the most careful person, and out of the long list of phones I've had including smartphones, I only scratched a screen ONCE, and that was because of negligence when I inadvertently put my phone in my pocket with my house keys. Cases are a waste of money (for the really good and functional ones) and screen protectors are useless. As the Yahoo! article points out, you eventually end up scuffing up the screen protector with all sort of scratches and marks, which defeat the purpose of even getting one.

YAHOO! FINANCE — 10 Tips to Help Keep Your Cell Phone Working at Its Best

Here's #5 and #6 from the article, mentioning how screen protectors and cases are useless:

5. Skip screen protectors. Many of today's touch screens already come with a protective layer of Gorilla Glass or other hardened material that make scratching them nearly impossible. Some screen protectors reduce glare, but they can also make your display less responsive and harder to see in other ways. And screen protectors, even when properly installed, often develop unsightly air bubbles and annoying scratches of their own.

6. A weak case for cases. Today's smart-phone bodies often include Kevlar, carbon fiber, or other hardened materials that are quite tough. Aftermarket cases may offer a bit of extra protection, but they'll often hinder access or slow the responsiveness of the phone's screen, buttons, and ports that you access frequently.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Gary02468:
It's worth noting that in the long run, you'll pay more for insurance than you'll pay for repairs or replacements if you skip the insurance. If that weren't true, insurance companies would go bankrupt instead of making a profit!

Insurance may still be worthwhile--despite its extra cost--if you'd have trouble accessing enough cash to replace your phone if it gets damaged. But otherwise, you're better off just putting the $90 every two years into your savings account and earmarking it for damaged-phone replacement.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] powerwagon:
That is one of then most technically ignorant articles ever written and one I'm sure screen manufacturers love. If you buy a screen protector that is actually worth a **** then there will be no screen degradation...if on the other hand you buy the $2 eBay deals, you will get exactly what you paid for.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Sebastianq28:
+1

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And how does scratching the screen protector make it pointless to have? That is the MAIN point... U scratched a $15 protector not a $700 screen! Remove the protector place another one and that's it. Good as new. Would replacing a scratched screen be that simple?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] lordpelvis:
I agree. It's not designed to take that much of a punch overall. Realistically most people aren't going to abuse their phones this hard without a case.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Dr. Evo:
Well, I have about four Zagg InvisiShields under my belt, and those run about $25+ dollars. This doesn't include the many other brands of screen protectors I used for my iPod touch. I'm not into cheap screen protectors, so I'm not sure how much more expensive of a screen protector I need to invest in, to have one of quality that doesn't diminish the color output of my phones screen, and develop its own annoying scratches and marks. I am not by myself with agreeing with this article. A good friend of mine used to be anal about screen protectors. He told me that he was never putting one on his phone, again, after he saw the difference in the quality of the screen on versus off. And he also mentioned how bad the SP, themselves, become. He also never used cheap SP. You make your statement but you don't provide any real credible examples to backup your claim that this article is "technically ignorant."

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1) Please learn how to properly use the quote feature so people can know how to properly respond to whatever point you were trying to make.

2) If you don't understand what the article was clearly alluding to what they mentioned the screen protectors develop their own scratches, there's nothing more to even bother saying to you. Clearly the subject at hand flew right over your head.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Cab121:
Actually I believe you both partially correct. Mind you this thread ended up very close to the other screen protector and case discussions. Like any article the numbers can be calculated in various ways and have different outcomes. Really this all dosnt mean much. The phones we use are tools. Depending on there application the protection requirements change. A give and take is always present. Protect more your going to sacrifice something in the way of looks and or performance. Just about any product or tool will be subject to the same rule of balance. Unless a product is manufactured for a specific objective all we are doing is retrofitting.

That being said working with tools for a living I prefer my more delicate ones to be protected. Because im clumsy sometimes and cant think about what I might break every second. Convenient, helpful, and worry free for me. Might not be the same for you. Untill someone makes the perfect in every way case and screen protector that will satisfy everyones needs and make toast. We will continue to debate this very topic.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] JohnCorst:
Hi everyone, I am a new member here and would appreciate any help regarding running a net program called “Starfall” on my Viewpad 7. I use this program to help teach my Grandson Maths and English, I should say that I am nearly 70 so not too up to date on androids so be gentle.

The problem seems to be with the Viewpad 7 (which I only bought two months ago) is that it will not support Adobe Flash Player. The reason I have been told is that the Viewpad does not run fast enough to operate Adobe for Androids latest version or any version.

I have tried to install an app called SWF (I think) but the Starfall program would still not work.

Is there any player which will work on the Viewpad 7 or can I download a different operating system and store it on the SD card.

I have seen posts by Amalgation regarding a ROM upgrade (I think) but could not really follow what it was about. Would this help?

Many thanks

John. (Senior Techie Dinosaur)
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] Letitride:
Hi, been away and busy lately with Nexus 7 running Jelly Beans (4.1.2) and there isn't much going on around here - Vpad7 has been discontinued. Mine is still in great condition after almost 18 months, great for playing Angry Birds & introduction to tablets and Android OS.

Are you running stock Rom - I suggest taking at look at the EUv1.7 rom (ITE or non-ITE, depending on your hardware build) which support & run Flash Player 10.2 - it's very responsive and my personal Rom for 15+ months. For web browsing, consider using Dolphin Browser as it is work with Froyo.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1224825

Hopefully, this will get you started in getting your device to better run Flash for the Apps.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] JohnCorst:
Thank you

Thank you for your kind reply, I am very grateful as a member in their twighlight years.

As i understand your reply, the link to the post dealing with downlaoding a different ROM is that this download will be into my SD card and upon bootup, the Viewpad will work for the OS in the SD card rather than the interal system. The proceedure does worry me as it seems easy to get lost but i assume if all goes wrong I can do a "factory reset" and get back to the "as purchased" system.

Once again many thansk

J.
[Viewsonic ViewPad 7 & Variants] Letitride:
John, yes - I can confirm that running EUv1.7-LTE custom rom, and after downloading "Starfall" from Google's Play Store that the app will install and run, but it also FC (File Closed) or crashed.

You will need to go to the Development section of the Viewsonic forum here, follow the steps to root the device, install the custom recovery partition, and flash the custom rom - it sounded like you are new to Androiid, welcome but you need to learn how to do it and/or get someone experienced to help you do it.

On the other hand, with numerous Apps out there, you might want to take the easy route and choose some of the free Apps that do not require the use Flash Player undr Froyo OS, just my recommendation depending on your skills level & availability of help.
[Nokia Lumia 920] shaibs:
I got 3 headphones with mic for my old iPhone, 1 of them (mic and 1 button only) works on the lumia 920.

The other 2 with 3 buttons - sound works.

volume buttons don't work and I don't care for that.

problem is, the mic doesn't work.

I did a lot of testing, I found that if I disconnect and reconnect it 2-3 times during a call (and only during a call) the mic will work for about 20 seconds and stop working.

During these 20 seconds I can end the call and start a new one, use voice control, or continue my current call. shaking the cable doesn't make it stop working. It will work for 20 seconds and stop for no reason.

Seems to me like a software issue, but I am not sure.

Anyone here knows if one of the converters/adaptors would make it work?

I mean FiiO (LU1 or LU2), or ADPTR-TRRS-35 (google it, sorry cannot post links).

Since the 920 suppose to support both configurations of TRRS (AHJ and OMTP) I assumed it would support these headsets.

My non-working headsets:

1. yurbuds inspire pro

2. Audio-Technica ATH-CP500i

If you know of any other adaptor that might work please let me know.
[Nokia Lumia 920] djrbx:
Headphones made for the iPhone will not be fully compatible. You need to make sure you use headphones made for either Windows Phone devices or Android Phones. It's not a software bug. Apple moves the mic band on the headphone jack so that they will only work with an iPhones.

Apple does this so that consumers are required to buy headphones that are licensed by Apple and that they can only use those said headphones with iDevices.

EDIT: Using a converter should work. Although I recommend just buying non apple branded headphones w/ mic or a bluetooth headset.
[Nokia Lumia 920] shaibs:
thanks for your yhkughts but i dlnt think so

@djbrx thanks but I don't think this is true. The Nokia Lumia 920 supports both AHJ and OMTP ( MIC on last ring or on one before).

but still - the MIC does not work on a 3 button head set. On a one button headset it works.

reason I was thinking it is a software issue was that if I quickly pull it out and back in while in a call the MIC will start working perfectly until I finish my call. But I have to do that for each and every call.

its not a problem in my device I tried it on 3 Lumia 920 all behaved the same.

I'm thinking the MIC transmits on different frequency or something lika that? I have no idea exactly what is going on but it seems like software issue since I can get it to work sometimes.

any other thoughts?
[Nokia Lumia 920] gilesjuk:
There is no standard for headphones with mic. The way the extra ring on the plug works varies along with the button which often sends pulses to the device, it is how the pulses are interpreted that varies.

You need one designed for the phone you are using. iPhone headphones are awful, although the latest version seems to look better but I've not heard them.
[Nokia Lumia 920] shaibs:
Standards

Yes, there is:

Search for OMTP in Wikipedia (can't post links)

There are actually 2 standards for headset with mic. AHJ and OMTP. thing is, apple is apple - never follow standards...

There is no standard for headset with mic and volume buttons - and that's where things stop working. as far as I tested, iPhone one button headsets works great on the lumia 920 (I tested 2, both works). the ones with 3 buttons don't - I tested 3.

As for their quality - don't know when was the last time you tried, but they have far superior headsets on the market than windows phone or any other phone. yurbuds are awesome, audio-technical, senns - are both amazing.

Granted - I can't stand "beats", their awful but ppl seem to like them not sure why.

The stock headphones I got with my iPhone 4 were much better than the stock that came with my Nokia... this is why I am so frustrated.

Well, guess there is nothing I can do.

I now have 2 very high quality headsets that I have no use for, I guess it's time to sell them.

Thanks for everyone's help!
[Nokia Lumia 920] gilesjuk:
Okay then, there's is no standard that everyone is conforming too :)
[Nokia Lumia 920] shaibs:
LOL so true

:) so true, but this is how it is everywhere

Even HTML have many different interpretations, even HTML5 which suppose to be one common standard doesn't work the same on all browsers.

The world would be a better place with just open source / standard and without these manipulative corporations.
[Nokia Lumia 920] morgads:
BOSE QC?

Hi

Anyone know if the BOSE C®15/QC®2 mobile communications kit works with the Lumia 920? I mean both mic and headphones of course.

Morgan
[Nokia Lumia 920] viper999:
Possible fix.

I have a set of Bang & Olufsen EarSet 3i which has 3 buttons

and is made for the iPhone so the mic dosent work for my Galaxy s3.

However if i hold down the Volume button while pluggin it in it registeres the right way and the mic works.

I dont know if it works but have a go and report back :)

i'am also considering going for the Lumia 920 so this would be great info :D
[Nokia Lumia 920] schizo:
Well, these one works for all (i tried on iphone, androids, wp7.5, wp8)

1. Audio Technica AT335i : http://www.audio-technica.com.hk/index.php?op=productdetails&pid=398&lang=eng

2. Nokia Purity WH920: http://www.puritybymonster.com/en/#page_in-ear

Personally, I prefer no.1 due to I can use my own earphones and it has VOLUME CONTROL SLIDER. Nice.

As for no.2, it's monster, and it's too boomy for me. Wifey loves it though so I gave to her. Got it for free as bonus when I bought the 710
[Nokia Lumia 920] dc/dc:
Out of all of my headphones (Shure SE102, Shure SE210, Klipsch S4i, BeyerDynamics DT250, Beats Solo HD, and Nokia Purity WH930), the only ones that work 100% properly are my Nokia Purity. However, I have successfully used the cable from the Nokias with my Beats and vice versa, so I'm tempted to get a coupler so I can at least use my Shures as they are earplugs.
[HTC One V] lilrob1213:
Are there any sense-less roms for the cdma one v? I remember seeing a couple when it first came out, but they got discontinued... So are there any stripped down roms that are fully functional? I like JB and all but not everything works... Thanks for the help :)
[HTC One V] mr_nooby:
Every rom has something that doesn't work, that's why the devs update them to fix all the things ^^
[HTC One V] Curiousn00b:
Flash Sense Rom, then flash this.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1217664
[HTC One V] md1008:
Aokp was nice for me

sent from my Samsung Gangster S III on the T-Mobile network
[HTC One V] lilrob1213:
Thanks for the link! I'm checkin it out and I'll post thoughts probably after Christmas :)

EDIT: So I tried to flash, and when it went into the AROMA installer, I couldn't touch any of the options, so maybe it doesn't work on our One V's?
[HTC One V] waterblue2012:
I choose aokp's lockscreen style

But it may not boot correctly.

I mean that it may freeze on the boot animation.

Please help me :eek:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cginside:
I have unlocked bootloader then rooted the phone, i used flashtool64, i had rooted using this file "P-DooMLoRD-AdvStkKernel-v02.elf" that I'm not quite sure it fits my mobile.. " as i think so recently.."

Now, when i turn it on, the blue light goes on and "SONY" logo shows, then the phone restart.. it dose that forever!!

PLZ HELP!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shimp208:
Your phone is stuck in what is known as a bootloop, you need to go into recovery mode which can be done by at boot up keep pressing the vol up button when you see blue led and feel small vibration from the device it should then boot into recovery. Once in recovery select the "Factory Reset" option this will wipe your /data partition and the /cache partition, then select "Reboot System Now". After the phone reboots the device should reboot normally and should no longer be boot looping. Let me know if you still need help or have questions :).
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] daleksic8:
Can anyone tell me how to setup Link2SD on Stock ROM.

ROM info:

PDA: S5670XWKS4

CSC: S5670OXFKQ4
[Samsung Galaxy Fit GT 5670] Deleted member 4398224:
I do not know if that's even possible.

Try partition SD Card in FAT32 Primary and ext4 Primary, install ROM, install Link2SD, open it and choose ext4, OK.

When the script is done, exit from it, reboot system. After reboot open Link2SD, Settings and put a check mark in Auto link,

will automatically be check mark in Auto link notifications. Exit and that's it.

Before partition SD Card copy files from SD Card which you want and paste it somewhere on HDD. After partition SD Card and install ROM you can your files copy from HDD and paste on SD Card.