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[Nexus 7 General] dexterslab:
When i uploaded all my music it used the album art i used for winamp (folder.jpg), at first these were 200x200px images and identical on both play and in winamp.

I have since updated a lot of my art to 500x500px images, which has improved quality in both winamp and play (website) but play does seem to have an upper limit resolution shown on play apps like the nexus and galaxy nexus i use. At a guess its around 400px.

Maybe they will feed us higher rez images in future revisions of the play app?
[Nexus 7 General] RootTheMachine:
It's not the app, it's just the fact that Google fetches those images for you. If it gives you a bad one, just go onto the website and replace the album art.
[Nexus 7 General] llevin:
I've tried uploading better resolution covers through the "My Music" page on play.google.com

I go to "album Info" and change the album photo.

It gets updated on the web, but in many cases it causes the cover to disappear from my phone. Instead of the previous low quality cover that Google Play originally fetched, I now get an empty gray square.

I've tried deleting the application data, to force a reload of all covers, but that did not help either.

Any advice?
[Nexus 7 General] RootTheMachine:
It can be a tad buggy, but usually it updates within a few minutes.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] spitfire2425:
Who will be the lovely developer to port the new Ubuntu mobile os? It looks really cool, its awesome on a computer and I'm sure I'm not the only person that wants to see this ported to our wonderful device.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] iandr0idos:
It'll need A LOT of hacking. The Galaxy Nexus and the Skyrocket are completely different.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] BaconStep:
Its better just to wait until they release the source
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Steviemac12:
Agreed BaconStep,

I think when they do, I wouldn't mind going a few rounds with it. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] droid512:
From what i read the i was led to believe source will be released later this month
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Koragg618:
Don't forget that it will be compatible with android drivers so it will less of a hassle
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] droid512:
And that it will require very little button mapping
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Meditating_Apes:
I flashed mrRobinson root66_TMO_T889UVALK8 rooted stock rom on my new SGH-T889. Worked great and very easy...many thanks to mrRobinson for this great rom. However there is one problem. I had updated to the K8 ota from Tmo. Presumable the mulitwindow update was part of K8. Multiview was working fine after the ota. But after flashing the rooted K8 from mrRobinson,

I've lost multiview

. Has anybody had a similar experience or know anything about this or how to get multiview back? I tried to ota update from Tmo again, but no go. It saw my K8 as 'the device is up to date".
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
Sorry for the simple question. Is the multifunction toggle on? Have you pushed and held the back button down on a home screen? Sometimes the simple things are the solution.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Meditating_Apes:
Thanks for the reply. Ya, its easy to forget the little things sometimes. But, yes, I have held down the back button from home screen...no response, no multiview. I'd ask this question in mrRobinson thread where he gives detailed instructions on flashing this, but I'm too new so no permission to post there. I'm wondering if the K8 update does not include the mulitiview...maybe the muliview is an additional chunk of software from Samsung/Tmo installed during ota update.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
K8 does indeed have multiview. Sorry you are having difficulty. You might try the ULJ1 root 66. Use voodoo rootkeeper, then ota and voodoo SuperSU back. Worked for me, just did it right when the ota became available.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Meditating_Apes:
Thanks for that suggestion. As my T889 is brand new and I'm brand new to rooting I'm being very cautious :) . Before I flash anything more, I want to backup the EFS file. But I just read a thread suggesting that there's not yet any really proven, certain method for backing up the EFS on the T889...bit scary. If you know of any proven reliable way to do this, I'd be grateful to know about it. Thanks, Coug76.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Meditating_Apes:
OK, still haven't worked out how to reliably backup EFS, but maybe I'll try a flash. Is there any known reason why the following wouldn't work:

- Flash mrRobinson stock rooted J1, then ota update to K8 from Tmo?

Seems pretty simple, but being a newbie, sometimes there's a small unknown detail that would screw it up. Thanks again for your help.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
My experience was mrRobinson lj1 a couple days prior to the ota. My experience is different than your situation. Then again I also have not had problems with multiview.

Don't know what to tell you other than best of luck.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] tjones25:
I have flashed Mr Robinson's LV8 at least 10 times using the method posted in his thread. I have not had any issues with multiview
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Meditating_Apes:
Thanks for the response. Ya, its peculiar. My T889 was brand new with very few apps installed. Stock from Tmo. I updated ota from J1 to K8 with Multiview. But after then flashing mrRobinson K8, Multiview is not working. I'm not suggesting that mrRobinson did anything that would cause the problem. My understanding is that he only adds SuperSU to the images. And I appreciate what he does. I chose his method for my first ever root because it seemed the simplest and the least likely to cause any problems. But something in that very simple process of flashing from stock K8 to his rooted K8 broke Multiview on my T889. Perhaps its related to the fact that I had done the ota update from Tmo to K8 first. I just don't know. But I'm hoping someone else might :fingers-crossed:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ciphercodes:
I too flashed root66(T889UVALK8) on stock rom after applying the OTA update.

Everything works fine for me.

Can you recheck and confirm that you flashed T889UVALK8 and not T889UVALJ1 instead ?

Just making sure and trying to figure out what went wrong.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Meditating_Apes:
Thanks for the reply. No, I checked the About page...definitely shows the T889UVALK8 build. Here's a stupid little question: to access Multiview you only have to hold the Back button, right? No other switches to apply? Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
There is a toggle in the pull down from the notification bar. Fifth from the left that says multi view. This needs to be activated.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Meditating_Apes:
OK...it works now! :D

Go figure...a PBKC error. Rhetorical question: which is the right icon for "feeling stupid"? I did RTFM, but this little detail isn't in there.

Many thanks to all who responded.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] ciphercodes:
No problem, good it works now.:)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note II] Coug76:
That would be the driving mode toggle.

I couldn't figure out why my wife's S3 kept screaming at her that I was texting her and announcing it to the world. Only took a day and a half to decide to Google it.

I felt dumb for that bit...

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[Galaxy S III Accessories] lemoyneiv:
I let my epic 4g bounce around in my pocket for 2+ years without a scratch, and my GS3 has been doing the same. Since I'm not an idiot, I don't keep my keys in the same pocket as my phone, so why would I ever need a screen protector?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] metalfan78:
Are you asking why you should put a screen protector on or asking a rhetorical question?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Charlie Brown:
Lol
[Galaxy S III Accessories] RushAOZ:
Actually, yes a screen protector would benefit you. Even if you have gorilla glass, sand is STILL stronger and will scratch your screen. I keep nothing in my right pocket but my phone and I have a few micro scratch lines. It truly does suck to rely on screen protectors but at the end of the day, another layer of armor above your screen is never a bad thing. You can't put a price on that. Spending the few extra bucks on an invisishield to keep your phones resale value is priceless.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] elementaldragon:
Well... i think in order for sand to scratch your phone should you have a few grains in your pocket, I believe that would require you either being in an area where sand is a part of the environment, or where you work with sand....
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ParishM:
haven't used one is over 20+ years and never had a problem or damaged screen !
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 1slow4G:
I have a screen protector cause I like to play the "what if" game.

Sent from my Galaxy S3 using neighbors wifi :P
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Xcor3:
I mean if you DONT care about scratches on your screen then there isn't really a point. But if you do, like the guy said there ^^^ you can play the what if game.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] skacore:
It really depends on how you like to see your screen - scratch free or full of scratches. Cause one thing I guarantee you: it will scratch!

See, Gorilla Glass 2 is a sh#t when compared with GG1. For instance, I had my TF101 for almost a year, no screen protector, and I guess I could chop onions in there without having scratches. On the other hand, I have my S3 for nearly a month and I can spot some scratches. Well I guess in part they're my fault, I shouldn't had drunk in New Years's Eve as it would save my S3 a fall. However, apart from that I had always been very carefull, even more as I was waiting from my screen protector and case to arrive (I also got some "bruises" on the back case, true story! Don't drink unless you have an obex case or something like that, seriously... ).

The point is. For more carefull you can be accidents always happen, you can't avoid them. So, the only way to preserve your smarthphone would be to have a nice screen protector and a tight case. In my opinion, unless you're thinking in getting drunk, go to the beach, go camping, etc. you won't need an obex or a griffin, a diztronic or a zoogue would do the job.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] DAvid_B:
Might as well slop Vaseline on your screen if you're going to put a screen protector on it.

Seriously, put your protected phone next to a nonprotected one with the screen on and tell me it's worth it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] clninja:
$5 warranty exchange through tmobile fixes any scratches in a heartbeat... and its cheaper than buying a screen protector. Just sayin
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kingston73:
Why do people get so pissed off about stuff like this? If you don't like them don't use them, but don't give others **** for using one. As for the difference in screen quality, you clearly haven't used very available screen protector, have you? My JustLikeGlass is crystal clear, I can't see or feel a difference. I have actually put two on so was able to compare back to back.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Exoil:
Personally I don't like screen protectors, but I've noticed that the cheap ones off ebay gives much better feeling than Copter or likewise.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mugenfa5:
I think screen protectors are still worth it. Even though the gorilla glass is suppose to be scratch resistant, I still see people with many scratches on their screens.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] shanky887614:
the dry ones are not bad.

the responce on my gs3 with otterbox defender case+screen combo is still better than some other phones ive tried

the screen protector is not sticky so can always remove to clean case etc
[Galaxy S III Accessories] htcsnap93:
Is there actually a point for this battle of the minds thread?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] shanky887614:
not really just some people trying to force there opionions on others.

some people me included buy phone cases with screen protecters that can take a beating becaue of the type of work we do.

one day can be working in a hospital,another a pub another a house and another indutrial

we are genurally spread thin so need phones to keep in contact and without a reliable case+screen protector we cant do our jobs.

without guys doing what we do then you would have no electricity so no internet either
[Galaxy S III Accessories] compro01:
Are you inspecting them with a microscope? As I can't tell the difference between a protected and unprotected screen.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] luigi311:
I see no point in screen protectors because when u have it on it looks like its full of scratches until u replace it and the screen protectors scratch more easy. Gorilla glass doesn't get scratched easily by keys just watchout for sand but that scratches pretty much everything
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Actionx1:
I don't think anyone is forcing any opinions on other people and this is a pretty interesting thread.

I personally hate screen protectors. I never used one on my S2 but towards the last month I had it before I got the S3, I got this pretty small scratch on it and every time I looked at it it pissed me off. Almost nobody I showed it to was able to notice it, but since I knew are it was I always noticed it. Now I have one in my Susie day 1 (2 months now) and I'm sick of it. I'm debating on taking it off. I can notice a difference.

Type R-blood
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mputtr:
I'd rather pay 10 bucks to replace the screen protector than pay 200+ to replace a scratched up screen.

on the other hand... i like having a red color so my colored protector becomes a necessity for me :P

all in all it's up to personal preference though. there is no right or wrong way.

yes there is a point for screen protectors. it's self explanatory in the name of the product. If you don't like using it, then dont.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kingston73:
Like another poster said, are you using a microscope? I just sat and stared at mine and can't see a single scratch, I have had it on for 2 months and carry it in my pocket all the time. It all depends on what screen protector you use, each is different and just like phones there are good ones, bad ones, and just ok ones.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] qazibasit:
You will know its role when on day 1 after unboxing ur phone, u get a dirty big scratch on the gorilla glass in the middle of the screen.

Sorry for being harsh but thats the reality.

Mind u that gorilla glass are scratch resitant but not scratch proof.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] htcsnap93:
In Soviet Russia, gorilla glass scratches you.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] luigi311:
I've never had to worry about scratches on any of my phones. This phone is 8 months old (I preordered and haven't replaced) and not a single scratch on the screen (EVO). I've only dropped my phone once from my couch to the floor which is concrete but it hit the corners and only got really small scratches on the metal strip. Not even my og evo has been scratched also have an epic 4g in my drawer from my dads friend not a scratch on the screen.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ViciousDiarrhea:
There is a point to screen protectors, to protect the screen! I don't like the way it makes my phone looks to be honest, but I won't look much better than having scratches all over the screen. Even if your screen has never scratched before it doesn't mean it won't scratch.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kichikun:
Scratches are temporary with a screen protector. I never minded them, but I usually put one one right out of the box so I'm not tempted by that naked screen.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] nvertigo:
OP needs to get out more. I had the same phone as him for 2 years without a screen protector and it is pretty scratched up. Never even dropped it. YMMV because as everyone else said, sand scratches screens and is the primary offender most likely. If you never have any sand around you, you might not need one.

The less scratched up your phone is, the more valuable it is. If you never plan on selling it + are the only person that will ever use it + don't mind scratches or hate screen protectors like the devil, don't get a protector.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] JawjaBill:
No point. You can easily replace the screen if necessary ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_70-W9JjVjg
[Galaxy S III Accessories] metalfan78:
Screen protectors are cheaper and easier to install than a new screen though.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] lemoyneiv:
OP here. I wasn't trying to denigrate anyone or "force my opinion" on anyone (how would that actually work?)

I was just curious to see if peoples' experiences matched mine, and hear some pros/cons about the protectors, since I haven't used one since I had a very unsatisfactory one on my old-ass HTC Mogul.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] egyan:
Don't have a protector on mine and haven't gotten a single scratch on my screen. I'm not overly cautious or anything, and I do put it in my pocket with keys occasionally.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] gman4nj:
Nothing is more frustrating then scratched glass... not to mention, it kills resale value
[Galaxy S III Accessories] daxecutioner24:
LOL needs to get out more

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Honestly is pretty simple if you are a person who worries how your phone looks a lot getting a screen protector is wise. Sometimes scratches are so small that only you know about them but can't stand it some people are like that like myself. Also the whole sand thing depends where your living some people are never around them. Gorilla Glass 2 in my opinion is more like a gimmick than anything else its almost exactly made like the first one so they just put a number 2 on it. The first one was better and more durable. GG2 will scratch easier.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 1slow4G:
To each their own. Poppa always told me to use protection. So I am lol.

Sent from my Galaxy S3 using neighbors wifi :P
[Galaxy S III Accessories] aaa:
Scratch-resistant does not mean scratch-proof.

I managed accidentally somehow to scratch my HTC Desire and it was sh*t frustrating....I ain't wanting to see this with my S3...

I know Gorilla-Glass is strong but sand for example can still screw it.

I am even double protecting the screen by using screen protector and flip-case...better safe then sorry dude...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] samppl:
Had my s3 a week, I work with abrasives, screen was scratched. Rather wish I'd put a protector on it sooner. Got one on there now, protector is mangled to hell, at least my screen will be shiny when I go to sell the phone.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] random_username:
I would say screen protector is mandatory. I managed to scratch my screen even tho I take great care of the device.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] irock1985:
Here is a very very good video explaining the pros and cons of Gorilla Glass 2... She does an excellent job explaining why you definitely SHOULD have a screen protector, down to a molecular level in fact.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FJUD5WB_ko

Sent from my GS3
[Galaxy S III Accessories] hydrotherion:
I put a screenprotector on the minute I opened the box.

My last phone had gorilla glass and after praising to everyone that gorilla glass is so strong, i got micro scratches. :(

its strong but not superman strong. ;)

Got a 5 pack from dealextreme for around 3€ and muvit screenprotectors i got when got the phone.

Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9300
[Galaxy S III Accessories] pdubcramp:
Had one on within minutes of my purchase (early July). Then I gradually grew frustrated with the extra layer and haven't been using anything for the past few weeks. I know I should have one on. But I can't bring myself to because the touch feedback, clarity and overall aesthetic are just plain better without a protector on. I know it will get scratched eventually. But I also know that if I use a protector I'm sacrificing some of the user experience as well.

It's pretty simple to understand both sides of the fence depending on how much you weigh resale value and usability. And lots of people don't think there is any difference in usage with one on. I haven't found one that matches the naked characteristics though. Maybe Gorilla Glass 3 will end this conversation once and for all? :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] htcsnap93:
This, poppa is a wise man.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Forneus1:
I defeinately think they're worth it.. the only issue is finding a good one and putting it on propertly and that it sticks on ok.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] josmcg:
I think with gorilla glass that screen protectors are pretty useless.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rickmave:
It depends how you keep your phone / your work environment. If using a pouch or something else to carry it and no harsh environment, it does not make much sense for a screen protector. Friction is everywhere; every element in contact with the screen will bring in some eventually scratches, small or big.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] xclub_101:
+1 on that - 'invisible' screen protectors are now very cheap and IMHO certainly worth it not only for the scratch protection itself but also since it will 'dissipate' a little any major shock and will improve shatter resistance! (a little, so don't expect to be able to throw your S3 from the 3rd floor on concrete and survive :p )
[Galaxy S III Accessories] DAvid_B:
Soooo, put a 12 cent piece of plastic over the beautiful 500 $ screened phone and look through that for 2 years?

I will just keep 1 pocket empty and clean for it and enjoy the awesome screen instead of squinting through plastic.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] welshbloke70:
I haven't seen a screen protector that I like the look of or the feel of yet so I keep my phone nude.

I've had it since release and the screen is unscratched and I don't baby it (the frame is pretty dinged up).

If something drastic happens to the screen I'll use it as an excuse to change the colour of my phone when I replace the screen and frame. :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jody2k:
Thanks man laughed at this one :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] parkgt:
Mine looked terrible after landing on gravel w/o a screen protector. It looks much better than that one did with the Max case and it's build in screen protector. Since mine is never in my pocket sand in pants is not a concern.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Rar3:
It never hurts to be cautious. Screen protectors are cheap so you've really got nothing to lose.

Before my s3 got replaced after an insurance claim I didn't have a screen protector on it and I was playing a game where the same area of the screen was being used constantly (it was actually the free olympics game). Anyway it was the swimming event and just from rubbing the screen so much in that one event left 2 permanent marks down the screen. It looked like it had eroded! I couldn't polish it off or anything. With a screen protector I wouldn't have had this problem!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jmz768:
I can't believe that so many people responded to such an obvious troll thread.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] bronxdr:
I think you should I have a sgs3 and I never keep my keys in my pocket yet before I was able to get my screen protector it got scratched don't know how don't care but it's like people say sand can scratch the glass so yea it is better to have a screen protector then not having one and the screen gets scratched.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Molybdenite:
I've tried the 'normal' sticky mounted screen protectors and also some wet mounted ones (with soapy water) and the wet mount ones feel a lot better on the phone. It's much smoother and doesn't have as much friction/stick to it, so maybe give that a shot if you want a screen protector with a different feel.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] shanky887614:
i got a dry one built into case as i dont like the ones you have to stick on

otterbox defender

screen is clear etc