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[Galaxy S III Accessories] kboater:
I just got my t-mobile GS3 today! I love it so far coming from a Sensation.

Looking here in the accessories section is quite overwhelming. Can a few of you recommend a good (not very expensive) screen protector (prefer dry application type, but not necessary)?

Also what is a good basic case for protection? Maybe a decent (but not expensive) TPU case and also one of those leather flip cases?

Im not new to XDA and I realize that there is TONS of info on screen protectors and cases here, but there is almost too much and the threads are like 30-90 pages long.

So if a few of you could just recommend inexpensive good screen protectors and 2 different types of cases I would really appreciate it :)

in the mean time ill keep searching, but there is just way too much info

Thanks!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 1slow4G:
Urban armor gear cases all the way. The screen protector included is pretty good. Better than some ive used in the past. If not look into the seidio surface, love that case too

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] kboater:
thanks for the suggestion.

those look nice and rugged, but at this point i am not looking to spend $35 on a case. I really appreciate it though.

anyone else have any other suggestions for a decent inexpensive case (TPU or leather flip) and screen protector?

thanks
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 1slow4G:
On budget the diztronic tpu seems to be peoples favorite.

Sent from my Galaxy S3 using neighbors wifi :P
[Galaxy S III Accessories] lvoonjian8888:
Screen protector I recommended SGP ultra crystal. Case I recommended UAG. U can grab UAG from Amazon.com for only 25++. If want cheaper, get an Ballistic SG shell or Otterbox commuter.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mavxxiii:
Just got my zagg ishield installed on my phone. Its a little expensive (P1500, thats about $37), but i think its worth it since it covers the front & back part. And it has lifetime warranty. :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kboater:
Thanks.

Ive been looking on amazon though the reviews. looks like there are basically 2 versions. one is flat matte and the other is high gloss finish. I like the look of the flat black better, but some reviews say its kind of slippery. The high gloss version reviews say its not as slippery...

do you have either one? any suggestion? have you tried the flat matte?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] 1slow4G:
I have the zoogue tpu which its pretty much the same as diztronics.. Mine is matte black and has nice grip, it is not as grippy as rubber but its good. Keeps the phone's slim design. The gloss i assume has better grip cause of the stickiness on the gloss. But the scratches would show alot compared to matte. I Dont have a gloss tpu so cant put my finger on the differences.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] May82:
I have the matte black diztronics case. It has a little grip to it, definitely more than the phone with no case. I got matte because I hate cleaning off fingerprints plus it just looks better to me.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] lyycat:
Always use phone cases from DSstyles.com. I am happy that they have many designs for S3 so I can choose one I like most. Besides the look, it can protect my S3 against scratches, bumps. My case is very easy to use and has perfect cutouts for all ports and buttons.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rodger-sp:
DBA cases ultra.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rodger-sp:
It skins has lots of cases for the s3.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rodger-sp:
DBA Cases thin grip.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] aznvi3tric3guy:
Fosman tpu case 5 bucks and really nice thin case better than dztronic
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Da Kine:
I would definitely reccomend UAG. Light weight and protective. Price is a little steep depending where you buy it.

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[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmqstadler:
I rooted my tablet a couple of months ago so that I could use the SwitchMe app. Everything was working well until the firmware update this week. After the update the switchme app no longer woked and errors shows for the supersuser app. I tried to re-root the tablet, but the tablet froze up after the download from Odin. It is now stuck on the samsung screen. If I press power for while the logo will disappear and return. Pressing volume down and power does nother, pressing volume up and power puts the tablet into download mode with no option for recovery mode. WHen I try to reboot, I am back to the logo screen. What can I do?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dayanandgp:
odin again ?

Put the tab into download mode and why not flash CWM from Odin ?? Shouldnt that solve the problem ?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Grospolina:
If it's in a boot loop, you might still be able to get into recovery mode, but it's tricky. Basically, you just keep trying and adjusting your timing. It depends on what you flashed with Odin.

If that doesn't work, you still have a few options:

1. Samsung Kies - Go to Tools -> Firmware upgrade and initialisation. Make sure the tablet is NOT connected to the PC yet. It will prompt you for your model number (e.g. GT-P5113) and then your serial number (both are case-sensitive). I think you can find your serial number on the box or possibly on the back of the tablet in very small print. It should then download the firmware and flash it. When it prompts you to put it into recovery mode, put it into download mode and connect it.

2. Download the stock firmware for your device and flash it with Odin. I don't know which model you have, so either look for it in the appropriate Development forum, or get it from SamMobile.

Both of these options should give you a new stock recovery. If you still have problems, then go into recovery and do a Data wipe / factory settings.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmqstadler:
Thanks for your response. I have the GT-P5113, BTW. What exactly do you mean by flashing and CWM? I admit I am not an expert by any means on the jargon
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShapesBlue:
I noticed the update this week also. I've looked at reviews for the JB update and I went and disabled it for now. I've already rooted my Tab but I'm not sure I'm ready for JB just yet. Plus with being rooted the official firmware won't download correctly anyways
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmqstadler:
Ok, I'm not sure what happened, but I did all the things suggestec and all of a sudden the tablet turned back on! I uninstalled switchme and the superuser app. I don't think the tablet is rooted anymore, but I am not sure. I am scared to try and root it again. Is there any issue with rooting and the new updated firmware? My husband and I really liked the ability to have separate profiles. Also it looks as if all his apps are gone.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShapesBlue:
I've rooted myself with the official OTA from Samsung and there is no issue on my side at least. I'd suggest the official OTA or sungsonic by adi. Either one is running a JB kernel and runs smoothly.

I'd suggest the sungsonic one more because it utilizes SuperSU vs superuser. Just a personal preference on my part but it seems to have less issues.

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[HTC Amaze 4G] EduardoZ714:
I had CM10 and i decided to give Sence 4 a try as CM10 isnt too stable. I followed all instructions i wiped data dalvik and cache in 4ext recovery then, in aroma i did a custom installation did a full wipe and only clicked on SuperSU by chainfire while using Nightmare's Kernel and rebooted in recovery not in aroma itself as Sportsstar89 said in the installlation video. Everything seemed to be going good the white HTC boot animation showed up but then it got stuck in the black HTC screen for a good 15 min. i had to go back into recovery and flash cm10 again. what did i do wrong? when i went back into recovery to flash the back up it said that 4ext was in "safe mode" and that i had to wipe cache(which i did) and then restart the recovery.

i really want to use sence 4 but i dont want to get an error again and brick my phone or something. has this happened to anyone before?
[HTC Amaze 4G] ziggy46:
You have to do a full wipe if going from cm10 to sense. (Or vise versa)

So do a factory reset, wipe both caches, and wipe system. Then flash

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[HTC Amaze 4G] EduardoZ714:
Actually I did that too I forgot to mention it I did a factory reset and wiped both dalvik and cache what else could have been my issue?
[HTC Amaze 4G] Ninjistix:
you need to format the system also.. since CM10 and Sense are like hmm windows xp and windows.. 8... yes its still windows but you wanna format the HD not just try to do a "update" lol.. if that makes sense.. but yes a full wipe includes all of the following.. (wipe data/foctory.. wipe cache.. format system and lastly wipe delvik )... or you can just dl the "super wipe" script in my sig and just flash that then flash a rom, because it's suppose to be able to do all of the above (plus realign the partitions and fix system file errors)
[HTC Amaze 4G] EduardoZ714:
I tried installing it again i re downloaded it and i know i did everything correctly but it stayed 40 min in the black htc screen i got fudtrated already. I really wanted to try out sence. Has it happened to you?
[HTC Amaze 4G] Ninjistix:
did you try using the super wipe script in my sig.. because you can just dl that and flash that then flash your rom...

---------- Post added at 09:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:06 AM ----------

here's the steps for doing a full wipe then flashing a rom...

wipe data factory reset

wipe cache partition

wipe delvik cache (from inside the advance menu)

format system partition (from inside mounts and storage)

wipe delvik cache (again)

flash your rom
[HTC Amaze 4G] EduardoZ714:
Im not sure exactly where to find that superwipe script. I did all of that but this rom still doesnt want to boot up. It just stays in the black htc screen. I am able to restore back to cm10 though.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Double0EK:
Flash the kernel
[HTC Amaze 4G] EduardoZ714:
Which kernel? I flashed Nightmares within aroma.
[HTC Amaze 4G] EduardoZ714:
Would i have better luck on eclipse's sence 4.1? (I dont like the blue on the statusbar though)
[HTC Amaze 4G] Ninjistix:
what recovery are you using?
[HTC Amaze 4G] EduardoZ714:
4ext I was able to get eclipses bulletproof ROM running it booted up in less than 10 min.
[HTC Amaze 4G] hardy272:
in the thread of nightmare sense some users reports this issue, seems like flashing the 1.6 OVER 1.4 fix the bootloop
[XDA-University] Annex1:
CM10.1-THEME_BOOK

Theme book was created by Annex and Ebs512. I've been asked alot of questions from how to get started? what do I need to get started? to What Graphics program do I use? etc. We made a real simple theme guide to help get you started. This is in Layman Terms.. Nothing fancy.

ONLY THING FANCY IS MY FLASH BOOK :D

YOU MUST HAVE A FLASH PLAYER INSTALLED TO VIEW THIS!!!
[XDA-University] ebs512:
We will be updating this, the xml generator got fixed and became extended and also fixed a few duplicated images in my theme template so that is being updated aswell
[XDA-University] Papichulo06:
This book started off good but am I missing something? It kind of ended abruptly at page 20 w/ no closure?
[XDA-University] ebs512:
Did we forget to cover something? It end that way because theming isn't done after this book where the book leaves off is where you are supposed to pickup with you own ideas we can't exactly explain self creation or styles of theming this is just supposed to show you how to set everything up and you edit images according to your personal taste

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[XDA-University] ebs512:
Well hmm which apktool are you using? Have you watched my tutorial videos on decompiling and recompiling apks? I have several videos on YouTube might want to check them out, links can be found in the 3rd post of the cm10.1 mega theme thread

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[XDA-University] Papichulo06:
Well at first I used the one that was stated in the book and I got errors. So I replaced some of the files with the one in the sdk with no luck. So then I went off downloading different ones n pretty much got the same results. I will take a look at your videos and see if anything helps. *I remember this was why I quit learning how to theme a long time ago. I couldn't get the apktool to work :(. However, MetaMorph was easy and I did utilize that for sometime.
[XDA-University] ebs512:
Metamorph only replaces images, its different than apktool and would not work well when trying to make a complete theme

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[XDA-University] Papichulo06:
Agreed. That's why I stopped even doing that n then stopped theming all together :(.

Now after xda-university popped up, I figured I'd give it another shot. I'm sure I'll be able to figure it out eventually with the help of kind people like yourself. You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. :good:
[XDA-University] ebs512:
Also checkout the theming tools package I included in the 3rd post of Krazie1's cm10.1 mega theme template thread in the 3rd post, those should be all the correct files you need

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[XDA-University] Passa91:
Some of the instructions are a bit vague. You don't specify the name of the environment variable for the JDK for example, despite insisting on a very specific name for the android SDK variable name.

EDIT: Decompilation fails anyway.
[XDA-University] ebs512:
Decompilation of what exactly fails? What is your operating system?

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[XDA-University] Papichulo06:
Downloaded it and I got the error "unknown compression method" in a lot of the zipped fils when I tried to extract it using 7zip. Any ideas?
[XDA-University] ebs512:
Extract using winrar free version

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[XDA-University] SpawnHyuuga:
I'm getting the same error, but with different locations for the files. I can decompile the APK just fine with Virtuous Ten Studio, but when I go to build the APK I just get these errors.
[XDA-University] ebs512:
Are you guys using then correct version of apktool?

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[XDA-University] SpawnHyuuga:
I'll check with VTS real quick and edit this post. Just wondering, will this work with my CM10 ROM or do I specifically have to be using CM10.1? My phone currently doesn't have a 10.1 ROM available, is why I'm asking.
[XDA-University] ebs512:
I don't know what VTS is and you need the correct apktool to decompile and recompile files successfully, cm10 is 4.1 and cm10.1 is 4.2

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[XDA-University] SpawnHyuuga:
VTS is a GUI-based tool for decompiling and recompiling APKs. It also supports editing SMALI code. It appears to use either APKtool 1.5.1 or 1.5.2, either one. Right now my phone is using 4.1.2. I'll try looking around for a CM10 theme template instead.
[XDA-University] ebs512:
Well I had made a pretty decent cm10 theme template and annex did as well, the difference with mine is I deindexed all the images to rgb mode check my SIG if you want the thread

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[XDA-University] GeknGekn:
After a while I figured out how the solution to your problem :)

I got the same messages that you got and even similar when trying to decompile/compile in linux.

SOLUTION

Use the newest APK Multi Tool from ------------------>http://apkmultitool.com/?q=node/5

Open the Setup.bat, and at option 3. make a copy of the template you are using and rename it to framework-res.apk and put it in directory /others

Now press 3. in the setup

Put the template.apk in /place-apk-here-for-modding

In apktools choose option 10. Decompile apk (with dependencies)

VOILA!
[XDA-University] KitWasHere:
Donwload link isn't working :(

I would love to check this out
[XDA-University] ebs512:
Will make an alternative download link for u

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[XDA-University] SXUsr:
Hi Papichulo06, give the second link in my sig a read, I've tried to write it as something that would have helped me a great deal when I first started to learn so it may just clear a few things up for you that you might not have got from the book. :)
[XDA-University] baldypal:
Looking for a change

I'm trying to Mod all #33B5E5 to custom colors such as #00FF00. I've got about 95% complete and i'm missing to parts. I hoping someone can show me where to find these three blues to change to green.

One is the header of the contacts. The second is the blue line on the phone call info bar. Lastly, the highlight over all selections such as in settings. (<-- scratch this last one. Just over looked 5 small squares.) But to add to the list. There is blue text in pop ups and when i dial a number, the suggestion txt is blue.
[XDA-University] SXUsr:
If you've not been through every image in every apk you're trying to theme then you're not doing it right. :p The second screenshot should be a tab image in your framework, and the other one might be in your Phonebook.apk, or could be one of the little niggly images which is also in the framework.
[XDA-University] baldypal:
Admittedly, i did miss 4 tiny squares in the Settings.apk. because of that, i quadruple checked the contacts.apk for the blue square. now i know that the bar on the phone call status is not a png file because i changed it in the framework-res.apk xml file but thats my question.

How do i change a color in a particular xml file that is only associated with a color and not a PNG file? same goes for the blue words in a pop up. framework-res xml file color change, no PNG associated with it. i know where the color is, i dont know how to redirect the color change on the xml file in the framework-res.apk.

BTW, Annex1, I read the book. Great read! good points. i was hoping the color change without PNG question was covered in there, but sadly, it was not.
[XDA-University] baldypal:
Not exactly sure how i did it but i got this changed somehow. this fix had something to do with a style change or a color <item> tag change in the phone XML. i made a few changes then compiled and tested. dont know exactly which one did the trick.

BTW, It seems that the original Annex CM10.1 template (while excellent work) is missing 1 or 2 redirects. For example: the phone_dial_num_9 is not listed in the phone xml or contacts xml file. i'm wondering if the blue square with white line is redirect that is missing also? i modded the template and change the only PNG that had blue square with white line across bottom (abs blue inverse holo) and it didn't update in the contacts after theme applied.

also, it seems that the icons are smaller with the Annex template then the CM10.1 system icons. is there a reason for this? i apply the template as is and the "apply" "information" and "trash" icon (in theme chooser) are immediately the first things i noticed that have "shrunk" per say compared to the system theme icons. i can supply a screenshot if necessary.

(still looking for blue color in dialog boxes.)
[XDA-University] SXUsr:
I had this problem with one of ebs512's templates, but I was kind of glad I had because it forced me to study the xmls whilst trying to figure out why something hadn't changed, which in turn gave me a slightly better understanding of how the Theme Chooser works. Search your xmls for the image name, if you find it then it could be as simple as a wrong character, or it's not there at all and you know you need to add it. :)
[XDA-University] baldypal:
XperienceD, i appreciate your help troubleshooting. I've done my best to try all the easy troubleshooting techniques already. such as check XMLs for missing image filenames and spent 3 hours going through the PNG files looking for "blue" that i may have missed. I beleive it truly is down to a missing file from the template or a new <item> filename redirect in the new 4.2.2 from older versions.

i did look for all PNG filenames in the XMLs that were in the template and found them, so i'm thinking that the actual PNG is missing from the template all together. Like there should be 4 but there are only 3. Not knowing that the filename for that exact blue PNG file (see below) is the kicker.

Has anyone been able to change the blue square on the contact screen with Annex's theme template, as seen in my screenshot below.? if so, whats the PNG filename?
[XDA-University] bhat.avinash:
theming using linux

as i'm using linux, i cannot run the bat file found in the APP_MANAGER.zip mentioned in the book.

Can anyone tell me how i can do that. I think that the bat uses the underlying SDK executables to do that.

Has anyone been able to do this in linux?
[XDA-University] NegativeOne:
This seems to be out of date and the tool recommended no longer supported. I am having no luck with the apk multi tool either - it's telling me that it can't find place-apk-here-for-modding\None even though i added the folders and put the apk inside.

Anyone else experiencing problems? Anyone experiencing SOLUTIONS they want to share? :)
[XDA-University] SXUsr:
Read other guides too. ;)
[XDA-University] NegativeOne:
Such as?

Even the template seems to be out of date. the files used for cm10 vs 10.1 are different I've read.
[XDA-University] SXUsr:
Find any 10.1 theme, decompile it, and there's your template to build on! ;)
[XDA-University] jon199021:
Great read, thanks very much for putting this together! It will definitely help many people!
[XDA-University] pavicool:
please send me this guide i really need this .thank you in advance

:)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] nikonx:
I'm trying to figure out how to properly backup Need For Speed Most wanted. Last time I swapped roms, I used Titanium Backup to backup NFS and it said it was successful. Then when I tried to restore it, it didn't do anything. I'm trying to back it up again and its seems to take not nearly long enough. Anyone know how to backup the right files to keep my saved game?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note II] m4xwellmurd3r:
There's going to be a folder somewhere on your SD card storing the downloaded files for NFS. You'll have to find that on the SD card (internal i think)
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saman0suke1:
Hello guys, I'd like to know how can I fix my phone since I cannot hear any call, only if I use the speaker, I already checked the volume on videos and it works! Please let me know if there is something I can do, thanks in advanced!!
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pgreed:
When in call press the volume + and see if the action bar appear on the screen. Move it to the max. If no audio on the earpiece then it possible that you may change the earpiece.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saman0suke1:
Yes, I already tried that, it's on max but I hear nothing...replacement is the only choice? :crying: thanks!
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pgreed:
You can try to re-flash stock ROM or custom ROM + gapps for your soul relax. If nothing the replacement is a must.
[Defy Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ttocs99:
I have same problem after flashing cyanogenmod7 can't here through earpiece in call common fault but haven't reflashed Tom to c if problem still there
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atxking4:
so im green at this who rooting thing . so i did the install of the fc09 using the tutorial on here but as i try to add some themes and what not it dosent seem to be able to take them properly. once i upload and every thing i get alot of force close for apps. as well is there a better more suitable setup i should go for i see so many different ones im not sure what to do i see a new update im thinking for a ei22 not sure what it is but id like to get up and running proper. thanks
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KennyG123:
Questions go in Q&A

Latest is FC09 not EI22

Thread moved
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] frostedunit:
Not 100% sure what you did or what your problem is. If all you did is root, then themes will not take as you're still ODEXed. You need to flash a DEODEXed ROM in order to get a theme to work properly.

http://www.killthecan.org