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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] j_r0dd:
I'm on my second S4. The first one the bezel cracked above the earpiece. Actually it was the chrome plate that cracked. Within less than 48 hours of having my replacement, the chrome is wearing off on the top left corner. I'm f*cking pissed. Not pissed enough to make my phone look like a turd with some bulky case though. And definitely not pissed enough to buy a htc lol. I contacted Samsung and t-mobile and they are both giving me the runaround. I baby my devices. Here's another thread with somebody with a similar issue. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41472121&postcount=1
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] CitrixLemon:
Same, just got a chip on the bezel today. I had similar issues with the GS3, but there's not a whole lot you can do if you don't like to use cases like me, since the frame is just metallic-looking plastic.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] AFAinHD:
Stupid Damn fake chrome. I only paid 600 bucks for this phone. Why can't I have real shinnyness.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RobertR3750:
Being "naked" carries a price. :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ickster:
True that. I always laugh when I watch the video of people scratching their Gorilla Glass with a key. What a joke. :laugh:Try a piece of sand............
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] nxneko:
Ive gone naked except for battery door swap for awhile. I dropped my phone twice and bezel nor screen have scratches so to me it seems to be more sturdy.

(First time phone fell into ice machine at work, second it fell from my counter -carpeted)

I dont even have screen protector because I was sent a matte not clear from seller so waiting for clear to come.

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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Razzzzer:
no screen protector and no case.

had the phone for 2 weeks.

just carry in pocket.. sometimes with keys or a pocket knife.. no damage yet.. but i will take causion to not have anything else in the pocket with phone i guess ;)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] adamj546:
i had mine for about 2 weeks just carrying my pocket before my ottor box and screen protector came in.

still looks brand newI would carry 2 sets of keys sometimes pocket knife or tools. I would also crawling on the ground under cars. I guess its just hit or miss with quality.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] AFAinHD:
I got a body glove case for mine now. Ive found the phone feels much more sturdy with the extra weight of a case, and having a rubberized case really improves grip on the slippery plastic of the phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] dandiele:
I ended up with a very small scratch on my screen also, about as long as a dime is wide. but I have no idea how it got there, I always keep my phone in my left pocket and keys in the right with my pocket knife on my right pocket using the pocket clip. this Gorilla glass is good for avoiding deep scratches I think but I thought gorilla glass 3 would prevent minor scratches like what I have. apparently not..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] movieaddict:
Exactly x100
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mf4466:
I also noticed that the volume rocks and power buttons scratch very easily. Its best to put a case and screen protector on the phone as soon as you can to avoid scratches.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] ilogik:
I never understood that. It's like having a supermodel girlfriend and then covering her up with a burka, it defeats the purpose. In 2 years when you upgrade to a new phone this old one will be in perfect condition but you don't really get to "enjoy" it.

I always go naked, who cares if it looks used when its time to upgrade, it just goes in my junk drawer anyway.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RobertR3750:
You're assuming that the phone looks better "naked" than with a case. You may think that, but others disagree, making the supermodel analogy flawed. 99+% of the enjoyment comes from the screen, not "touching the case", and a screen protector doesn't prevent that enjoyment (like having the supermodel wear a perfectly transparent bikini). A better analogy would be demanding that your supermodel girlfriend go barefoot all the time, even when walking on gravel, hot asphalt, and broken glass, or having her go naked in subzero weather. Hardly a good way to treat her.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] av911:
As much I like not to have a case, I needed it to have a better grip of the phone. And to protect the glass from drops.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sdmark:
When I'm due for an "upgrade" I sell my phones. Keeping them in prime condition helps resale value. I'm not on a contract so I tend to buy new phones (too) frequently.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lordcheeto03:
Even just one tiny scratch on my screen is enough to make me get annoyed with it every time I see it... in fact, I just found a little speck that appears to have made its way under my Zagg screen protector (most likely during application) and I'm having to constantly talk myself out of buying a whole new protector just to get that one tiny speck of something out of the very top-left corner of the screen... Oh the woes of having phone-OCD. :eek:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] AFAinHD:
I like this anaology. I take my case off when im in my house or just sitting so I can enjoy my phone's sheer beauty. But whenever im doing something where my phone could break, boom case back on. Gotta protect its beauty so I can enjoy it later.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] sackynuts:
Had my s4 for only a few hours before the frame got a chip. Only had it in my pocket and on the table. Never dropped it. :(
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Xcor3:
I'm like that too. If I get one tiny scratch, I go for warranty claim. Lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] shaggy_x:
Had my Galaxy S4 a week or so and suddenly noticed a chip on the bezel. Cheap shoddy workmanship and its already got me thinking whether I should stick with my spotless iPhone 5 or stick with this S4.

Serves me right for not sticking with a case :( Anyone know if Samsung honor warranty claims for this sort of issue?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RiverCity.45:
This phone is not safe for unprotected pocket carry. It is too flimsy and flexes too much. It is frustrating that an expensive phone has a weak plastic case, but it does. If you pocket carry without protection, you assume the risk, including cracked screens. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2457230

Sent telepathically
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] shaggy_x:
Whilst I agree with your post I should mention I have a screen + pouch case with me at all times. I have a case on order but the point is - why does a case + protector have to be necessary? Samsung have obviously built a very weak and cheap product here whilst selling it at premium prices.

I always look after my gadgets and have been obsessive about protecting my iphone. In fact all I have on the iphone is a bumper style case + front and back protectors and guess what? Not a single scratch or scuff anywhere.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] epicer:
If you're carrying any phone without so much as a screen protector, you're asking for trouble. Don't pretend that the S4's screen is made any different from other phones, because it isn't. The sheet of gorilla glass is made from the same material and purchased third party across all major manufacturers. If it bothers you, stick to your precious "sapphire glass" and stay away from Android.

Samsung charge "premium" prices because there's a demand. You think they'd willingly sell this phone at $400 when they can sell it at $600? I you don't like it, Samsung would politely like to let you know that they don't care for your business. "Obvious" is an understatement assuming you have eyes and saw the thing the first time you walked into the store or saw pictures of it on the Internet. Had build quality truly mattered to in the beginning, rather than just now in order to blame somethint for your own misjudgement, you wouldn't have chosen the GS4.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] RiverCity.45:
I don't disagree. The case is weak plastic. Iphone and htc one are metal cases. That's the way it is. Behave accordingly.

Sent telepathically
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] david_swe:
This is my S4 ... really bad build quality if you ask me.

I have used the phone with care...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] princeasi:
All I use is a zagg's and an incipio feather case. I have very small dings and maybe a small scratch here n there for dropping my phone into the same pocket with my keys. How dare this plastic phone react to such hard materials. I bought the plasticky sgs4 with this in mind that a plastic phone doesn't dent and scratch if I clumsily mishandle it! WTH Samsung!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Android_Monsters:
I'm using ghost armour to keep mine safe.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] cetvxs:
OP I feel your pain. 2-3 weeks in, I've been taking immaculate care of my phone, 0 drops, and I have a chip looking thing on the edge right by the volume rocker. It came from dropping a mechanical pencil on it. Yeah.. a pencil. The dent shines in the light, so you can vividly see the chip/dent or whatever when you hold the phone.. anywhere.

There's a slight faded look on the right side of the bezel.. like it's slightly darker or something. Not a big deal, but it drives my OCD off the wall.

Although I've never really used a case, I probably will for this phone since the build quality seems a little off. At least with the black GS2 I had in the past, you couldn't tell if it chipped/dented since everything was black anyways. With this shiny fake metal bezel, things just shine and taunt and torment you constantly.

I'll be using one of this Spigen 0.15mm protectors made of glass and probably a Spigen Neo Hybrid case. That case seems to be one of the thinner ones.

On a side note: Metal bezel wouldn't work well with the current configuration/hardware that the GS4 currently has. I tried replacing the back battery cover with one made of metal and it butchered my signal. I've heard similar things with metal bumper fittings.

I understand that people who love the GS4 sort of defend its plastic build with one of the largest arguments being that it has the capability for a removable back cover. But check this out:

http://www.casefanatic.com/samsung-...s4/samsung-galaxy-s4-metal-back-plate-case-2/

Like I said above, it butchers the signal but looking at things like the HTC One, they did something else to get the signal to go through their aluminium frame. I'm sure Samsung would have more than enough capability to do the same.

I just wish my 600 dollar phone could handle a pencil.

Oh well! Aesthetics aside, it's still a 9/10 phone (in terms of functionality) in my books.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Orical:
You know what bothers me about posts like this? All it does is draw out complaints and start trouble but to make a point of a point "It's a damn phone it's not a titanium shield over electronics, if your a cluts and drop your phone all the time that's your fault not the manufacturers. People need to start taking care of your 700.00 device like you should be and stop crying about your mistakes."
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] andrewhahalee:
Using a black mist S4. I'm having a tiny chrome scratch as well. Phone has always been inside a case. Never dropped. Guess it just wears off on its own. Which is quite a disappointment.

Has anyone ever painted back their chrome rim?

Even my grandmother's underwear is more durable than Samsung.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] Th3DON:
Is there any paint available in the market ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] johnny crapple:
How do you even know how durable your grandmother's underwear is?

Only scratches I have noticed on mine are on the camera chrome piece. Has always been in a case also. I'm not worried about it though.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] dineshdias:
Hello masters!

I have an HTC Droid incredible 2, what is fails to sense the rotation. When I go in to "Teeter" game, it says I need a g-sensor to play this game & this phone does not have a G-sensor. I tried flashing custom roms & changed different kernels but no Luck. Any body here know the soltion for this???? please help me.

Your opinions & words are highly appreciated. Thanks
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] mickiq:
same here

I've got the same problem. I tried caliberating and factory reset buh it didn't work out. am now thinking of upgrading from froyo to ice cream sandwich buh what bothers me is whether it is a software or hardware problem.
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] Hassan 4:
i've video lag on stock rom and it slutter a bit and i wanna go back to stock .. but i wanna no lag on videos .. any ideas?
[HTC Pico (Explorer)] BleedingIris:
Use mx hw±

During playback, If still lags, click options > play > tick use speed up tricks [may be available only when you use sw mode ]
[General Topics] Bonzo:
I have two phones with the same number..

Well, for phone calls that is..

For SMS, the second phone, has it's own number..

The primary SIM is in my XDA2, and I'd like a piece of software that forwards all incoming SMS'es to my other phone..

Is this possible?

Dows such software exist?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] axxxel46:
Is it possible remove from Auto-start some apps?? If yes how?? Because i have some apps ( like Groupon, google maps) that i don't use every day, so if it is possible to disable it in order to have more free memory..:D

Thank to all and sorry for my bad English:D

P.S. I have a Xperia Neo V CM 10 SuperCharged:D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SohamJ:
use application named autostart

its available on playstore
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] axxxel46:
Thank you very much:D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] saltydawg:
Does anyone know if you can add a delete button to the drop down menu. For instance, I'm using g-mail and I don't want to have to open the app to be able to delete the email.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfgrrl:
This setting is located within the Gmail app itself. It allows you to choose what actions you can perform in the drop down bar.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Sparatan117:
I wish they would add an archive all button for multiple emails ...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mezz64:
Care to share where? I don't see an option to change this in my settings.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] f4systems:
In the Gmail app under settings. General settings change the swyping conversations setting to always delete then the archive button on the pull down will change to a delete button
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mezz64:
Thanks. Didnt know one was connected to the other.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] wolfgrrl:
+1 :cool:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] saltydawg:
:good: Thanks
[Android Software Development] Grarak:
Hello!

I want to show you how to write an app, which can check for updates for your kernel.

What do you need:

Github

Own Kernel

Some Java experience

A programm to write the app (eclipse)

First at all you need to install eclipse, android sdk and android adt!

(please search in google to get your answer)

1. First setup a new project

2. Edit the main layout

We just need a button, a textview and a progressbar

3.Now import all stuff from the main layout and setup a clicklistener for the button

4. Now the question is how we can get the informations, if an update is avaible?

So, now we need a website to get the informations, but you don't own a website and no money to create one? No problem!

We can use Github!

Create a new repository

Set "create readme file" to yes!

Now create a new file

and name it to kernelversion and write in your kernel version (for example: my kernel is ButterKernel)

Now open your file and klick on raw

Now copy the link

5. Create a new string

6. Now how get the html string of a website?

Use this mehtod:

Whole code:

private class DownloadWebPageTask extends AsyncTask<String, Void, String> {
[MENTION=439709]override[/MENTION]
protected String doInBackground(String... urls) {
String response = "";
for (String url : urls) {
DefaultHttpClient client = new DefaultHttpClient();
HttpGet httpGet = new HttpGet(url);
try {
HttpResponse execute = client.execute(httpGet);
InputStream content = execute.getEntity().getContent();

BufferedReader buffer = new BufferedReader(
new InputStreamReader(content));
String s = "";
while ((s = buffer.readLine()) != null) {
response += s;
}

} catch (Exception e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
}
return response;
}

[MENTION=439709]override[/MENTION]
protected void onPostExecute(String result) {

}
}

So, we have to tell our method from what website we want to get our string

We will use the button to get the string

What we have to do to see the string?

Remember? We have a textview and a progressbar

7. Time to test the app

But before set internet permissions for the app (in Android Manifest)

Launch the app

Click on the button

More will come in the future

If you don't want to wait please checkout my Butter Kernel Updater App

https://github.com/Grarak/Butter-Updater
[Android Software Development] azoller1:
Could I make one for ROMs?
[Android Software Development] Grarak:
Sure :)
[Android Software Development] azoller1:
sweet! thanks for the guide

---------- Post added at 12:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:05 PM ----------

this is a little harder than i thought, i need to learn java better
[Android Software Development] sert00:
yes you are right!it's the easiest possible,and for this,congrats to grarak,but java is a hard girl and without at least minimum coding knowledge also if reduced at minimum terms is anyways hard.

thanks you very much for this OP!

Isn't intellijIDEA or android studio(based also on intellijIDEA)a bit easier?:p
[Android Software Development] Grarak:
It's on you what is easier to use ;)
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] Nippero:
Okay so I used to be a T-Mobile user, HTC G2. Then my sister got a new job with a sprint employee discount, and our contract ended... so we switched, now I'm on Sprint with a Photon Q.

HATE IT. TERRIBLE speeds. Unlimited Everything sounded great, but wow I've never gone over 500MB/month due to the slow speeds. No matter how hard I try. Seriously.

From what I remember, T-Mobile service was pretty decent in NYC. Not amazingly quick, but good enough. And kinda spotting in buildings (but still got 3G-ish speeds I think).

So I need some help here. How is T-Mobile now? I know NYC doesnt have LTE yet. But the T-Mo HTC One works with their AWS HSPA+ right?

How is it in Newark NJ, any experiences?

Indoors?

How is tethering on the phone. I mainly want to tether to my Nexus 7 and I'm unsure about what I'm reading in these plan details...

Can I get around the 500MB tethering limit if I tether via bluetooth or use custom firmware?

When I had my G2 (about a year ago now), I tethered to my laptop and used a browser-agent changer plugin to bypass T-Mobile's tethering checks >.>

Lots of questions here, sorry. Just trying to make sure I make the right choice.

I would have to pay $350 early termination and $150 (after tax) for the phone if I were to switch over.

Oh also, any chance we can get a cheaper plan? I know T-Mobile has a $30/month prepaid plan, 100 minutes and unlimited text/data. Dont suppose I could get that with the phone on monthly payments right lol.

Thanks!
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] TrueYears:
Sprint LTE should be better if they ever arrive but I get decent speeds here in Oregon with T-Mobile and the west side has the least coverage.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] Nippero:
Yea thats what I keep telling myself. But they did finally deploy LTE in an area near me... Barely worked. And I constantly got dropped calls, calls not coming through at all, missing texts, etc. Had to force LTE to stay off so I could actually use my phone.

I was sitting in Citibank making changes to my account. The customer service rep had to call me back on my own cellphone to verify my identity, so I sat there staring at my phone with 5 bars of LTE. No call. 5 mins later, I decide to turn off LTE, and call comes through. The woman said she kept calling but getting sent straight to voice mail =.=

I dont have much hope for them.. sigh.

And I just dont like the idea that I'm paying them monthly for basically no service.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] waynebradyson:
If you want to be safe, try to get a cheap T-Mobile compatible phone (I imagine someone you know has to have a crappy one laying around) and sign up for their prepaid plan. I think you can go day to day ($2 a day) or at least the $30/month plan. Give it a test drive. The SIM card activation kit will cost you $10 initially so it's $40 out of pocket to give it a test run. But it'll be a much more accurate view of how T-Mobile coverage is for your particular situation.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] skinsfanbdh:
in my area tmo is way better i average 15-18 download 6-10 upload my friend who has sprint 1-3 download less than 1 upload
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] TrueYears:
Yeah, do what that poster said, buy a T-Mobile Sim, and do the 30 a month prepaid and ask a friend or someone to lend you their phone and try it out. that what I would do actually, I had a friend who was with Sprint here in Oregon and was getting awful speed. He liked them because of the whole unlimited internet but i told him that having a capped data of 5gb a month that works is better than having unlimited data that doesnt work
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] Nippero:
Glad to hear Tmo is better than Sprint for you skinsfan, gives me some more hope.

And Wayne, True, not sure why I didnt think of that.. lol I guess I could just use my old G2 for a few days and try it out. Although I cant remember if my G2 has HSPA+... hm.

EDIT: Would still like to hear more opinions though. Switching over would be expensive enough as it is, if I can just be reassured more by other members, I think thats enough to convince me to switch over.

From what I've heard so far, from my friends, its definitely not as bad as Sprint. Whether its as good as ATT/Verizon is arguable. I know those two are definitely better when out of metropolitan areas. And Verizon is best for being in buildings/underground due to their use of the 700mhz band.

Any one have any idea how tethering really works with the unlimited 4G plan?
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] skinsfanbdh:
you have to pay extra for it unless your on a custom rom with the unlocked tethering mod but tethering is free with the 2.5 gb 4glte plan i have:confused:
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] Nippero:
nice, so it sounds like they havent changed their tethering policies since I last used them.

Had to run CM on my old HTC G2 in order to tether to my tablet/laptop and not pay for their hotspot service.

Tethering is incredibly important to me.. mainly since my office doesnt allow WiFi for unauthorized personal devices (security issues) =.=
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] Cor-master:
Just to clarify, tethering is unlimited on all data plans on Tmobile except for unlimited which has a 500mb cap. However all plans are actually unlimited data, the data cap is for full speed.
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] Nippero:
Hmm.. So let me make sure I get this right.

If you have the 500MB or 2.5GB Data Plan, you have full speed tethering/data until you hit your limit, then you can continue to tether/use data at 2G speeds.

If you have the unlimited plan, you have full speed on your phone always, but tethering is limited to 500MB. Once you hit the 500, do they just block you from tethering? Or can you continue to tether at limited speeds?
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] Cor-master:
I believe that's correct but I dunno what happens when you hit your cap. I'm not actually on Tmobile, I'm on at&t but me and my wife both have nexus 4s and it's actually cheaper for me to switch not and eat my etf rather than wait till the end of my contract so I've been heavily researching it. I really want unlimited data so I can use google play music without worrying about hitting my cap within a week
[T-Mobile HTC One (M7)] skinsfanbdh:
yea but most of the sense based roms have included it on the international forum so no need to have aosp for free tethering anymore