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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] aal1:
After my last rebuild and root and flash to latest Beans build, I noticed when I tried to connect my phone to my laptop that it gave the dreaded "Does not recognize this device...." error on the phone and nothing came up on the laptop. Switched out a couple other cables, all good working. No luck.

I had recently rebuilt it as well with Win7Ultimate and thought I needed the drivers.

I went out and grabbed them from the root thread. No luck, even after a reboot.

Installed Samsung Kies. Went thru its troubleshooter, no luck still. Tried several other fixes as well, tethering check, usb debugging, etc. Nothing. Still reported the device having a problem installing properly, it would charge, but no access to the data.

I went to Devices and Printers and it was listed there as Samsung Android Device under Unrecognized Devices.

Right clicked on it, went to properties, went to the Driver properties and I saw it was listed as a driver by Jeremy Loper - that's the guy who made Casual if you didn't know. So its during the root and bootlocker unlocking process that his driver installs....so I clicked uninstall and checked the box to remove the driver software. When it was done, I unplugged the usb, plugged it right back in, Windows installed other drivers, boom, the storage comes up and I can get to my files.

I scoured around a bit and never saw anything for this fix for this problem - so figured I'd post here for everyone to have the fix avail as well.

*If this is the wrong area, no problem, sorry about that - I'd rather have this fix copied to the root/unlocker thread as a fix for this issue for others.*
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] onemotodroid:
Thanks for the heads up on this one. When I get back home I am going to test this out and report back.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] droidstyle:
I have a link to a video tutorial in my guide that addresses this issue.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] X_Heroine_X:
well its confusing me if you have the blue version check if you have this ???

and its not in the while version ??

i dont know really if its a bug in the blue version design :D :D

thoughts?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CyberTbag:
It's the LED for notifications/battery. Guess it just shows more on the blue colour.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stevendeb25:
I got white version. Cant see it until get notification
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ryanscobberwash:
that my friend is the notification light, not a sensor
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LenAsh:
RTFM
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] negrobembon:
And i got into this thread hoping it was a new sensor
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] koRn666:
+1 :D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stony-D:
Lol xD did u even get a notification @ ts^^
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] X_Heroine_X:
the same here

i lost my mind

i forgot that its the led :D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dusty1268:
Haha it hides fairly well in my black S3.. still not as hidden as it is in the white one though.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dli7319:
I wish the prox and light sensors would hide like that
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yi Kwang-Sun:
LOL, when I got my White S3 I took 5 mins wondering where it was the back and options button because white on white I didn't notice them!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] negrobembon:
in my blue s3 is as obvious as it gets, not hidden at all
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] slaphead20:
This thread sounds like a bunch of old grannies trying to find the on switch for a vibrator when the toy they have is a dildo! ;):D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DeadSOL:
lol. I thought that it was OP bashing time but this can happen to the best of us. Don't fret, my friend! :p
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jayc1980:
Wonder if anyone has actually sent a white one back to samsung due to the sensor being missing on theirs but its there on their friends blue one :D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nier09:
LOL that would be hilarious :D
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sherlock5545:
On the white one, though, the LED light bleeds like hell, on the blue it's much better.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Rasmux:
I really hate to use these things and honestly im really careful when it comes to my phone, I used to have the the epic 4g touch without screen protector since day 1 and all it got was a tiny scratch which I dont even know how it happened.

So what are your opinions regarding this issue, should I just use it without screen protector?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] EPayne123:
Case or no case?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] gershee:
screen protector no. case yes. that's how I roll. :thumbup:
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] JasonJoel:
Depends on how mad it will make you if you get a small scratch...

Personally I hate screen protectors, and won't use them. Same for cases. But I also typically only keep phones for 6 months, so not a lot of time to mess them up too badly.

On this phone, though, I did get the s-view flip case. Overpriced, but has a certain cool factor I like.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Rasmux:
Yes Im rocking the neo hybrid case as of now
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] dev_man77:
I never had a screen protector on the E4GT or my GS3, NEVER had a scratch on either of them and I put my phone in my pocket with my keys. Never had a case either and the GS3 never even cracked after 50 drops from my lap. Gorilla glass lives up to its name.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Rasmux:
Thank you everyone that replied, I removed this piece of "..." lol I hated it way to much
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] travisw0204:
I actually have a Zagg HD shield on mine plus a TPU case. I went without one for a week and the amount of smudges and fingerprints on the screen drove me nuts. I was constantly wiping it on my pants leg or using my eyeglass cloth to clean it. That's when I went to BB and had them install one and I couldn't be happier. It doesn't take away anything from the phone, adds a level of protection( even if minute) and I've literally thrown this thing across the room trying to catch it from falling one time. It fell face down and I was afraid to even look at it in fear that it smashed on my hardwood floor. I turned it over and not a single scratch.

What exactly did you hate about it? Which shield did you have?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] optimummind:
I use the Zagg HD shield as well and I love it. :D It cleans off easily and lets the screen shine through just fine.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] CCallahan:
^^ Same. Had an XtremeGuard on it which I ordered for about 79 cents before getting the phone so would have something when I got the device. However, it was way too sticky so ripped it off and doubt will be putting another one on. When I don't even use the phone for a year before upgrading it makes sense for me to get the full experience (way the screen is supposed to feel). However, if I wanted to spend the money would probably make an exception for one of the glass protectors.

In conclusion I would say it depends on the environment you are in, whether using a case and which type, how well you take care of things, if anyone else uses the device, and how long you are going to have it for.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Landon4444:
I am currently using the Neo Hybrid case with the Spigen glass.t slim screen protector.

After having the case and screen protector on for over a month I love the case but could do without the glass.t

If it wasn't so expensive I would prob take it off.

My case and glass.t came with a free Spigen Ultra Crystal screen protector which I put on my wife's S4 and I actually like it better than the glass.t

Honestly with the S4 having Gorilla Glass 3 I'm not sure how much of a necessity the screen protector is but if you're like me and you don't wanna risk a scratch I would prob go for the Spigen Ultra Crystal if I could do it over.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ajmcedar:
2OG Epics, Epic4GT and now the S4, never had a screen protector, never had any scratches.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Delakit:
I've become very protective with my phone investments. I have yet to drop my S4 within the month of ownership. Knock on wood... I like originality. I can't stand cases and screen protectors which is why I don't use them and instead grab protection just-in-case. Some cases are more prone to actually damage your device. I say that from experience. Had 8 EVO 3D's of which 2 were dropped with cases and shattered my screen. The rest were just refurbished defects but that's another story. =P I say no to any extras unless you feel the need for a case and/or any other method of protection. Maybe start a new trend and use a non-lubricated condom. Could work. Hahaha.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] edufur:
The Zaggs, and Ghost armors are ok for a few months, and then they start getting their own scratches and distortions... The protectors, ironically, scratch easier than the gorilla glass does. They do, however, give you a little extra shatter protection. I gave up on invisishield and decided to just be careful. I like it better without the shield. I DO use a cover though. It gives you an added lip around the screen to prevent ground contact on the screen.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Rasmux:
I think I might try the one that came with the case since it was free and I got nothing to lose, bad case scenario ill just remove it lol
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] budde2:
I rock the zagg front and back protector and love it im thinking of twking it off the back though so I can get the real feel of the back at least
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Mahapederdon:
I would rather live with a scratch than live with a screen protector. The glass on my s3 never scratched but I'm also pretty careful with my electronics. Its like when you see an old lady with a huge dashmat that looks like crap and she will never even see the nice dash hiding under it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] dschachm:
Use a screen protector, I scratched my screen in my pocket.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] ChristianPreachr:
Would you buy a Benz and leave the door unlocked?

There's no logical justification to have this fantastic, super expensive phone and not have adequate protection.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] shaqqq:
I use screen protectors on every phone I had and cases. I don't like have scratches or anything like that on my phone or screen.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] JasonJoel:
Horrible analogy. More like... Would you buy a Benz and wrap it in plastic to ensure the paint never got scratched? Of course not...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] lyrical1278:
I got tue zagg hd screen protector, the s view flio cover as well as a see through case I modified so the flio cover works as normal... total protection

Ill post pics in a bit... got them sitting on my one s
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Rasmux:
Guys lets keep the thread clean of fights, Im sure everyone has its own opinion regarding this :)
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Nunyo415:
That's actually a real thing. It's called clear bra.

I went with tech armor HD clear screen protector
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] SAShady:
Have an HD screen protector and clear flexible plastic case. Can't even tell I have a screen protector
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] xerrad:
Nope

Don't get it if it bothers you. Have it bother you for months just for the slight chance it would stop a small scratch that you wouldn't see when the screen is on? Not worth it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Powerbird101:
Ya but I dont put screen protectors on windows to prevent someone from breaking in...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Shoulon:
Had my epic, SIl and SIII all no case no screen protector. Never had a scratch on screen. Though im prone to never being a ditz with my stuff. Naturally precatious is my second nature.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] nabbed:
Spigen ultra crystal feels smoother than glass of my n7. Unfortunately, just like glass it's a fingerprint magnet.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Boshaft:
I ripped off my screen protector; I couldn't get all the air bubbles out and they annoyed me. I do have a case though; the phone is too thin and slick, so it fell out of my hands a couple times in the first week I had it. It also makes it less likely for me to hit the wrong side button.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] nicotheandroidguy:
If you want get a tempered screen protector it is just like adding more glass so only the added glass you bought will break instead of the regular glass on the phone. Also there are no air bubbles in these. Here is the link to one http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-s4-screen-protector-glas-tr-slim-premium-tempered-glass.html
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Esoteric68:
I don't typically use screen protectors and my phones are always like new when I trade them in/sell them. I have to agree that the gorilla glass on this phone is pretty amazing, I dropped my phone, screen down, and had it land on a raised screw head yet come away without a scratch.

I do tend to use cases, usually those that provide a small lip so the screen is afforded a little protection in case of a drop.

I have both the Samsung s-flip and S4 Protective Cover.

The thinness of the phone is obviously one of the features I like best therefore I'm never going to add a bulky case (hate otterbox) unless I'm out camping or hiking.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] parmend:
I always use a protector on mine . IMO this is the best one for the price and you don't even know its on . It doesn't scratch easily like other cheapies and doesn't fel rubbery like some http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?index=0&sbk=1&nav=SEARCH&itemId=290888712028

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] durandetto:
I'm gonna test out a tempered glass one this time around. I had a zagg hd on my EVO lte when I first got it, but couldn't deal with the orange peal and how easily it scratched. I ripped it off and dealt with the otterbox defender screen cover while at work and nothing outside of work.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] M3wThr33:
Why bulk up the device? If you get a screen protector, all that's going to do is make you spent a majority of your phone's time staring at a scuffed up screen wondering when you'll replace it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] thisguyinoc:
I have the neo hybrid case and a screen protector. Got them both before the phone. Yes the screen protector does have some scratches in it but they don't bother me. I have 10 back up screen protectors anyways. My main concern is keeping my phone is good shape to hold the resale value when I'm ready for my next upgrade. You will get top dollar for a flawless looking phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] TheHonkey:
So you're saying the s4 is the "benz" of phones come on man lets be honest nobody sees a galaxy phone and stops in their tracks. Its a decent looking phone. If you want to be able to resell your phone for a decent value in 6 months or a year or you just don't like it scuffed up then you put a case and screen protector on it. The glossy back on these scratches real easy mine already has a scratch on the back and I had it out of case for like 2 days.

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Thats why you get a glass one!
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] shotty53:
I've always used the commuter series of the otterbox and the original Zagg screen protector.

Never had an issue with any of my phones. All look like new even after normal wear/tear.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] skyedream:
i say put screen on.

i'm not the person who use screen protector too but today somehow it got scratched.

i never dropped phone, never put phone with any objects in the pocket, never bumped on to somewhere, never dropped anything on the screen...

but somehow miraculously, it got few scratches... noticeable scratches...

lucky me that i have best buy protection so i can get a service from it... but man.... get the screen protector if you hasn't yet... you don't scratch the screen scratches comes to you silently..
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] chaos2137:
I'm using the Glast.R slim and the spigen slim armor case. It's great and it feels perfect in my hand. Trust me you will not regret it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] miketucky350:
I put a zag HD on mine and just like last phone (e4gt) it really messed up the touch screen. You have to press hard and it makes phone feel buggy. When I had no protector it worked perfect. So I say run case and no protector.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] dcaplinger76:
I used to us Zagg HD but then switched to Ghost Armor with my last phone. Couldn't even tell it was on and if it gets scratched or anything you take it back up there and they replace for $5 installation.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] DeMi-GoD:
I have the neo hybrid case and a zagg screen protector. I absolutely love the case. The screen protector is okay but tends to sort of grab my fingertips and definitely makes the phone feel buggy at times. Sometimes I'll push a button and it won't respond because of the protector. However I do feel more comfortable with it on. I didn't have a screen protector on my s3 and it got a few hairline scratches that really pissed me off. I won't make that mistake again.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] miketucky350:
Glad to see I'm not the only one who feels like zagg makes phone feel buggy. About to rip mine off
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] cas8180:
What a lot of people forget is there isna special coating on top of the glass . Almost like a film. This is actually very scratch sensitive. Especially for micro scratches. So its not the gorilla glass you have to worry about as much as this film and that is why I always use a screen protector.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] GBPackerFanForLife:
I got a zagg on mine an hate it...I'm gonna try one of those glass screen protectors...
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bradseph:
I personally use the Zagg HD Shield. I love it! I don't do fingerprints and without it the screen gets too smuged up. I don't use a case either. I like how the phone looks and feels without one. I can't find anything that doesnt bulk the phone up more than I want and I like the chrome border and don't really want to cover that up either.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] bumsock:
http://www.iloome.com/Screen-Protector/b/6180891011?ie=UTF8&title=Screen+Protector

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] hitman4274:
I'm rocking the zagg performs well lifetime warranty why not
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] budde2:
Ibwas using a zagg body glove or whatever it had a protector for the front and back. Intook the one off the front because could not take it made the phone feel weird. Messed up the sensitive
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] royshero:
I have had 7 or 8 androids and never used a screen protector. Only 2 light scratches on the note 2 and evo lte. They take away from the screen and beauty of the phone
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] durandetto:
I have the mime glass screen protector and it's awesome can't even tell it's on. It doesn't affect the look or feel of the screen the only way you know it's there is by looking at the edges.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] JasonJoel:
Screen protectors stink. Ruin the feel of the phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Bkadleck:
Have you tried the Neo Hybrid case? I have had several people mistake the case as the actual phone. It adds very little bulk and wait. I have tried 3 cases for this phone so far and have never taken this case off. I like it a lot.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] PwnCloud:
It's grains of sand that will scratch it. So if you go to the beach and happen to get some sand in your pocket and you put your phone in there it will likely have scratches.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Mship:
I got a micro scratched that can only be seen when the screens i on black. I dont baby my phone but I never put it anywhere it could get scratched easily. It happened in the last week and I have no idea where. I just bought one of the tempered glass for my S4. Only had the thing for a month and a half, would hate to get another that soon.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] miketucky350:
I just removed the zag HD I had. It made phone feel glitchy. Now all is smooth.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] devoureddreams:
I use the tempered glass protectors from the local att store and absolutely love it.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] Mship:
I have to say. I absolutely hated screen protectors, until I for a tempered glass one. I have had it on my phone for the pass 4 days and I don't even know it's on it, except for the top by the speaker.

For 34 bucks it is a great investment in protecting your phone.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] devoureddreams:
Exactly it blends in perfectly and doesn't feel cheap.
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] sspencer10:
Why would you use a screen protector?
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] devoureddreams:
For me its BC I work in metal and metal shards suck for scratches
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] sspencer10:
I meant to write why wouldn't you use a screen protector, xda wouldn't let me change it for 5 min
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] devoureddreams:
Oh lol my bad
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] DeMi-GoD:
I got tech armor screen protectors off Amazon a few days ago. 3 for $7 and they are the best I've ever used. Way better than that crappy zagg. I can't even tell it's on there and it feels just like the glass. Not sticky like zagg. Ugh that drove me nuts.

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[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] wp3223:
After having my screen all scratched up on my S3 (by friends using the camera & putting face down on surfaces), and just breaking the screen after countless drops - I replaced it with a shiny new S4, and plan to keep it that way. Rocking the Neo Hybrid case & a Tech Armor screen protector takes absolutely nothing away from the phone IMO, Actually just having the peace of mind is well worth it.

Just research Gorilla Glass scratches and you will find that the coating used is easily scratched by sand, as previously posted. I think the best screen protection is the Spiegen Tempered Glass, but I just screwed up the first attempt with dust & am going to try another with the steamy bathroom trick, and triple check for dust first. They are too expensive to not get right the first time.