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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coldhardtruth:
Gorilla glass doesn't protect from stupid.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Metallice:
Gorrilla glass is actually shatter resistant. It is NOT, however, crack resistant or shatter proof.

Gorilla glass will crack just as easily as any other glass, especially if it lands facedown. BUT unlike normal glass, the cracks will not propogate AS EASILY throughout the entire screen due to some fancy materials used that I can't think of right now.

Have you ever seen a cracked iPhone? Those things spiderweb throughout the whole screen.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] andybones:
Let me say this,

If my father can own this device, he has dropped it so many times, even to pavement, from getting out of his truck he had it on his lap.

he has dings on every side of the phone, but his screen?

not a scratch..
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] SupaSwag:
And that's the cold hard truth :D :good:

Sent from my GS4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] joefrog1996:
Stupid is not protecting a 650$ phone with a case....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] s4noob:
Aint that the truth!!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thesoldier:
Preferring to see and feel the sleekness of a new device rather than covering it with a case makes me stupid? :what:

While it's definitely a good idea to use a case, I don't believe it's necessary. My last 3 smartphones I rocked naked, and I did not end up breaking any of them. Had a couple close calls, but in those situations somebody else would be paying for breaking my phone.

I prefer to feel a sexy and sleek device in my hands and be extra careful than cover it up and be able to toss it around. Guess that's just me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] criska:
yes:laugh:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coldhardtruth:
Ignorance is denying logic and common sense in favor of personal preference. :thumbup:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] madsquabbles:
preferring the naked phone doesn't make you stupid - hell i love how it is without the case! complaining about how fragile it is after breaking it would make you stupid.

i've only had one phone broken - it was my daughter who dropped it. she was actually handing it to me because i left it in the car. she was only 4 so i couldn't be mad, she was trying to help me and had an accident. i did break a tablet that happens to be the only tablet or phone i've ever gotten insurance on. three days after getting square trade i drop the thing after a little slip on the steps in the garage!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tsy87:
what really irks me about this phone is the cheapo "chrome" trim around the phone. When I pulled it out of my pocket one day, it got caught on a metal button on my jeans and nicked part of the chrome bezel. Also, that aluminum looking trim has marks from my headphones.

Why couldnt they use REAL metal for those accents?!?! my goodness.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coldhardtruth:
Didn't cross your mind to get a case eh? :rolleyes:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] HughesNet:
Even GG if dropped wrong on a hard surface can and will break. Not putting it in a case is your choice but you can't have a glass phone and be surprised when/if it breaks due to being dropped onto a hard surface.

I use the Otterbox Commuter myself and it really doesn't add much size or weight but DOES have great protection. I also use a glass screen protector.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tsy87:
Actually I have been using the spigen air case so the tops and bottoms are exposed. If samsung used actual metal I wouldn't have had the same issue as the tacky plastic chrome chipping.

Don't get me wrong, I don't mind plastic... But i cant stand plastic that has been painted or coated to look like metal.

Sent from my DROID, not the ones you're looking for.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] thesoldier:
As I said, it's a good idea to use a case. In no way am I denying logic and common sense. :confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] debzkool:
Mine cracked too

Now to begin with

I have had an S4 for the past one month. My screen got cracked 2 days back. Now let me get a clear picture here:

By screen crack do you mean the outside digitizer which is made of Gorilla Glass 3 or the actual internal screen?

How many of you with cracked screens used a S-View cover?

The Gorilla Glass itself is pretty strong and wouldnt break easily unless dropped on the edge.

If its the internal screen that you are talking about, let me shed some light on the scenario:

My phone was in my pocket. I checked my mails, got into my car, drove to work (about 30 mins). Got off the car, checked the phone and the internal screen was cracked. I was that such a thing was possible till I started searching online for the same. There are hundreds of users who are facing an issue with the internal screen cracking upon keeping them in your jeans pocket. I do use the S-View cover(Absolutely useless,only protects your phone from front scratches)

The build of the S4 is very thin to keep upto the current market needs. With a slight twisting pressure on the phone, you could end up breaking the actual internal screen. Please do not try this as this would surely break the screen. I tried it after the initial crack and the screen kept cracking upon a little pressure.

Now since I am in India, Samsung is giving a promotional offer of replacing your screen for any damage to it for one whole year. The screen is said to cost around 130$ in India. But instead as per the offer I just had to pay 9$ for its replacement towards handling charges.

Now everyone who all are arguing about the screen being strong and the screen breaking is because of misuse, could you please tell me why would Samsung give such an offer for no reason? Samsung may offer free bluetooth headsets, cases and several other promotional offers. But this is the first time that they have gone ahead to give a screen replacement for on whole year.

Samsung is well aware of the issues with the build quality and hence such offers. I am a pro Samsung guy and have owned the S,S2,S3 and now S4 along with a Tab2. This is the first time I have faced such an issue. If I would have handeled my S4 the way I handeled the others, I am sure it wouldnt have lasted a day.

Just wanted to share my experience and opinion.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] elliwigy:
maybe they give the offer because they are confident in there hardware... you probably did something while it was in your pocket like sit on it.. to think you just out in your pocket snd it cracked like magic is not practical.. and twisting it while it was already cracked of course will crack more.. tell me how thats a test lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] debzkool:
Ok so I guess samsung was never confident of its hardware uptill now?

I am not sure how can a person driving a car, with the mobile in his front jeans pocket manage to sit on it. Could you please explain?

No its not magic, as I said, the S4 being thin and soft may have caused this.

And yes as I have mentioned, my S4 came to me after having used S,S2,S3 so I am a fan of Samsung but if a product is not upto the mark, I wont hesitate to point it out.

As far as you are concerned, I would suggest you take care of your phone as long as it lasts. It just happened to me one fine day though I was overly cautious in using it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coldhardtruth:
Don't keep your phone in your pocket when you wear your girlish skinny jeans and you'll be straight. :D
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] debzkool:
Is that the best you could come up with?:confused:

First off my jeans wasnt girly or skinny considering my build :o

And if it would have been so, do I need to change my entire wardrobe for my phone?:rolleyes:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coldhardtruth:
Oh, you're not worth or ready for my best buddy. ;) Be grateful I shed a hint of light on your problem. I've said it before, Samsung can't protect from stupid. That's up to you. :cool: Good luck. :thumbup:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] debzkool:
Again another baseless argument and useless reply. Please do come up with something useful for the thread rather than just passing useless comments. If you cannot contribute fruitfully to the thread, please keep your wisecracks to yourself.

Neither are you helping nor are you being of any use to the thread.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coldhardtruth:
:rolleyes: Oh be quiet. Majority of this thread is useless garbage. If you're going to cry about something, cry to the mods to close this BS thread. It's a joke.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JihadSquad:
A lot of people were complaining about the AMOLED cracking in the international forum... Haven't heard of it here. Now you show up from India with the same problem... I think it's a design flaw or bad set of batches with the I9505.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] :
This is how you would have to wear your pants so that you don't crack your screen.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] rushless:
This thread is like a season of Seinfeld :) Minus the intended humor.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] nateohio:
Been driving with mine in my front pocket for about 2 months now... No screen cracks... These complaints "crack" me up
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] eskomo:
Tight jeans and tight pockets are most likely the cause of the pocket cracking issue that is seen in very very small amounts. I don't sag and I don't wear girl jeans. I wear mainly Rock Revivals boot cut. They are loose. And I put my phone in my front pocket and my girl sits on my lap right on my phone ALL THE TIME. No issues. Now granted she weights 105-110 lbs. But still more than enough to compare to your claim of it just innocently sitting in your pocket with no pressure.

No one is saying wear different clothes but use your brain and if your pants are too tight it is not a good idea to put a $700 device in it that can break. Common sense goes a long way.

Samsung does not acknowledge that there is a issue or defect because there is not a issue or defect.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] DJDyM:
Same here. The Neo Hybrid case looks fantastic but affords minimal protection at best. While I was running for the Metro this weekend my phone liberated itself from my pocket, fell to the tile floor and slid about 10 feet face down, after which I witnessed its harrowing (for me :crying: ) plunge into the gap between the platform and train. Landed on the stone track floor, following yet another 3-4 foot fall.

Needless to say, I didn't make that train. But if you think I'm crazy enough to hop down into the track after my $600 piece of equipment then.... you're absolutely right! :silly:

Now... either I have the Nokia of Sammy S4's :eek: or Sammy and my protection plan are actually doing their jobs because after retrieving the phone I realized that it was pretty much unharmed. Noticed a tiny scratch on the case itself and a nick on the screen protector - both hardly noticeable and ultimately replaceable. Phone's speed/battery life/smoothness have not changed, and I haven't noticed any rattling or anything like that. All in all, def could've turned out much worse, like some of the other folks on here.

The moral of this story: ALWAYS use protection! DO NOT skimp on high quality materials for BOTH your case AND a screen protector! My case and screen protector weren't cheap (and even without them I am usually VERY careful with my electronics) but I really do think they just saved me from A LOT of heart/headache and I hope you guys learn from our fails here on this thread :angel:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] djsiva:
I've dropped mine 3 times so far, and once was flat with the glass down....no cracks yet. I do have a couple scratches one the corner of the case where it hit at an angle one time, but the glass is perfect.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] resurektz:
This is when I bought my phone I bought my otterbox defender too. But even with it. I don't trust the screen protecter too much. I am going to end up getting a glass one and popping the stock one out
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jett2314:
I dropped S4 from about 3ft and even with a case the screen died. It didn't hit hard either. No cracks in the screen, but something internal died. Used my insurance and got another one the next day. Going to buy a otter box, bubble rap it, and never take it out of my pocket and maybe this one will last more than 4 months.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] baydude:
spigen glas.tr on and no worries
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] zekinster:
I had a decent case on mine and a screen protector. Had it in my pocket, no drops, no hard impact I can recall (wasn't drunk or under any kind of influence)...left it in my pants overnight, went to grab it in the morning, found it cracked.

Not sure what happened, but it was nothing intense.

Second one is going strong for two months, though. Even dropped it once (oops!) and not even a scratch.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Crimsonshadow774:
My S4 has been put through far more stressful situations and its doesn't have a single scratch. Got it the day it came out. I'm a mechanic, and my phone is ALWAYS on me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] resurektz:
This is why I bought geek sqaud insurance because I have an odd feeling that I will be breaking alot of screens with this phone
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kack:
Ive read through all the posts about how its gorilla glass and blah blah blah. i wasnt to worried about it breaking because i had it in an otterbox defender. but i guess that doesnt matter. my screen broke today from a fall on the bottom corner. i just have to go get it replaced now and that will cost about $110 at a local repair shop :crying:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Wendemixda:
I just bought a used S4 with a cracked screen. Not very visible though. The first thing I did after getting it was to put a screen protector on it and an otterbox defender. I am sure it would have helped some if the first owner had done the same.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] killajoe:
Dropped my s4 at least 20 times with my systm case on its corners on its face and I haven't experienced any damage.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kack:
thats good for you. but when you have a broken screen you dont really care about everyone else who says they have dropped it from here it has fallen like this or whatever else. it is a fragile piece of glass and odds are that it will break eventually.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mayank_nigam:
I have the s4 widget at present, and want to go back to the original note 2 widget..

Kindly provide the file.

Thanks
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dazza7111:
How do I get it for you m8?
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lee yun khong:
I have the note2 stock widget in zip file, you cam flash it thru recovery.

Pm me, I will send the file to you.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lee yun khong:
Email sent. Please check and flash it accordingly.

Good luck mate.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VoidIF:
Stock Weather Widget For Galaxy Note 2 N7100

Hey, can you send me the Stock Weather Widget for Galaxy Note 2.
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kano14:
Kamleshshiyal@gmail.com
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paul Blake:
Hello everyone

I have a problem: my charger is damaged and i cannot use so i bought another charger

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Input 100-240v 50-60hz 125mA

Output max 5.7v 800mA(on case: adaptive tension )

On original charger:

Input: same

Output: 4.75v 0.55A(550mA)

Everything is fine , same charging time but when i want to use it ... problem:( .... Touchscreen doesn't work :confused: so i unplugged charger and it works :what:

I opened stweaks and set ac charging to every value ... Still nothing

Is something that i can do or i should buy an original charger that is expensive:mad:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sun90:
under 'Stweaks' try finding the 'Charge_threshold_frequency' (check under all the tabs) and change the same to the desired value (until u see no more lag while scrolling when on Ac charge) and see :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] king_below_my_lord:
Go for the original charger, I myself after several China charger experiences with Nokia devices and because of the problems they caused have sworn never to use anything other than originals.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paul Blake:
Stweaks setting not working .... I don't have lag while scrolling ... I cannot use screen or keys (menu and back)

Edit: i found the problem with original charger .... cable ... And can i cut cable and replace with cable from that charger?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] umair42:
This happens with me also if i use china or low quality chargers.I gets buggy touch screen using those chargers.Just use original chargers.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fxrb:
Sounds like your charger is of poor quality. It is very likely the noise on the charger's output (charing current/voltage) disturbs the electrostatic field of the capacitive touch. However the only thing that is supposed to disturb this field is your finger ;).

As already stated by other users: do not use low quality chargers.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Paul Blake:
Thanks ..... I will buy a new original .... Can someone give me a link for good one because original charger that come with phone is different from one of my friends (another sgs2 recently bought) come with 700mA charger vs 550mA(mine)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] anewone:
Hello. I need your help. I have a xperia Sola and i unlocked bootloader. Then i rooted using a custom ROM. This custom ROM is really terrible. Now i have Build Number 6.0.B.1.564 and Kernel Version is 2.6.35.7+. How i can restore all to default ROM and Kernel? Or can you suggest me the best ROM for Sola? Thank you.
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] DaRk-L0rD:
Since you are on unlocked bootloader i suggest you install jb. It has been ported for sola too but don't know if and which bugs could exist.

If you want to restore the stock rom, search the ftf file from sola development section and dowload it. Flash it via flashtool and you are done. ;)
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] anewone:
thanks for your sugestion. What is jb? The custom ROM i used is .img. Now flash ftf is ok? Or i have to find .img?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] DaRk-L0rD:
jb is jellybean. Latest android os. Check here a modified version of jb --> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2288630

.img is not the custom rom but the kernel mate.

As about stock: download the ftf and open it with winrar. Extract kernel.sin and flash it via fastboot mode. After that flash via flashmode the ftf..
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] titochuz:
Stock

Jb(jelly bean) is a new branch of software newer than Ics(ice cream sandwich), in my opinion i recomend ultimate rom V4z but you have to read the instructions and last posts carefully.

In case you still dont want to install a new rom, heres the stock,

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2029529
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] certmen:
Follow the procedure mentioned in this thread to flash default ICS .54 through flashtool

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=928343

After flashing .54, install Project XV-R JB ROM for Sola. I have been using it for the last few days and its pretty stable. Here the link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2311414
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] anewone:
so how i can restore default kernel?
[Sony Xperia P, U, Sola, Go] rakz992:
Just flash official ics .54 ftf through flashtool
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] mewikime:
My latest Better Battery Stats dump is at https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zhx27wqvdmljoum/ODN1UNs0Lo

After following the advice in the BBS thread, I've disable the locations services and sorted out GSF and maps that were causing wakelocks. However, in all reports the same things are persistent:

AlarmReceiver (com.sec.android.app.clockpackage.Clock) -- Was suggested that this maybe alarms in my clock or calendar, but I have no alarms set in either.

com.android.providers.calendar (): Wakeups: 273 is very high I'm told, and was advised to check that auto-sync is disabled for all your calendars and auto-update of any calendar app/widget. The problem is, I can't see anywhere where I would disable autosync in the stock Calendar app.

AllShare and Google+ are using my internet connection a lot, so I turned off Allshare (I don't use it), but I'm not even logged in to Google+. If I open the app it asks which account I want to use, so what else can I do with it?

TLDR:

How do I disable autosync in stock calendar app

Why is com.sec.android.app.clockpackage.Clock keeping my phone awake

How do I stop Google+ from accessing internet when it's not even logged in
[Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III] Ragnar:
If you shut auto sync off most of that will go away. Also if you have social media apps like Facebook, instagram those are killers on your battery. I recommend an app called greenify you can get it in play store. It will hibernate all those apps running in the background of your device.

Sent from the future via Tapatalk 4
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkidz555:
my HTC one have purple and red tint when in low light

anyone have any idea?u guys can try cover your lens while in camera mode

see have any red or purple tint like me just wish there a solution on it
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xerro-Five:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2317507

Already solved here as best it can be IMO...
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JACrazy:
This is a hardware problem, the only way to properly fix it is to get a new phone. When the lens is completely covered, you're supposed to see just black.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skywatch:
I have the same problem only after 4.2 update as i look back to my other night scene photos before the update, everything is fine even at ISO 1250 still no purple tintng. After the update it appear all over the place even in ISO 400. I hope HTC can come up with an update to solve the camera issue. This is bad for HTC.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] surajhawk:
get your piece replaced within 14 days of purchase.﻿ or else you'll have to send your phone to service center.

I had the exact same problem with my HTC ONE. i tolerated it for 2 months then cud'nt take it anymore. Took it to service center and told them that i want my﻿ camera sensor replaced. Got my phone 7 days later with perfectly functioning camera!!

:)
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sshih:
May I know how's your device now? Does the purple tint show again after a period of time?

Got a replacement, however, using for a while, the same problem happens again! It's like an endless recycle.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FAT4LITY87:
Hi, the camera issue will be fixed with the Android 4.3 update

Fix for HTC One camera issues coming with Android 4.3 update

Cheers :cool:
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrrick:
Nope.. Software will not fix this problem. Replace the phone.

*s¡gned
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Xerro-Five:
More specifically, the 4.3 update attempts to fix it, does change it a bit, but does not completely fix the problem. I updated, it now goes black if I put it on a table but there is still noise in low light shots. I hear htc may be working on another OTA but this one may work better for some than others depending on how bad the issue was.

It is definitely a hardware issue, but it should be more addressable than this by software because it's just a matter of "ignoring" the noise. I have a camera at work that does exactly that when it has the same red noise issue.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Unklejoe:
only problem is that its hard for software to distinguish what is noise and whats not