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[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] exchguy:
Received word from Piel Frama that an updated case will be shipping to me today. I am in the USA, so will probably take about a week or longer. If anyone else receives an updated case with the plastic cover, we would be interested in hearing about how well the Exec/Jasjar closes with the updated design.

After modifying the first case, I am also concerned with the side leather and if that will also cause the same issue. One would hope that the Piel Frama craftsmen would have tested the updated design with a device to ensure that the closing issue was solid, especially since they are going to the trouble to spend money to ship us new cases. At least they make a huge effort to take care of their customers, which is very nice of them.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] BillB:
I have the re-disgned case!

I just received the re-designed case, but I left my JasJar at home this morning, so I can not check the fit!

Some first impressions about the new design:

Yes, the plastic covers the keyboard, and it attracts dust! And finger prints/skin oil too! Already there was dust stuck to the plastic (static electricity) when I took it out of the box

The plastic is NOT membrane-thin, so it will likely affect/negate the tactile feel & feedback of the Universal's keyboard.

The leather on the side appears to have been trimmed back a bit, so maybe/hopefully it won't interefere with closing the screen.

Overall, I am not overwhelmed, because it is an expensive case that maybe is not useful, but I will write more once I finally have the JasJar and the case together.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] alex66:
just received mine...

...it is the new one with the so-called "improved design".

IT IS USELESS!

I am sorry but must report that the case still has the closing problem, still some amount of pressure on the hinge is necessary to fully close.

I am not going to use it for sure.

This is a great pity because PielFrama is a very good company. Their customer care service very efficient but this case is definitely a BIG MISTAKE and what makes me angry is that they don't simply want to stop and admit the error.

They will probably sell to businessmen who don't care about consequences on a company phone that is supposed to be changed once broken.

For sure, individuals should not buy.

Bye

alex
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] exchguy:
I'll wait until I get mine in to see it for myself, but thats a bummer. It sounds like a problem with getting anything around the bottom of the device is an issue because there just isn't any clearance to wrap any material around the bottom. I think if it was that easy, they would have nailed it the first time.

I haven't seen anyone comment about either the Brando or Krusell cases yet to see if these cases have the same problem.

If anyone has pictures to show that the new design is not adequate either, please post them.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] BillB:
I am a littile more positive now. I just arrived home and slid my JasJar into the case. First impressions:

1. The fit (on the keyboard side of the case) is good. :)

2. Thankfully, the plastic DOES allow me to still feel the keyboard! :)

3. The screen does not close completely when in lanscape mode, but nearly completely. The side leather is still blocking it a little, but it does not seem to be a problem when closing the case. :wink:

4. The screen does close completely when in portait mode (due to the shape of the JasJar). :)

5. The top of the case & snap tongue need to stretch a little, the fit is a little tighter than I would like, but I suppose they will stretch as I use the case more. :wink:

6. I think the case will not stretch/loosen-up enough to use the SD card & credit card pouches. When I put SD card in those pouches, and then tried to close the case, there was may too much pressure on the JasJar's hinge. :(

7. I still expect the plastic to be a dust collector. :(

Overall I can say that I am reasonably satisfied, although I would like to be able to store sd cards in it, and of course, I pray that the dust stays away! Since it hand crafted with leaather, I suppose every case will be a little different. I think I got a good case, but I hope others get even better-fitting ones.

By the way, while I waited for this case to arrive, I went ahead and ordered the Aluminum PDAair case (it is about half the price I paid for the Piel Frama). I am really looking forward to trying it.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] universaldoc:
I received mine this morning. What alex666 has so eloquently mentioned is not true. The case is NOT useless. It is quite good and oodles better than the case i had received earlier. I do agree with bill on most of the things he has said.

Flip down, it closes almost 98-99%, which is fine by me. There is no more strain on the pivot as earlier it was held in partially closed position. Now, when i lift up the screen, i hear the click (sometimes which is the case without the cover too) which means that the hinge is clicking back into place.

Quality of the case as always is superb, there was never any doubt about that. Those of you who have the Jasjar/Exec/Dopod might like the black color case as it goes well with them.

I am in the process of receiving cases from Brando too, both Aluminium and leather. I will be posting a case-face off before the end of the month.

Cheers.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] BillB:
I would also echo Universaldoc's comments that the quality is very good. The JasJar looks very nice in this case --really like a luxury item, especially when the case is closed. :wink:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] universaldoc:
See some pictures here :

http://pocketpcdubai.infopop.cc/gro...40609915&m=9251093611&r=9761096611#9761096611

More to follow. Waiting to get my hands on the brando cases so that i can have a case-off!!!

Cheers.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] exchguy:
Thanks BillB and Universaldoc for your comments. Sounds like the redesigned case is better and should provide a much better fit. I should get mine by monday.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] alex66:
Of course everybody has it's own degree of satisfaction. Mine is that a case for this superb pda must not cover the upper part of the device. It simply doesn't allow it to close properly. Universaldoc stating that it can be even heard the click, is simply ridicolous.

That's all folks.

The only way is to try to keep the device in a rest position bounding it somehow.

Bye
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] universaldoc:
I am not even going to bother replying to Alex's comments. To each his own.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] alex66:
well...

...you did!

alex
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] universaldoc:
Ok, now i am replying to you. When i said "to each his own" i was referring to other members who also have different opinions but did not voice them in a childish manner like you. Enough said.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] alex66:
listen childish baby to you. The only reason you are so totally dedicated to this case is that you must be working for the company that manufacturs it.

I never talked badly about it. At the opposite, I was so strained that that company might even sell this thing. This is an excellent company with great products. Unfortunately, this case must absolutely be revised (my personal opinion, of course) if they want to keep up with the quality their customers are used to.

BUT if you say that the pda fits correctly AND that it can be naturally closed, you are not telling the truth to the people that might be interested in. You are giving a misleading information. I personally have one, it still has the same problem as the original version. It's not a matter of plastic, it's how it was conceived that cannot be sustained.

Now, what I can tell you, and here I stop the quarrel, is that you are a very stupid man, did you know that!?

Remember: you started with bad words! Not me.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] universaldoc:
OMG!!! You have confirmed that you are indeed a 5 yr old child with your rants. Perhaps, i am stupid trying to reason with you. Come back for a argument when you grow up.

Geez!!!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] universaldoc:
Re: just received mine...
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] alex66:
OK I grew up enough. Here I am.

Unfortunately, on the other hand I see that you got seriously sick, indeed!

You must be suffering some kind of memory disease since you need to roll over my previous thread to have it constantly under your eyes.

Ok, take care.

bye

alex66
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] BillB:
There was a good discussion somewhere in this thread...

I understand these cases are hand-crafted leather, so it is easily possible to have some variations in size/shape, meaning that one case could have a better fit than another.

My case fits very well, and now that the leather is getting broken-in, I can close the case while the screen is in portrait or landscape mode --without putting pressure on the device.

In portrait mode, I can close the screen *completely*. The leather on the side does not interfere because the Universal's own casing flairs upward around the edges.

In landscape mode, the screen closes about 98%, but I see no pressure on the hinge. Unlike the previous design where the screen sat like a lever on the leather strap fulcrum, and the hinge could be pried with pressure, the new design allows the screen to sit much more evenly on the side leather, so if pressure is applied, it is not concentrated on the hinge.

By the way, after seeing how this thread has developed, I am compelled to say that I have no association to Piel Frama. Overall I am satisfied with the case, and it is very elegant-looking. However, I would fault Piel Frama for not making the case slightly bigger, so I wouldn't have to be so dependant on the leather stretching. Also, I stand by the criticism I made in an earlier post: I think the case was designed too small to be able to hold the universal plus fill the sd & credit card slots. But maybe that is just the leather & build of my case. Others may have other experiences.

I am looking forward to Universaldaoc's case comparisons (with photos please).
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] universaldoc:
@Alex,

Lets just bury the hatchet mate. Difference of opinions, thats it. Although you are seriously easy to bug :D Have a drink on me ;)

@BillB,

I pretty much concur with whatever you have said. For the record, i DO NOT have any association with Piel Frama.

I am waiting for the other cases coming in from Brando, once i get them, i will be doing a complete PHOTO-review of all 3 cases.

Cheers mates.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] Urban Strata:
I'll be eagerly awaiting this review!

Thanks, universaldoc.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] universaldoc:
I just received news that i will be receiving the Alu-Leather case also from Proporta! That makes it a full circle!!! Cases i will be reviewing are:

1) PF Leather case

2) Brando Metal case

3) Brando Leather case

4) Proporta Alu-Leather case

Am i missing any other cases? If i am, please let me know and i will look into it :)

Cheers.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] exchguy:
There is also the Krusell case, listed here: http://www.krusell.se/product.php?s=2&product=2095

PdAir also has their all Aluminum case and a leather case. The leather one looks very similar to the Proporta. I am not sure if they are the same. See www.pdair.com
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] marcov:
tomorrow I will receive the krusell case from expansys, let's see how it will be.Now I have a XaX, very nice ,but too much width
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] Sagit:
Hello:

There is a review of new Piel Frama universal leather case Natural Cowskin Ostrich in my blog (click in my sign or www).

In spanish, but Pics inside. Sorry.

Have Fun
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] cyberslinger:
belt clip case

http://www.thepocketsolution.com/Me...ry_Code=spv_m5000_accessories&Product_Count=0

Seems ok.. anyone try it? I need a case I almost dropped my phone for the first time today. Had a mini heart attack.

Cyb :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] LinuxGeek:
Ok everyone. What is the end conclusion, is the newer improved Piel Frama case the best case to go for ?

Exisitng users, I assume putting the UNIVERSAL with this case in your trousers (front) pocket won't damage it , yes ?

The only drawback of the Piel Frama case I can see is the lack of belt clip/loop. This can be overcome if I can put it in my pocket.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] Urban Strata:
Personally, I love the Piel Frama case (version 2.0). Short review and photos here:

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=789834
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] DrSirLes:
i think the proporta case pisses all over it.

It has an aluminium plate embedded in the leather to protect the screen when it is left in portrait mode. And it looks good.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] LinuxGeek:
I haven't got either of the cases, but a shame the proporta one you can't answer the call without opening the case.

A quick question about the proporta one, if you use it as a wallet wouldn't your credit cards etc lean on the XDA EXEC and potentially damage it ?

Guess this question would apply to the Piel Frama too !
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] universaldoc:
Proporta will most-likely be re-designing its case too, so hang on ;)

Docc.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] tenzin:
I can tell you that the Piel Frama new design is ok ! And i'm not working at all for the Piel Frama Cie ... lol ! (that's for the guy that suppose , if we find this case ok, it's just because we work for Piel :roll: )

For now, it's the best case available, since Vaja will make one .... :wink:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] BillB:
I stopped using my Piel Frama, and I went back to the original case that came with the JasJar.

Reason: I started using the Brodit Proclip to hold the JasJar in the car, and it requires that the JasJar be naked in order to slide into the clip. I finally got tired of trying to remove the JasJar from the Piel Frama case, which has a very snug fit. It is easier to remove the device from the OEM case. Otherwise, I really liked the Piel Frama.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] cuteangelika:
I've always been looking for the perfect case for my dopod but i always end up unhappy with what I bought. But not this time!

I bought the Piel Frama case and I like it! Ofcourse, I was hoping they'd have a hello kitty design but that would be in my dreams only. I just settled for the RED color.. hello kitty is red, isnt she?

hello kitty or no hello kitty, it's purrfect (no pun intended!). It may not have the strap but I dont think I'd like to let go of it anyway coz it looks really cool in my hand.. :)

I'll be posting pics soon. :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] pipo:
Belt clipped carring case

Have a look to this web site

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/cat/XDA-Exec-Cases.htm

Have fun
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Accessories] cidriver:
Best quality, best service and one of the most important thing to me, hand made. Since I bouthg my Piel Frame case I was really happy, but today I'm totally happy with the service that this company provide the costumer. I received my second Universal case, (without charge) of course with the whole modification.

Once again, thanks for your artesanal work and your support.

Guys, I'm talking about Piel Frama.
[One (M7) General] mvjunkie:
Not sure where this goes, so feel free to move it.

I am offering a place for your files for the HTC One, I love this phone and want everyone to have access to the files they want :)

No ads, unlimited bandwidth and uncapped speed. Just something small to show my appreciation for the phone. I keep running into threads that the links are no longer working, or the speeds are horrendous, 15kb/s etc

If you are interested let me know :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hamzahrmalik:
I recently got the Geeksphome Keon Firefox OS developer preview phone. Although it is a good phone I'm sure it would be better if it could run android and Firefox OS is still in beta. Is there anyone who knows how to accomplish this? This is what I've worked out so far:

*firefox OS is based on the same kernel as android

*it uses ADB and android fastboot, so they are definitely similar

*thriugh eclipse sdk, one can install an app on ff os but it can't run.

So they definitely aren't too different. Also if you download a build for the Keon it uses the same kind if structure as an android ROM. And there's a .android secure folder in the SD card. So I don't think it should be too hard if anyone knows how to port/can port for me, that'd be great!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alensaqe:
i had the same question seems that some spanish guys did that. They dual booted a Geeksphone Keon with Firefox OS and Android 4.0.4.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2500570
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hamzahrmalik:
I tried this and its AMAZING!!! all the games like candy crush work. Now my primary phone!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gaz@usgermanlawyers.com:
The favorites shortcuts from the PC I would like to transfer to the Internet Explorer or Opera to shorten searches or go to my financial Info's? Just have the list and with a click I am on the right internet site.

Thanks for any advice.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] timmyd463229:
So I just recently learned about how good of a deal the nook hd/hd+ were so I picked one up but wont be able to use it till after Christmas cause its a gift from my wife but I'm wandering if I made a good decision I will not be using it for reading but more for youtube Internet surfing and gaming but not anything crazy I usually play strategy games that have very minimal animation or maybe hill climb racing my question is, is it ok for gaming I know it has a nice screen but I dont want it to be laggy or slow while watching videos or gaming
[Nook HD, HD+ General] ttablet:
I'm running CM 10.1 on my Nook HD+, and just finished watching the last 9 races of the America's Cup on it (using the official America's Cup app from Google Play store). No problems at all, looked great. Watched a number of HD videos that I'd downloaded (e.g., Harvard Science and Cooking lectures). Fine all around, screen resolution is fantastic.

Not a big gamer, but have been playing Where's My Water (after watching my daughter play it) and a version of the old favorite Tetris. Again, graphics are fine, no lag issues.

I think you'll be very happy.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] timmyd463229:
Yeah it will be nice to watch breaking bad on a bigger screen than my note 2
[Nook HD, HD+ General] mastmaker:
Nook hd/hd+

I bought one (hd+) about 3 months ago, and have been using CM10.2-sdcard as daily driver for about a couple of weeks. Reasonably fast for Netflix, Hulu-plus, Adobe Reader (PDFs with heavy graphics). Not sure about games. Not laggy at all for videos.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] HiddenG:
I have a Nook HD+ at my home, I gave it to my father. He lets my younger brother play with it all the time; playing various Google Play games, Nintendo 3DS ROMs and so much more. It's rarely ever used for reading at my home, other than when web browsing.

I would completely recommend a Nook HD+ for your entertainment purposes. It plays 1080p video files (.avi, .mp4 and .mkv are all what I've tested) perfectly fine using MX Player. Games work on it perfectly too, however, don't expect too many games to be compatible or expect to play the latest high-end graphical games. The three reasons for this is, firstly, the graphics performance of the tablet is not the greatest, but then again we can't expect it to be at a bargain price. Secondly the dual-core processor can't push as much as today's quad-cores can, and finally; many games and apps don't support the full 1080p resolution of the tablet (i.e. Sims FreePlay and other similar apps only support 720p or lower resolution screens). Of course, the last factor plays a major role but more apps are starting to support the higher resolution.

Games are compatible however, and you have a large selection on the Google Play store. The Nook should be able to run Hill Climb Racing, granted the game supports the 1080p resolution. If it does, the Nook will eat the game for breakfast. The games I've run on the tablet which was slow/laggy are Asphalt 7 and 8. FIFA 14 seems to run decent though. ;)

Once you do open your Nook, remember to install CyanogenMod 10.1 stable (not nightly), of course by then we could have CM10.2 or even later. I used the Nook before the 2.0.10 update, and it was not worth having (no apps/games were installable, nor did Google Play come as standard). Once CyanogenMod was installed, it was a full fledged tablet, competing against the likes of the Nexus 7. Of course, with the 2.0.10 update, the Nook can now download Google Play apps. For the sake of Android, I would still recommend CyanogenMod however.

Once you install CyanogenMod, which is an easy process, you'll love your tablet. It should completely satisfy your entertainment needs.

I hope you enjoy it, and an early Merry Christmas.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] timmyd463229:
I read there are apps that make the games run at 720p so if they cant run 1080p it will be smoother
[Nook HD, HD+ General] Forsquall:
Heavy 3D suffers a bit at the high resolution of the HD+, but general GUI and video always seem smooth to me.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] rushless:
That app creates instability and can create boot issues. Not worth it IMO, but already "took" my $2. This function is more suitable at kernel level and part of settings. Best IMO to avoid.

It is also a battery sucking mess in sleep mode. The app must constantly poll the chipset.
[Nook HD, HD+ General] timmyd463229:
Ok sounds good to me just use the apps that work and forget the ones that dont lol its not like there aren't a surplus of apps on the play store
[Nook HD, HD+ General] rushless:
It is not as much the app as how it changes the resolution that is standard for all.
[General Questions and Answers] alhanafe:
I have HTC Desire vc , I wanna to edit some parameters by using QPST (from Qualqum) software used with cdma slot

but when add some configuration and when save , reply by error message as in picture :(

please how i can use this software without error message , some body tald me must be change your rom ?? how i can do it ??
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] barrackOBAMA:
I am not new to safe strap.

I am not new to xda.

However I seem to be stuck.

S4 is rooted on E7 running latest safe strap recovery via the app

Stock rom runs perfect.

Roms in rom slot do not let me turn wifi on.

Slot 1 = 3gb slot with xperia rom (by jovy)

Runs fine but wifi toggles right back off the second I toggle it on

slot 2=hyper drive with 2gb slot.

Runs fine but with same wifi issue.

Side notes:

stock rom runs wifi.

Flashed multiple times.

TWRP puts my phone in soft brick if I go to boot into it. (Have to Odin stock e7 and then re root)

Saw nothing about this in the rom threads.

Saw nothing about this in both SS recovery threads.

Thanks and God bless the American people.

FIXED:

FLASHED MODULE
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hexitnow:
Did u flash the me7 modules?

Hit thanks if I helped you out. Doing a little bit of reading goes a long way. Sent via tapatalk.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] squall_luffy:
Is this even possible? I tried:( need a work around.

cuz my Xperia ray ST18a cant go into fastboot mode

cant flash custom ROMS cuz locked bootloader @ *#*#7378423#*#* >> Service info >> Customization

tried Xperia ray testpoint which "PASSED" my device as unlocked bootloader: 'r' ........ and even after tht the *#*#7378423#*#* option still says NO

need some help ! really dont know anything else to try!

plz look a photo to see what I tried also in terminal emulator.