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[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] dallasmanic:
Obliq Case

I still agree with the overall sentiment that the protection and size, the two most important characteristics of a phone case in my opinion, is a perfect balance. I would also retract that speaker distortion criticism, I think it may have been a placebo because I can't tell a difference between the two anymore.

However, I've found the lack of grip problematic; though it's less slippery than the phone itself, I think ridges on the side of any phone case is a necessity, or at least some sort of sticky texture; the case is much too smooth, and I feel like it's more prone to slip out of my hand than a case like the Speck CandyShell Grip (a fine case, but I prefer the aesthetics and strength of this case). Also, I found that the buttons are slightly harder to press than I originally thought, and the lack of tactile feedback (compared to the plain phone) is disappointing. For those two reasons, I've changed my review from 5 stars to 4 stars. All other previous pros and cons have remained the same.

Pros:

- I intentionally dropped my phone a few times (with the case on) from waist and torso height onto hardwood floor to stimulate an actual accidental drop. Phone was fine, case didn't receive any visible scratches.

- Because the phone fits well into the case and the lip covers the glass front, the touchscreen did not receive any scratches either. I also love the lip because when using the phone without the case, parts of my hand would get read by the touchscreen, so scrolling webpages with just one hand wouldn't be smooth; now, only my thumb will touch the screen.

- It's easy to put in and remove the phone from the case.

- The case only adds a few millimeters in thickness, so it's not too bulky in pockets. I think it's the right amount of thickness for comfort and protection.

- I like the sleek design of the case and its minimalism, but this is totally subjective. I also like the subtle logo instead of a big ugly logo. Absolutely no trouble with charging or headphone jack.

Cons:

- The buttons aren't too hard to press, but they don't give the same satisfying click that you get from the phone without a case.

- Though the case doesn't have any ridges or sticky/rubbery material, it eliminates some of the slipperiness of the phone, making it easier to hold and use with one hand compared to just the phone itself. However, you sacrifice some grip with the sleek design; I'd prefer ridges on the sides so it's even easier to hold with one hand.

- Speaker is ever so slightly muffled/distorted compared to no case (after a couple times comparing music with and without the case, I noticed a very tiny amount of distortion).

Normally I'd recommend being wary of some of the early reviews because some to many of the reviews were paid for, but I actually really like the product, and I wasn't compensated in any way. I will try to update this review after a week, after a few months, and at least a year following this first initial review to let you know how the case holds up over time.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] dallasmanic:
Case Mate Glitter Case for my wife

I have a few complaints about this phone. I have the Samsung Galaxy S7 and yes, it's an amazing phone but has some quirks about the sensitivity of the edge. So if you are texting with your thumbs and your palm hits the edge you can easily erase words or hit the enter button...not a deal breaker, just something to be aware of.

Therefore, it is really important to get a case that has a bit of a edge that stands out from the phone so your palms aren't able to touch the screen when you type. I excitedly bought this case without realizing the quirk about the phone but after a few days of using it, the edges don't stand out enough from the phone so I have a lot of trouble texting when this phone case is on.

Secondly, the glue that keeps the jewels on is potent and will leave a smell on your hands. I thought it would mellow out but it has not and has remained just as strong smelling as the day I got it.

Thirdly, the phone case is weighty and there is no grip! So, it will slip and slide around in your hands and the extra weight is noticeable after texting or writing an email...my hands actually started to ache from holding this for too long due to the extra weight. It is also bulky so your nice thin, lightweight phone now turns thick and heavy and it is noticeable especially in a sweatshirt pocket, in your purse or in your pants pocket.

Lastly, an odd complaint is that it picks up every little hair and piece of lint...they will stick up off the back of the phone. So anytime you put in your pocket or in your sweatshirt pocket, it comes out with little hairs sticking up all over the back of it. Plus I have cats and even their hair gets stuck in it. I am constantly picking them off! Super annoying! The back isn't' a smooth texture at all...it's pretty rough and not that comfortable to hold in your hands and it catches on everything.

Overall, I am just not pleased. I looked at other reviews from other phone models that use the same case like the iphone 6 etc and there are many negative reviews stating that if you drop the phone, the case isn't sturdy and your phone will break. This is just not a chance I am willing to take on such an expensive phone. I am returning this after giving it a fair shot. I have found the Speck case to be wonderful and just what I need. Is it as glitzy? Not at all but it is lightweight, thin, good grips on the side so it won't fall out of my hand and a good edge that stands away from the phone edge so my palms don't touch the side of the phone when texting. I would highly recommend that case over this one. The design of this case is beautiful but it only goes skin deep...there are too many other flaws that outweigh how pretty it is. :( Be warned!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] dallasmanic:
Spigen® [Tough Armor]

First of all, I am pretty excited to get my hands on this specific model of the Spigen line. I have used Spigen's Slim Armor case ever since the LG G2 from a few years ago. I simply love the protection I can get with no real added bulkiness, and the idea that you can change out the hard outer shell for a totally different color to suit your mood for whichever day of the week it is.

If you have seen my review of the Spigen Slim Armor series, then you already have a slight idea of the technology behind this 'air cushion' design. The corners are designed to have what appears to be air added in between the rubber, allowing for a softer impact if you ever drop the device. The case comes in a few different pieces. First of all, you have the outer shell, which is a hard plastic. You might think that the Slim Armor series is a hard plastic, but the Tough Armor series actually does not bend like the Slim Armor does. This part, unfortunately, does scratch in time. I went ahead and took the liberty to scratch it with my keys, because often times I may have a few coins and perhaps my keys in my pocket. I did purposely carve my keys into my case, which hopefully you will not do under normal circumstances. The second part is the rubber or TPU inside, which gives it a very soft feeling to not scratch the phone as it sits inside the case. This inner shell is the majority of where your hand actually touches. It surrounds much of the sides, top, and bottom. If you have ever used the old school HTC phones, this is the exact type of TPU that prevents finger prints and gives it a really firm grip when you are holding the phone. The S7 is a very slippery phone without a case, which I am sure you know if you are looking for a case! This removes any worries that I truly have. Another difference between this and the Slim Armor is that there is no kickstand. After trying the Slim Armor, I do like the kickstand feature. Unfortunately, the kickstand did not make it to the Tough Armor series.

Overall, this is still my favorite Spigen product. The only "down" side is that I love the back of the S7, and I feel like the clear cases that Spigen carries can show off the back so much more. This case does not interfere with charging. The cutout ports are also very nicely done. There is no cutout for the sim card tray, but hopefully you are not taking that in and out often. The buttons feel clicky and responsive.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] dallasmanic:
Straight out of the box the case is very attractive in coffee brown. The S7 fits in the holder perfectly and seems to be very secure. The magnetic clasp works well. All the cutouts are very generous. The overall look and feel are very nice and I am satisfied with my purchase with the following caveats:

VRS Design Wallet Folio Case

http://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Design..._UL160_SR160,160_&refRID=028JFGRBSB4K0J2J85Y9

My particular case does not work with my wireless charger. If that is an issue avoid this case. Others can chime in if it's just me.

This will not replace a wallet completely. When you load up the case with cards and cash it does not sit well on the phone when closed. The three cards that I am am using don't sit that well either, but I feel they will be fine once the case is broken in a little more. Once broken in the front cover will have a curve to it for sure.

If you are the type not to use any screen protection, the case can potentially scratch the glass. The front flap has some give, so it will slide back and forth a bit. Also the edges of the cards come in direct contact with the screen.

A few stitches are not that tight. They have the potential to come loose with wear.

The "leather" has a few fine marks after a few hours in pocket. They are minor and hard to notice with a casual inspection. I am uncertain whether or not they will buff themselves out with wear or get worse. I will post a long term review at some point.

The front cover will press the home button while in pocket. There is a setting on the s7 to prevent this.

I know this sounds like a negative review, but I definitely do like the case. My logic when buying this case was that I would use it as a low profile wallet/case for occasions such as a night out or whenever I might want to minimize the bulk of carrying two items. If my caveats don't bother you too much than this may be the case for you.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] dallasmanic:
If you have more cases , you can also add them into this thread
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] dallasmanic:
a lots of people contacted me about reviewing the cases , just simple contact the manufactory tell them what you can do for them,And you will have your answer
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] dallasmanic:
hey , i am going to add more reviews as i was contacted by some cases company , please add your review or tell me what you want to know
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] dallasmanic:
Spigen Wallet CASE

I really like this case. It's sleek and looks nice.

Pros

1. Phone fits snugly

2. Raised lips at top and bottom for extra protection

3. Look good

4. Holds up to 3 cards and easy to open

5. Buttons line up perfectly.

6. Double lining case for extra protection

Cons

1. Screen protector doesn't stay on due to tight fittings. (Solution: file down edges with file or scissors)

2. Card slot is very tight

3. Compared to my Onway case, this feels cheaper and more malleable.

4. Card slot could be a tad bigger.

Overall, it's a very nice case and I highly recommend it especially for someone who doesn't like carrying their wallet.
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] dallasmanic:
i am going to review a leather case , just trying to add more accurate description , let me know which case you want to know
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] GuestK00192:
any case that doesnt cover the buttons on the sides ?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] alxrock:
Was this review just copied and pasted from an iPhone case review? Or does the S7 have a mute switch that I'm not aware of?
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Accessories] dallasmanic:
i have not found yet
[Mate 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] carhigh:
do any mate 8 show lte on att or just 4g icon?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] ytsejam_:
does anyone have the launcher application from the new Treo 500v? or is it possible to extract it from the smartphone (WM6 - standard - non-touchscreen) then make it usable on our WM6 PPCs?

it looks uber cool and the category groups looks intuitive and easy to navigate.. and it's organized and looks neat..

i like the way that the favorite contacts is also integrated in the launcher and the recent programs used and running applications also have their own group..

here's a video of the treo 500v launcher

http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/16/treo-500v-sports-a-revamped-windows-mobile-interface/

OR

can anyone make a similar carousel/ribonized app launcher like that of the Treo 500v?

with the ability to customize the categories/groups and its contents? and also icons..
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] jorge_culv:
Anyone?

...bump...

Anyone had a chance to look at this? Maybe strip it out of a Treo 500v and see if its compatible with other devices?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] insider555777:
don't bother with the launcher... slow slow and cripples the phone

I have the Treo 500v and am not impressed by the improvements Vodafone/Palm have made through the launcher.

It may look cool, but in operation, it's slow and takes to long to get to what you need.. it also seems to have disabled any way of configuring the button on the side for quick access to apps like outlook..

If I could strip off the launcher and give it to someone I'd be happy.. otherwise it's back to my trusty old Blackberry which means I'm crippled on the calendar front wirelessly, but can at least navigate to the apps I want quickly.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] flaviopac:
I'd like to test it...

It could work better in our ppc then the smartphone version.....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 6666cms@gmail.com:
hello I'm hoping somebody out there can help me I'm pretty tech savvy when it comes to these phones but when it comes to my soft bricked Alcatel Fierce XL I'm at a loss I've downloaded all the suggested tools I just can't find any firmware or recovery files for it are the ones that I have downloaded some things always missing either the scatter file or the authentication file if there's anybody out there that believes they can help me please let me know.

.thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skorzeny1939:
Here is a link to a Materialized version of TWRP for the pop3 5.5" 5054x, and it works nicely on the Fierce XL. You're welcome!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/6i5k1r4p6h3kze1/twrp-2.8.6.0-5054Xport.img?dl=0
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kato7youknow:
yes this is working on the 5054n Fierce XL.

yes it works for the Fierce XL 5054n ? THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.

GREAT.:)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kato7youknow:
more info.

more info. :)

http://www.droidschool.com/recovery-twrp-2-8-6-0-for-alcatel-pop-3-5-5-4g-5054x/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kato7youknow:
check this out too. :)

http://xdaforums.com/android/themes/theme-twrp-materialised-dark-light-play-t2915584

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the makers of Materialized version of TWRP for the pop3 5.5" 5054x.

CREDITS:

Jemmini

SevenMaxs

jacbarahona72 for testing on the 5054S

AMRDevelopment

WORKS ON THE FOLLOWING

5054n

5054X

5054S

http://xdaforums.com/android/general/recovery-twrp-2-8-6-0-alcatel-pop-3-5-5-t3449164

thank you for your work. :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] linsalata28:
What themes work? Have you tried any? I would love a dark theme.

TIA
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kato7youknow:
reply

i have not tryed them yet. give it a try. :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] King_Rono:
Yes! This is awesome! Thank you for this. I successfully flashed recovery and made a backup. Now I'm going to try installing a few things. [emoji106]

I am sending this to you in hopes of curing my boredom...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fernandito_chiquito:
So my phoen is bricked too but the difference is that I wasnt able to root my phone or unlock the bootloader, and my PC cant recognize it at all when I plug it in via USB, so Im kinda screwed but you guys seem to know a good amount of the the subject. You guys think you can help me please? I really liked the phone and its a shame to see that its bricked, so yeah. Thank you in advance and I appreciate all responses,
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] linsalata28:
Have you tried doing a factory reset from the stock recovery?

If so then your best bet would be to bring it into a MetroPCS since your PC won't recognize the phone. They can flash the stock system back onto the phone.

Any time your going to root your phone the first thing you should do is anable USB debugging in developer options and make sure the drivers are installed for that phone on your PC just in case this happens.

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Oh and none of those themes work. They are all for TWRP 3.x and this recovery is 2.7.0.8 or something like that.

IDK if you noticed its sized wrong for our phone but it looks much better when you put it in list view.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kato7youknow:
thank you. for this info.

good to know. thank you. :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirito9:
How are you guys able to flash this recovery with a locked bootloader? Does this mean that the bootloader doesn't have t be unlocked for this to work? I remember reading from the Fierce XL thread in the early days we had issues with flashing partitions.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] King_Rono:
I was skeptical as well. But I guess all you have to do is flash the recovery image. I checked my backup location and the backup file is present. I also sucessfully flashed A.R.I.S.E and Atmos. But the question of CM came up in another forum and I'm wondering if now it may be possible to compile.

I am sending this to you in hopes of curing my boredom...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirito9:
Interesting, guess you/I should share to the group? I ported this recovery :p. If I had known before, I would've shared long ago.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] King_Rono:
Linsalata posted this in the other android forum. But yeah the word does need to get spread. I'll post this thread in the official thread.

I am sending this to you in hopes of curing my boredom...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirito9:
Alright, enjoy your recovery. I've yet to see TWRP 3.0 on this device. I wonder why. I built 3.x but it didn't boot, ported this one and it booted.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clark71822:
This is great! I had just about given up all hope for any progress on the Fierce XL and this comes along. Would be great to see a 3.0.X version but this is a start.

[MENTION=5515628]kirito9[/MENTION], if I recall from the other thread everyone was kind of afraid to try the port cause at the time we didn't have factory images available in case things went south.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirito9:
Yeah, I remember. A device got bricked by one of those recoveries I ported earlier. I'll try again with the TWRP 3.X.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] linsalata28:
That would be great. If you need any help let me know. I have to reset up my laptop to work with Android though.

You should my hangout so we can all talk about development for this phone in one place. Just send me your gmail.

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Not sure. I was thinking cause of the oem unlock in the developers options.

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Then I guess all credit goes to you. I'll update my thread on Android Forums and give you full credit.

Please joint my hangout. We all need to come together to get some development going. Anyone shoot me your gmail.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirito9:
That's great :). I have a device tree I think we can use as a base for getting CM12/13 on this device.

I'm not 100% certain but we may not have to unlock the bootloader for this device at all. Well at least fastboot works without unlocking BL s that's a start.

Do you have anyone else in mind to get something going for this device? My gmail is kirito9xda@gmail.com.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clark71822:
I'm not a dev or anything but wouldn't mind getting in on the convo. Mine's same username at gmail (sorry don't want to get any more spam than what I already get lol).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kirito9:
All is welcome, you may be able to help out :).
[Off-topic] nikoeuren:
I have managed to delete the whole OS without backup and custom recovery. I also deleted the single launcher I had on my previous device. Tell me your biggest blooper you spent hours fixing. :)
[Off-topic] facuarmo:
When I was 11 yo, I saw "fastboot mode started" after a badly flashed ROM, I've decided to reflash the whole phone, which ended up in a fully bricked NAND Flash, being the partition table corrupted.

R.I.P LG-P500/h, you were a good friend.
[Off-topic] ironman38102:
I messed up real bad with my first Moto G. This was the time when Kikat 4.4.4 OTA came out and I should have checked the forums before updating anything(from 4.4.3 to 4.4.4) and needless to say, I had hard bricked my phone due to OTAs reacting violently with unlocked bootloaders. What's worst that my bootloader was unlocked I knew there was no way I was getting a replacement device but somehow I had fooled the warranty centre, because they couldn't boot to fastboot mode to check warranty status and in fact second they couldn't boot it at all so I got a freaking replacement device.

Sent from my XT1033 running good ol' Stock ROM
[Off-topic] MissionImprobable:
I think the worst I've done is forget to move a zip to my card before a reflash on a phone, meaning that I did a full wipe and RSD to a specific firmware then didn't have the ROM version that I needed for it. Led to yet another RSD session back to stock, getting the zip to the SD, then RSD again, then flashing the ROM.

Not too bad really, just time consuming.
[Off-topic] Trafalgar Square:
My biggest mistake was buying a Samsung phone.
[Off-topic] banjaminicc:
Yeah,i agree to that...
[Off-topic] ironman38102:
Don't worry. We all reach that point where we just give up on Samsung phones, because let's face it, Samsung is only worth it when you buy NOT low budget phones.

Sent from my XT1033 running good ol' Stock ROM
[Off-topic] squ89r97:
I told a guy I could update his rooted Kindle Fire HD. Ended up formatting the whole thing wiping the current rom, the backup and the zip I was about to flash. Tried for days and even rang in sick to work to get it working. In the end I ended up buying him a new iPad mini. Next day I sideloaded a rom on the damn thing!

Truth be told, I've still got it and it's a damn awesome little tablet.
[Off-topic] Mawesome:
rooted my first phone the first week i got it and bricked it, panicked the whole weekend trying to fix it and thankfully fixed it by the following week
[Off-topic] northwindtrades:
My brother Put on a tempered glass On his gionee and dropped it In the road to test it :p .the fall only damaged the glass and but a bike ran over it :D
[Off-topic] flvddev:
dropped it :(
[Off-topic] CO.Wildfire.OL:
without unlocking bootloader properly installed random buggy ROM on Moto E and then bricked my phone.!

recovered after 1 day of internet seraching.! :D
[Off-topic] Kingg01:
Bought a cheap ass Screen Guard from a local dealer. Wanted to test it out. Dropped it from about 5 feet in air.

Goodbye Phone. Yeah it sounds noobish. But I was 12 when I did it :P
[Off-topic] jp149:
using it as a "personal stimulation" device on a girl. you dont wanna use that phone after that. GG
[Off-topic] Kyronater:
I accidentally deleted my system partition.