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[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ausch30:
A friend was looking for a new phone. She was looking to switch to Sprint and I looked through their selection and decided on the Samsung Intercept for her. She wanted something easy and functional with a very short learning curve. She got the phone today and I was playing with it and it really seems like a piece of crap. The screen is horrible (I have an EVO so it may also be the fact that I'm comparing it to that), the phone feels cheap and the buttons are very unresponsive.

She has 30 days to return the phone so I was really just looking to get a general idea, from some Hero users, if the hero is a good buy at $150. I don't know a lot about it's capabilities, I believe that I just read that it was recently updated to 2.1. I was looking around and there seems to be a good root method and some quality roms available including CM6 so I know I can expand it's functionality. I'd appreciate just some general comments on the phone and any issues anyone has had with it, thanks.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eagles16:
Does she like physical keyboards? Then the epic might be worth checking out?

If not, I'm satisfied with my hero, its just a little underpowered but with cm6 and oc its very usable.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ausch30:
I was thinking that it was a bit underpowered. It's been out for a bit as well which is why I suggested the newer Intercept. The physical keyboard thing was my suggestion to make texting easier. I don't have an issue with typing on my screen with my EVO but that's because the screen is huge. I thought about the Epic but I really think it's way too much phone for her. She has 30 days from yesterday and the Epic is supposed to be released on the 20th so I may suggest that if she's unhappy with this one.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zardos66:
I just bought this Hero used after returning my Evo. $125 in near prefect condition. I'm very happy with it. I used to swear by physical keyboards until I got used to Swype, now its all I use. So many custom roms and things to chose from to do to my phone.

You're milage may vary.

Swyped from my HTC Hero via XDA App.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heresy_fnord:
I hate to ask a stupid question but you returned an Evo and go the Hero in it's place?

I like the Hero as it's what I bought (when they were new) but I think I'd have stuck with the Evo. Am I missing something?

:p
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Big-O-Devil:
I say that the evo Is really Good. The hero is a great phone and with the right mods its even Better .. can't go wrong with either One....
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Androidious:
I actually love my Hero right now, but would LOVE to own an EVO right now :P

But, I was pretty amazed to see that the Hero CDMA used to be just $49.99 or something from Sprint, and NOW, it's $149.99! Crazy huh?!? Couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that crap. Now that they probably got rid of they're massive stock pile they had when it first came out, ppl are probably still wanting to get it. Especially since the EVO is sold out every-freakin'-where.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unCoRrUpTeD:
If she is a new customer Radio Shack has them for 69.99, but it was 49.99 at my local store.

Crazy thing is they want $529 for the Hero unactivated and only $499 for the Evo unactivated

Radio Shack HTC HERO

Radio Shack HTC EVO

I wouldn't mind getting an Evo, but in a couple more months we should have either 2Ghz processors and/or dual-core processors which will blow away the Evo. Once Camera preview and GPS is completely working in CM6 the Hero will be 10X better than it was. I am happy with my Hero.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ausch30:
That RS link doesn't work but that's the same she paid for the Intercept at RS. If that's true I might definitely tell her to switch to the Hero. She was looking for advice on a new phone and she said simple, but me being me, I couldn't bring myself to recommend any of Sprints lower end phones. Consequently I've become the buffer, easing her into learning how to use Android (Not really all that difficult but she couldn't figure out how to use Google, lol) Thanks for the heads up, I'll look into it.

On another note: I have an EVO. I was really looking forward to it's release and I can honestly say that it's exceeded all my expectations. My last phone was a Touch Diamond so this was a major upgrade. I've always liked the Hero, thanks for the responses.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scifan:
I had an intercept.. found that the touch buttons at the bottom of the screen didn't work consistently...

The Hero seems to work pretty well thus far...
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skanndelus:
i like everything but

call delay

com.htc.bg force closes

on 2.1 official, rooted

other than that, great
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chrishornet:
i loved my hero and had cm6, it was perfect. Then i got my EVO it makes my hero feel like it belongs in the 90s.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theresthatguy:
one more month before i can upgrade!

i do love my hero as i loved my g1. loving more that i'm doing away with an old sprint leak rom and onto something custom.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raiderep:
Had a moment, no pun, now a hero and its nice and small without lockups. I'm quite happy until I can get my hands on an evo or an epic...do I really need a hard keyboard?
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theresthatguy:
when i switched from my g1 to hero, my hands desperately craved the feeling of a keyboard. over time i got used to soft keyboard especially after swype. I don't think a hardware kb is necessary unless you plan on running EMU's.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t12icky0:
i think the HERO is amazing. compared to all the other phones i have owned this blows them all out the water. One amazing thing i like about it is the 5mp camera. there is no negative side to this phone for me.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ausch30:
I have fat thumbs and I have no issues at all with the evo's keyboard. I thought I might be better off with a hardware keyboard and was disappointed theat the evo didn't have one. Since I got it though, I've had no problems with it and I've had it since launch day. The screen is so big that it's much easier to use than most phones physical keyboard.
[HD2 General] frenchmonkey:
Hi there - I'm a total noob and I read a lot of threads here (a hour or so) and I just want someone to confirm the steps that I have gathered. I want to make sure I don't brick my phone.

I had a stock t-mo hd2 and it was great. Then they said there was a new ROM and I upgraded and now it just sucks with lots of problems - slow response, hanging, etc. So I want to just revert back to my old image which worked just fine (better than the new one).

So - I want to go from 2.13 to 2.10 (the stock image). Here goes as to my understanding and I just want people to confirm that I am doing it right.

1. I need to install HSPL 2.08 (is this correct? I currently have SPL 2.10.0000 - it seems the upgrade to the new rom changed it to 2.10 - so I need to go to HSPL 2.08 right? - I got this info from this thread - thread: ?t=653614 (sorry I can't post links yet)

2. Once I have installed HSPL 2.08 (instructions in the aforementioned thread) - I can download and install the stock T-MO US HD2 rom - found in this thread thread: ?t=655653 (no links sorry) Specifically - version 2.10.1 *No stock SPL* - which I assumed means that needed step #1 above. Correct so far?

3. In the image I downloaded in step two above - I see a CustomRUU.exe and a ruu_signed.nbh. I click on the CustomRUU.exe and that launches the process. If I follow this process completely through - then I will have the stock T-MO US HD2 ROM image back on my phone. Correct?

4. Finally - in case I need to be totally stock - do I need to then install the REGULAR SPL 2.08 back on my phone (to replace the HSPL 2.08 that I installed in step #1 above - by using HSPL3 and choosing 2.08 in the choose screen?)? Then I will have the stock SPL 2.08 and the stock T-MO US HD2 ROM image. So basically - I have the phone back to its manufactured stated.

Are all the above correct? I just don't want to brick my phone... :) Is there a better - more stable - more performant image than the stock T-MO US HD2 ROM image?

I really appreciate someone just giving the once over from above. My original confusion came in because my device already had an SPL 2.10 so I wasn't sure I needed HSPL 2.08. But if I'm going to ask - I figured I'd ask the entire kit-and-kaboodle (or whatever you call it).

Thank you all very much!!!
[HD2 General] voncrane:
I recommend flashing HSPL 2.08 and running Task 29 (which clears your device's memory of ALL data except spl & splash) before following the instructions from this thread says you have to first flash the 2.10.0 (so you get your stock SPL) Then you flash the 2.10.1 (which is a shortened way of saying 2.10.531.1).

Post your success.
[HD2 General] frenchmonkey:
Wait - I have to first flash the 2.10 ROM before flashing the 2.10.1 ROM?
[HD2 General] frenchmonkey:
It worked!!!

0. Cleared storage

1. HSPL 2.08 first

2. ROM 2.10.0

3. ROM 2.10.1

4. HSPL to install 2.08.0000 (stock)

5. Clear storage

Those were my final steps :)
[HD2 General] voncrane:
Great...:)
[HD2 General] amdlite2:
I've read of a lot of people loving 10 & hating 13.

I wouldn't mind giving it a whirl just for the fact of it being "stock"(for warranty purposes).

That leads to my REAL question on this subject, since my TmoUS HD2 came with 2.13 would it still be considered "hacked" if I reverted to 2.10?

I'm lovin' the NRG ROM's and have no problem being non stock, it's just a bit more comfort while under warranty to be "stock" ;)
[HD2 General] samsamuel:
2.10 is still stock. the real deal breaker is the spl. so long as spl in bootloader says 2.08.0000 or 2.10.0000 then warranty is valid.
[HD2 General] mrkevinhall:
did you ever solve this problem
[HD2 General] cindyshi:
frenchmonkey, thanks for your list. what does HSPL to install 2.08.0000 (stock) mean? remove hspl?
[HD2 General] voncrane:
Yes, it reinstalls your original stock spl..
[HD2 General] amdlite2:
I never could get 2.10.1 to progress beyond 0%....

That's after installing 2.10.0.

Just gave up and went back to Energy ;)
[HD2 General] samsamuel:
because the 2.10.1 rom in the stock rom thread isn't packed like a stock rom. it requires hspl to install it.
[HD2 General] htc_d:
Downgrading frm stock 2.13 to stock 2.10

Hi, I just got my TMOUS HD2 a few days ago. It came with a 2.13 rom and I want to downgrade it to 2.10 because those tend to be more compatible with running android from the sd card. I unlocked it with HSPL3 but I'm still running the stock rom and stock radio. I've flashed custom roms to my diamond before so i'm a little familiar with the process but I never flashed back to stock or had to do anything involving spl. How do I go about downgrading from 2.13 to 2.10 in a situation like this? Where can I find these stock roms?
[HD2 General] jlewis99:
I too have been trying to find these stock roms to downgrade my TMOUS HD2.

Please advise. I could not find it on the HTC web site.
[HD2 General] ashasaur:
Look in the ROM sub-section of these forums.
[HD2 General] norman505:
Can someone confirm? I flashed with 3.14 ROM that was leaked a few weeks ago, now I can't go back to older ROM, any ROM. It's stuck at RADIO, or 99%.

Thanks
[Vibrant Accessories] jctnd:
Has anyone tried the zagg screen protector for the vibrant? I watched few scratch videos and it looks like it is very durable. What I didn't like is the part where you have to apply it wet. Has anyone tried them on vibrant or any other phone?
[Vibrant Accessories] dcchristopher:
Mine shipped on Friday, I'll let you know as soon as I receive it and install it on the screen ... I got the easy kit, full application only to realize that I really only care about the screen ... the back is anyway cheap plastic and the phone already comes with a backup back cover ... meh, spilled milk ...
[Vibrant Accessories] DKYang:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=726134
[Vibrant Accessories] zerosource:
lol, same here. But I only got the screen part.

I tried the invisible gadgetguard one though. Same installation process.
[Vibrant Accessories] Pneumatic:
I will never buy another one.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=739482

I have changed over to the Realook and I couldn't be happier. Much more clear and much smoother.
[Vibrant Accessories] secure_6:
I have the Zagg Invisible shield (screen only).. I will say it works as advertised as far as protection....

my disappointment is that my screen no longer feels like glass... its harder to use Swype because the screen is kinda rubbery and ur finger(s) dont slide as easily.

ALSO can't swear it's the reason... but trying to (for example) move the cursor when ur texting.. like trying to go back and add a ".... the precision is off... i have to try several times to get the cursor in the right place (makes me miss having a trackball).. I dont recall if this problem existed before i got the shield.
[Vibrant Accessories] dcchristopher:
Damn, I wish I had read reviews like these before I dropped closed to thirty bucks on this crap. The protector needs to "cure" but already I can see a couple small (1cm and 2cm) straight vertical lines that at first looked like cracks (I had to throw away that pair of underwear). "Fortunately" I read the recent posts to this thread and found out it's not a problem with the screen. I thought perhaps all the squeegeeing messed it up.

The positive: it protects the screen from accidental scratches and acts like a oleophobic coating that should resist oily fingerprints (I don't know about you but I need that, bad).

The negative: the screen is no longer smooth to the touch so gestures are a little buffered but more consistent (without the shield, it would be best when the screen was clean but it would get jerky when the oil built up); the crisp picture is a little dull.

I don't think the hassle is worth it but I bet when you get that first scratch you'll wish you had the shield on. The grass is always greener on the other side.

Last but not least, at $30 for a piece of plastic, Zagg really needs to deliver perfection. This is just shameful.
[Vibrant Accessories] DaxM:
If you like the Zagg, you might try www.bestskinsever.com since they're basically the same exact thing, just half the cost. I had them on my G1 and liked it. They're presently working on a Vibrant skin.
[Vibrant Accessories] DKYang:
Just request a full refund. They should honor their money back guarantee as long as you're still within the time period.
[Vibrant Accessories] newblue1234:
Just received mine and really am not disappointed with the product it is a little less glass like but is not hard to use swype, clarity seems the same and screen response is about the same I could tell a little drag with the screen nothing crazy,i will say onr thing that confuses me is the back cover does not even cover the edges which is very word to me considering that's the most likely part it will land on. I'd give it an overall 7 out of 10. For the price there are better alternatives but it willdo the job. As far as the vertical line problem I cannot comment on that as mine did not have that problem.
[Vibrant Accessories] dcchristopher:
I took it off ... got tired of looking at the wavy pattern of the plastic and the two "imperfections" on the shield ... I'd rather look at scratches. Plus, trying to swype only to fall short of the letter I was aiming for got old quick (the skin loses momentum from the extra resistance that the membrane introduces).

Anyone who claims their screen looks roughly the same after the Zagg Shield treatment is smoking something that he/she should share with the rest of us.

I also contacted Zagg regarding a refund ... let's see how that goes.
[Vibrant Accessories] Pneumatic:
I took off the Zagg too. I just couldn't handle the look and feel.

Go get the Realook and you'll be very pleased. Search Realook Vibrant on Ebay and get it from the seller "realook". Shipping is free and super fast (I got mine in two days and other have reported next day delivery).
[Vibrant Accessories] dcchristopher:
Thank you sir! I will check it out.
[Vibrant Accessories] dcchristopher:
BTW, folks, if one searches for Samsung Galaxy Gorilla, one finds many references to the Galaxy S phones having a Gorilla screen that is scratch-resistant (which is an understatement for the kind of abuse they can withstand). Sounds to me like many of us wasted time and money to protect something that didn't really need the protection. Just my two cents (albeit very, very late).

Good luck to all with their screen protection strategy.
[Vibrant Accessories] pmdperez:
Ghost Armor...

Ghost Armor...look into it! thinner than invisible shield so it's more responsive and doesn't get that orange peel...same lifetime guarantee, overall better product!
[Vibrant Accessories] jctnd:
Well I got my 2 zagg screens, applied first 2 nasty vertical lines on the screen. removed it next day. Applied second thought what are the chances in getting two defective screens... same thing but this time only 1 line. :mad: Keeping this one on until my realook arrives.
[Vibrant Accessories] lemarg:
Love my screen. Invisi sheild ftw
[Vibrant Accessories] brodie7838:
I thought I'd input my 2 cents on this topic:

I got this directly from the manager of the 3M distribution facility for my area...

3M owns the patent for this kind of protection film.

Clearbra, Zagg, BestSkinsEver, basically anyone saying their product was designed for military use (on helicopter blades), they are all getting their materials from 3M. The only difference between vendors is the measurements they take, and ultimately the template they use for the application.

It sounds like Realook is a different material since it doesn't have that same rubbery feel to it, so they are probably not getting their stuff from 3M.
[Vibrant Accessories] Pneumatic:
Having had both on my Vibrant I can tell you that they are definitely different material. The Zagg is flimsy rubber feeling material that requires water to install, the Realook is a harder plastic feeling material that appears to cling to the screen as it touches it.

After having both on the phone I can say without a doubt that the Realook is the superior product. It goes on easier, it's transparent, and it feels like the original glass.

Side note... I showed a buddy my phone the other day and he was playing around with it for a few minutes watching Avatar and playing a game. As he handed it back to me he said "you going to put a screen protector on there?" I said "It already has one". He looked again and he still couldn't tell that it was there, even after I told him.

Realook for the win!
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DMaverick50:
I know when to use desktop but is there ever a reason to set my browser to iPhone instead of android? It strikes me as odd that my stock android browser has that option so I became curious...I searched google with no luck. I'm on my phone so I couldn't search xda (something else that strikes me as odd - whole different thread though)
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RogerPodacter:
Before android was as popular, some times you would want to use iPhone versions of sites. Now that android is popular enough there are versions for it as well, so not much need anymore.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DMaverick50:
Simple enough. Thank you
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] barry.bishop72:
Can someone suggest a good calender to use, I'm not necessarily all about sense, but they have the best calender, the stock widget blows goats, and not to many alternatives???? Any sugestions:confused:
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Funnyface19:
Android agenda widget
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] c00ller:
For main calendar I really like Jorte.

Since it integrates with my google calendar, I can use any widget I want with it, which is good because I don't like Jorte's calendar widget.

For widgets I like both CalWidget and Android Agenda Widget
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bcarter2000:
Smooth Calendar
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tibedabeeto:
Pure Grid Calender, it is very similar to sense, except you cant scroll from month to month. You have to click a button, but whatever. Also it cost money and is not a free app. But it also has more widget sizes than HTC Sense one.
[EVO 4G General] zeeyo987:
any one have a fix for the screen separation, maybe a guide to glue it down properly, thanks!
[EVO 4G General] SharkUW:
That's a manufacturing defect and would be covered by the warranty I would think. Take it back.
[EVO 4G General] DanBergundy:
Someone posted a blow dryer method a while back, try to search for it. Not sure if it works well.

Or maybe it was for light leakage. Idk.
[EVO 4G General] sprink0281:
Outside the 30 days it would be an HTC warranty issue I was told from sprint, and has to be sent to HTC. Chances are you will get a refurbished phone in return(also told from sprint) if they don't fix yours. Not sure how long it takes or if you get a loaner phone to use while waiting for HTC. This is what I was told and have not sent mine in yet cuz my screen is just a little uneven and not really separating yet and hopefully it won't.. but I have read on this site some one used a hair dryer and a clamp. Try to search for it. Not sure how long that fix will work but it might be worth a shot if your outside the 30 days... like I said I was told this so maybe I just had a douche on the phone that didn't want to help...
[EVO 4G General] SharkUW:
I'd take a refurb over a rigged fix any day.
[EVO 4G General] Kooper113:
My fix is to use a case that covers the light leak on the bottom haha.

Until it's a serious problem I'm good with that.
[EVO 4G General] zeeyo987:
yea i dont think its gonna be a problem i just hate that light leakage, and i dont want to take it back cuz i love this evo hardware 002 got it at launch
[EVO 4G General] zeeyo987:
wow....so i just used a hairdryer like an inch away on high for about 3 min and pushed down really hard and then flipped it over and pushed down for about 30 seconds, seems to have worked, a little bit of light very minute shows but thats because of something else cuz when i push down on it i still see it, but yea awesome trick thanks!
[EVO 4G General] bigrushdog:
I'm having the same issue with my Evo. After going back and forth with Sprint customer service, it was finally arranged that insurance will cover a new phone, but sprint will waive the deductible. So, I get a new phone from the Sprint corporate store when they get the next shipment in (hoping it's not preloaded with 2.2 :eek:) I had my phone for about 40 days before I really noticed the problem.
[EVO 4G General] UrbanMuppet:
lawl :rolleyes:

You can file a warranty claim with Sprint. I did and it was free for my broken usb.
[EVO 4G General] redrazr7791:
Wouldn't the $7 Asurion insurance cover screen separation issues?
[EVO 4G General] Jye75:
Yes, but nobody wants to pay the $100 deductible on an insurance claim for something that is a manufacturer defect and should be covered under warranty.
[EVO 4G General] redrazr7791:
I would rather do that, than have to hassle with HTC and their 3-4 week turnaround. At least, that is what I have read on various forums.
[Desire General] BlackDawn:
Well i would like to post this to have several references, on where people have bought their Desire.

I bought directly from an extremely expensive page: expansys-usa

and since i am from mexico i have to pay more to import =(

this is exactly why i wanted to open this thread
[Desire General] skinnypupp:
I bought mine from Clove.co.uk. They have terrible customer service, gave me the runaround for 2 weeks while they kept telling me "the phone is coming, the phone is coming" every day. It did eventually come, but I would never shop there again, nor would I recommend it to others.
[Desire General] joshptyltd:
clove. had no problems
[Desire General] HighSnobility:
Handtec.co.uk