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[Vibrant General] toneloc99:
Just did a factory format and it deletes everything on the internal phone memory except the stock bloatware programs. It didn't touch my SD card as Avatar is still there. Seems to be a true hard reset.
[Vibrant General] andryga:
I did the format and my 3G was gone. Everything else worked and it seemed the same as the factory reset. No problems with Avatar,etc. Any files I had previously altered did not revert back to factory. I could not figure out the 3G issue, though. All of my settings seemed correct but I had no data connection (no 3G, Edge, ...) Wifi worked luckily and I was able to do a nandroid restore.
[Vibrant General] smutek:
Thanks for this thread, good information to have.

I'm new to android, coming from BB. I've had my phone for a month now and have rooted, gps fixed, flashed vibrant 4, tried the lag fix, flashed gps fix, flashed back to stock, un-rooted, rooted again, flashed stock.... un-rooted....

In the end I wondered if I was getting in over my head here (I was) and maybe I needed to just enjoy my phone for what it is and stop worrying about all of this experimental stuff. I'm no developer.

So I just flashed back to stock using the nandroid backup linked on this forum, un-rooted and did a soft reset.

I noticed it doesn;t truly wipe the phone though, so now, any time I get any type of glitch I constantly worry that maybe there's some sort of residual settings hanging around... my GPS flakes out and hangs, or shows my location as "accurate within 2 meters" yet map location shows me over 3 blocks away? I start worrying, is this residual effects from flashing the gps fix?

I really don't know, and I was wondering if there was a way to truly hard reset, wipe everything and go back to exactly the way the phone was when I took it out of the box so I can stop worrying that I've jacked my phone up.

It looks like this is the way and I may give it a go once I hear more success stories (worried about the poster above missing data connections).

I'm content to wait for an OTA update, or something really solid like CM6, till then stock with launcher pro is more than enough customization for me.

OK, thanks again to the OP and all subsequent posters, sorry for the long response, taking a break from some work here.

peace,

smutek
[Vibrant General] Sudravirodhin:
I can confirm my 3G came back and the phone looks EXACTLY like it did when I took it out of the box. Surprisingly, it's still rooted, at least it still has the app. Will update as I progress.

EDIT: No problems at all. Got Voodoo running just fine after my fiasco with OCLF. Market stored all the apps I downloaded so it's just a matter of time now. XD
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] redpoint73:
Nice review. I might have to pick one of these up. Having headphones hooked up to the TP2 with a dongle is cumbersome, but I like to have corded headphones at the gym (they have TVs on the cardio equipment, so I can just plug a set of headphones into the TV when I'm not listening to music on my phone). For $10 (shipped), its worth a try.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] saurabh88:
yes thrd It.thanx
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
Ur Welcome. It last about 8 hour playing music.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] dappie:
Based on your review i just bought one, i will let you know how i think of this item!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] bmhome1:
Ordered one too!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] redpoint73:
Received this item last week, and so far I like it!

Bought it from ebay from "bestvaluesupplier". Shipping took just under 2 weeks. I knew shipping would take some time from reading his eBay feedback, so that was not bid deal. And the shipping time was really not bad, considering it was $7 shipping from Hong Kong to East Coast US.

As the OP touched upon, the housing of this device does not seem the sturdiest. Decently put together, but its just made of a light, cheap-feeling plastic. And the packed-in headphones are complete throw-aways, they sound tinny and horrible.

But listening to music through my own headphones sounds great, and calls seem good so far on both ends. Everything works great, and it was a breeze to pair with my Tilt2. Looks good, and very functional. Clips well to your shirt, pants, etc. Well worth the $10.

I also thought of another use for this device. If you usually hook your phone up to your car stereo with a 3.5mm cable (or even worse, a cassette adapter . . . like me!), you can use this as a wireless, poor man's Bluetooth adapter in your car!

Thanks again to BeEazy10 for the heads-up on this little device. Its always nice to get a cool, inexpensive toy to play with!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] bmhome1:
Received my BCK and am very pleased how well it functions for my intended need, simply small dongle to plug any 3.5mm headset for bluetooth cordless connection to Tilt2. For this use, it's perfect: easy to use, simple functions and terrific combination with Tilt2.

Pairing was instantaneous, HTC audio player directly sent audio through, BCK 08 has huge volume control available for any needs, and sounds very, very clean on $25 cans. Oh, and pause, next song, back song as well, button from BCK. Tilt2 screen blacks out and BCM continues playing. Range is very long, played two floors in house.

Tried with CorePlayer and got same results: direct audio play through only BT, no adjustings needed.

Haven't used for call-through function yet, but as stated all I wanted was cordless BT hookup to existing earpieces. BCK is so tiny, it's ideal.

One major flaw: stuffing the BCK unit into a case put undue pressure on it's built-in shirt clip (to position in-call mic) and broke off. The BCK is sleeker without the clip and a normal mic cord slider clip can replace function equally well.

I emailed seller to see about replacement, but be VERY gentle putting side or crossways stress on the clip portion.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] bmhome1:
Update: eBay seller immediately offered refund or replacement, and is sending one out.

http://cgi.ebay.com/BCK-08-Slim-A2D...-Headset-new-/260619163711?pt=PDA_Accessories
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] raz1337:
Wow, ebay hates me. I had to do a guest checkout with my school email. I tried going into the password reset form for my real account and it was in German. I answered the questions after translating the page on Google and it was wrong. I hate Ebay.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
Glad

glad to see everyone enjoying the BCK. I been using mines for about a month now it everything working perfectly. Just remember to always use the stock changer for you dont have overcharging problems.

Updated first post. For ppl who like to listen to the radio
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] Miami_Son:
The FM radio will not work with ANY Bluetooth device because it requires a corded headset to be plugged in to use as an antenna.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] Doo Doo:
well this bluetooth device has a place to plug in a headset so the radio should work
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
But it work with SBP radio like i said in the first post
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] Miami_Son:
Nope. It has to be a physical connection to the device. The radio will not work over bluetooth, trust me. It won't even turn on if nothing is plugged into the USB port.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] Miami_Son:
That's because SPB Radio is not really a radio, it is an internet streaming app. It does not use the FM hardware.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
lol ur wrong about one thing. SPB radio use both. internet, and FM hardware.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] redpoint73:
Haha. Yeah, Doo Doo is not understanding that something needs to be plugged into the USB port on the phone to act as the FM antenna.

But whether the FM radio app turns on when something is not plugged in, depends on the ROM. I have a Tilt2 with a custom ROM, and the FM radio app opens, but you don't get any radio stations without headphones or an adapter dongle plugged in (and speaker turned on).

But regardless of whether or not something is plugged into the USB port, it still won't play the FM radio to a Bluetooth headset.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] Miami_Son:
And what evidence do you have of this? It says nothing on the SPB website about the program being able to use ANY radio hardware. In fact, it only mentions internet streaming. This means that unlike the hardware radio, it uses data, which could cost you plenty if you don't have a data plan. Please keep to what you know instead of passing along erroneous information.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] raz1337:
I should be getting mine by the end of the week. I'll see how it is. I need a new skullcandy earbud set, since mine is wearing out.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
just give up. I stated and the FIRST POST IT USES INTERNET CONNECT so what are you going on about. You mad that i found a way to play radio threw a bluetooth headset? learn how to read the first post before you come at somebody saying there wrong etc etc. im finish with you. FIN...
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
lol, i go threw skullcandy earbud like nothing... some how i always get a shortage and them. I just go to the store buy the same pair same color and switch it out and return the bad ones for my money back. Same goes for my bose headphone, i have a life time warrenty on them...
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] raz1337:
These skullcandy ones I have were like $25 and have lasted over a year? It's not that bad.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] Miami_Son:
You are not playing the FM radio app through Bluetooth. Don't mislead people. SPB Radio is an internet streaming app and does not use the FM radio hardware on the TP2/Tilt 2. That hardware will not work without a corded headset plugged into the phone. You did not find a way to play the FM radio through Bluetooth, so quit misinforming people that you did.

BTW, Sprint TP2s have the FM radio disabled, so those people don't even have the FM Radio app.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] Miami_Son:
Wow!:eek: So you scam the store out of new headphones whenever you feel like it. You're a real piece of work, dude.:confused:
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
it be like that sometimes. some stores act like they can't replace them even if there under the 30 day warranty. They sent you threw all this trouble, calling the factory, telling them whats wrong, sending it to them... waiting over two week to receive your product just for some headphone.

But to sum it all up no matter how good you take care of your stuff, it still age and ware out
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] redpoint73:
I don't know what you're doing to wear out your earbuds in 30 days. I have a nice pair of Audio Technica earbuds that I've used for a year, and a pair of JVC before that (still work, the AT just sound nicer). None of them have ever "worn out".

If you have a problem with a manufacturers customer service or product durability, then buy another brand. When you swindle a store out of money like this, its all the rest of us that end up paying the price. People that do these kinds of things think they are screwing over a big faceless corporation, but the store actually just passes that expense down to its customers.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] Miami_Son:
Thank you, Redpoint. My sentiments exactly.;)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
Let me get you off my case, as i exchange them i tell them whats wrong with the BUD and they exchange it for me. But anyways i have lifetime warranty on my bose head phone, i guess using that warranty strew up the corporation too :( same goes for my laptop warranty, and my cell phone along with many other item. I just don't get it i guess im not allowed to return stuff anymore :(( i should have just stuck with my touch pro 2 with a dead touch screen because im strewing up things by sending it back. F paying for warranty.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
Let me get you off my case, as i exchange them i tell them whats wrong with the BUD and they exchange it for me(that the reason why they ask you why are you returning these headphones). But anyways i have lifetime warranty on my bose head phone, i guess using that warranty strew up the corporation too :( same goes for my laptop warranty, and my cell phone along with many other item. I just don't get it i guess im not allowed to return stuff anymore :(( i should have just stuck with my touch pro 2 with a dead touch screen because im strewing up things by sending it back. F paying for warranty, and why do i go to headphone so fast? ask the maker why 70% of the costumer have to return the same pair of headphone(daily use).

We can go on and on about this Torrent site, stealing, scams.TBH there nothing you can do about it. you can cry all you want, waste your time sparking INTERNET beef and the day you die you didn't stop none of those thing from happening overall if you dont got money you can do S%^$T. Do you while i do me cause one thing you can't do. Is stop me from what im doing.

CLASS DISMISSED.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] Miami_Son:
Dude, you are so full of it, it isn't funny. Karma, baby. You're overdue.:D
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
I never will learn my lesson i just don't care. I been nice for to long no good came back to me... people like you and that other dude what make people turn like this. So just deal with it.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] Miami_Son:
Yeah, it's our fault you're a douche.:p
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] bmhome1:
Guys,

The BCK Bluetooth adapter is sensational, ultra-cheap Tilt2 accessory. Can we PLEASE get back on-topic and not scare away anyone who might have bought one based on this thread and has something constructive to add. M'okay?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] Miami_Son:
Why would anyone be scared away by this thread?:confused:

I even bought one thanks to this thread. Doesn't change the fact that the OP is a douche, though.:D
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] redpoint73:
Someone telling you that stealing is wrong, makes people steal? What kind of logic is that. I'll tell you what kind . . . faulty logic. Don't blame others for your crappy behaviour.

Earbud headphones are pretty much indestructible if treated correctly. If you break them every 30 days, its not the manufacturer, its you.

And Bose headphones are over-priced flimsy crap. Those I can actually believe break from poor design and quality. You can get better quality and sturdier headphones for a lower price, then you wouldn't have to return them all the time.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
You right about the bose headphone(ear buds) the sound quality is good, and the way it fit your ear making me go back to them. out of the 300 plus review most of them return the headphone back from a shortage in the left bud and other reason. i have yet to try another brand because i feel comfortable with my bose bud fit. Tell me some brand that beat bose bud.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] adoute:
Still hasn't arrived...

I ordered one form ebay over a month ago, and it still hasn't arrived. I contacted the seller yesterday, they offered to send another and requested that I pay for it if 2 should arrive. I asked them to send another one, and haven't heard back from them yet...

I hope at least one set arrives soon.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] raz1337:
I ordered mine 9 days ago and still hasn't arrived. It's from Ebay, too. Yep, been charged too on my bank account:

08-27-2010	Purchase IN1410 PAYPAL *JIANGREN / DE 402-935-7733 CA 08/27/2010	10.18

I ordered one of these also the same day:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...&x=0&y=0&ih=1_0_0_0_0_0_0_0_0_1.271_12&fsc=-1

It arrived and works fine. The only quirk is that it doesn't cooperate if you want to use a case. So, I've taken my case off the last few days. It feels nicer to be using a slim and non-bulky phone again and but I fear for the phone's durability.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] Miami_Son:
The seller clearly states that shipping from Hong Kong can take up to 21 days. Be patient. I ordered mine on the 31st.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] redpoint73:
I can't vouch for the fit or ear buds, since everyone's ears are a little different, and therefore fit will be different. But the quality vs. price for Bose is just about inferior to every other headphones out there.

For instance, My noise cancelling Audio-Technica headphones $120 versus $300 for the comparable Bose, with the same quality of sound, and equal noise cancelling ability. Plus a better feature set: they still work (with no noise cancelling) when the battery dies, and a removable cord so you can use noise cancelling with no music.

Higher ends Sony products are also very good quality.

When you buy Bose, you're paying for the name, not quality. Its all about marketing and perception. You see the Bose headphones a lot while on flights, and assume they are a very popular purchase. But most people don't realize that Delta gives those Bose headphones free to its Platinum members.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
Wow i didn't even know that, TBH i like the fact that you can remove the cord. But im a fan of in-ear ear-bud
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] bmhome1:
Received my replacement BCK (as a FULL kit) ... and a 2nd full kit package! Pretty great service!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
:) haha enjoy it. I overcharge mine using my touch pro 2 charger and he refund my money right away, luckily i bought two he told me to trash the broken one and re order a new one if you want to so i decide to open the broken one up to see what in it.

i Might buy the BFU Wavetooth.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] adoute:
Wow... I ordered on 8/4, and the seller claims another one was shipped on 9/4, and I still haven't seen anything... Patience can only last so long.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] raz1337:
Ordered on 8/27, received on 9/9

Charged it while I was at work, got home and tried it. If I sit it in one place, it works fine. Pairing was relatively simple seeing as I already lost the instruction booklet. If I move it around to the wrong place while listening to anything from the phone, it skips a lot. This makes listening to music while I'm walking nearly impossible. Did others have this issue?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] bmhome1:
My limited testing shows the opposite: VERY strong signal/connection, so much so that Tilt2 can be downstairs and BCK headset playing music on floor above without skips/noise.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] Miami_Son:
Ordered mine on 8/25...still waiting. :(
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
Hey i see that ur having a skipping problem. Google Search SKTools5 Download it. Once download install SKtools5 to your phone. From there Go to sktools>Tune UP!>scroll to the left about 3 time until you reach Bluetooth> adjust A2Dp SBC bitpool setting to your liking that should fix your skipping problem.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] raz1337:
I found SKTools5, but can't find Bluetooth under Tune Up.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
what rom are you running?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] raz1337:
Energy ROM, updating to Energy.RHODIUM.24634.Sense2.5.Cookie.Sep.07 as we speak from Aug 28.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] Miami_Son:
Kinda, sorta helpful. Any idea what the setting should be to prevent skipping?:confused:
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
some chef modify these sitting and you would have to change it by the registry thats why SKtools not picking it up
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
For me it never skips i never had this problem only time it start to skip is when it dying. Try sitting it at 58, 68, or 20, 10. make sure u softreset after changing it.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] raz1337:
And how do I do that? I tried posting in the Energy thread but got nothing helpful. Just makes no sense to have gotten the item but it's not functional.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
i recently tried energy rom and had the same problem u had. so i decided to stick with Josh smartmove.

Since every rom is different i don't know if your A2DP setting is here HKLMsoftware/microsoft/Bluetooth/A2DP/Settings/

or

HKCUsoftware/microsoft/Bluetooth/A2DP/Settings/

i use SKtool to get to these registry

what were looking for is A2DP SBC Bitpool settings the higher you set it the better the audio quality, the lower you set the better the performance. ATM i set mine to 48 Default and only get skipping when when the BCK about to die.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] raz1337:
I found a registry key in HKCU/Software/Microsoft/Bluetooth/A2DP/Settings called BitPool, set to 76 and another called MaxSupportedBitPool, set to 30. Should I change the latter?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
My setting is... A2DP SNC Bitpool setting 48 > A2DP Maximum bitpool value 80 > A2DP Minimum bit pool value 14 > A2DP Use joint stereo No.

you have to play around with it until it set for u.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] redpoint73:
On the Energy ROM, the bitpool settings are most easily changed by using Advanced Config, which is cooked in, and located at Start>Tools. Open the Advanced Config app, and you will see the bitpool settings under the Bluetooth category. You can adjust bitpool, min/max supported, and you can also try to adjust the sample rate, or turn off joint stereo and see if that helps. This really isn't any different than manual registry edits, it just gives a much easier to use UI to adjust the settings. As usual, you have to soft reset before any changes take place.

I've been using a couple slightly older builds of Energy (current ROM in my signature), and have had almost zero skipping using the BCK adapter after 2-3 weeks of occasional use. I did have an instance of severe skipping last night (the only times its happened so far). But I just unpaired the adapter, the re-paired, and the skipping completely vanished. I do seem to get some occasional "slowdown" that is often only noticeable if you know the song pretty well. Kind of like a tape player whose batteries are running down a little (for those old enough to remember such things). It can be pretty annoying, making the singer sound like they are getting old and fat. This seems to improve somewhat by tweaking the Bluetooth settings in Advanced Config. But I haven't found the magic combination of settings. It seems be less prevalent with lower sample rates and turning off joint stereo, but still pops back up from time to time. Of changing the setting may be completely placebo effect, its hard to say.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] raz1337:
Just seems like a lot of hassle. I have another adapter that's working, but a bluetooth one would've been more convenient. I tried your settings, still skipped. I tried a bitpool of 1 to do maximum performance, still a lot of skipping. I'm wondering how much fiddling with settings I'll have to do. ><
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] redpoint73:
I'm inclined to believe there is something going on besides just BT settings, since I have a very similar setup to you (GSM Rhodium, almost the same Energy ROM, same BT adapter) and have virtually no skipping.

Do you run Task29 before flashing custom ROMs?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] raz1337:
i always task29 before i flash. i just don't get why it works for everyone but me.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] Miami_Son:
Still haven't received mine. How much longer before I start to worry?:confused:
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
i would hate to say the device u have might be defective.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] BeEazy10:
ummm i think u should contact the seller it been over 30 days right?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] adoute:
I contacted the seller after 30 days (ordered Aug 4), at which time they claimed to have sent out another one (Sept 4). I never received a second shipping confirmation. I will contact the seller again today to verify that another device has been shipped.

I would suggest contacting them at 30 days, and hope you have better luck than I am having.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Accessories] Miami_Son:
I was e-mailed on 8/27 that my status had been changed to shipped. That's 19 days ago and still has not arrived.:mad: