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[EVO 4G Accessories] marctronixx:
catch-22

called a corp store. the chap told me the corp stores will not sell the car dock--they only will offer it online via sprint.com and telesales. this is what he told me and he had this sent to him from an internal document (there were other items he had mentioned corp stores would not sell but i didnt ask what they were)

what he DID say was that the resellers MAY have them in the store because they have to purchase their inventory first.

great. so call the 3 in the area i am in and they wont get the docks until they get the phone back in stock! lol catch -22..
[EVO 4G Accessories] Andy S:
The only thing I would need that the OEM doc has is the auto-docking USB setup.

Any way to hack a cable together to simulate this? Any guides?
[EVO 4G Accessories] jimbobtexas:
Stopped by my local Sprint store tonight. Doofus tried to sell me a car charger when I asked for the car kit. He told me that I'd have to order that from the HTC site, because they'll never sell that. I offered the SKU number for him to look up, but I don't think he knew what I meant.

There's a reason they wear name tags.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Thud2:
Nice mod

Frank, That is very cool, I didn't realize it was covering the speaker (i can't believe they didn't see that they were covering the speaker when they designed it) . I'll have to drill it out on mine. Thanks.
[EVO 4G Accessories] AcIdC0R3:
What I don't get is why HTC didn't make the neck quiet a bit longer. Most windshields sit back quiet a ways unless you drive something like a Yaris. The only placement I can see this thing in is right under the rear view mirror and that's still kind of high. Leaning forward just so I can see the streets on my EVO is not really beneficial. I think I would rather have a cradle that has a long flexible neck so it sits right above my front forward facing vents. Essentially the vents are where you would place your vent mount as well, except I wouldn't want to give up one of my vents as today reached 103°. Man this thing looks really tiiite but unfortunately I just won't do. Unless of course I can see some pics or vids of how it looks in different vehicles I won't be getting this. Bummer :(
[EVO 4G Accessories] frankpreyes:
Auto usb Mount

If you pick up tasker (about $6.00) you can go to their Wiki and pick up a task called "power plug in". This will sense whether or not you have the charger plugged in, and give you a choice of car, home, or night mode. Choose car, and the profile will start your GPS (BT can also be added) then run the car panel program, or the alternate car dock program (available in the Android Market). I use the alternate car dock, because I want to be able to use either Sprint Nav. or Google Nav. I also use Google Voice search and Vlingo, as well as Carr Matey and mileage ledger. I have set up an exit task that shuts off GPS when I exit the car dock program. This allows more options than the OEM dock provides. I can still connect with my BT phone speaker, or play tunes on my car radio streamed from my phone. There are many additional uses for Tasker. Check out lifehacker and search for tasker. They have at least 4 posts on this software.
[EVO 4G Accessories] SleepyS40:
I just got mine in the mail today, I went to a corporate store in kc and gave them the sku number and they shipped it direct to my house. Ordered in store on saturday and I received it on tuesday. It shipped from louisville, ky. Now just where to mount it.......
[EVO 4G Accessories] marctronixx:
whats killing me is some stores have it and some have no idea! lol ill keep trying....
[EVO 4G Accessories] OTDL:
Placed order Friday went to store to pickup this morning. 30min later the guy tells me its not in yet. I doubt he even knows where it is. I'll try again Friday.

Sent from my Evo
[EVO 4G Accessories] gordata:
I got mine today, Nice piece, Does not work with HTC rubber cover ( I figured it wasnt) and it didnt included a USB cable, I feel kind of cheated, For $60 + tax, they should have included one. Goes right into car mode even if no power is connected to base.
[EVO 4G Accessories] marctronixx:
did you go into a local store? was is corporate or locally owned? can you pass the stores name and contact info? you can send a PM if you like. i even have an HTC North America contact and he is still looking for info on this gadget.
[EVO 4G Accessories] OTDL:
You should be able to walk into any store and give them the SKU and have it ordered direct from warehouse to store or your billing address. i dont think its store specific but rather employee specific.

Some employees dont know how to search their own system for items.

Hopefully tomorrow ill have mine in hand and get my mini review up.
[EVO 4G Accessories] cj10488:
Got mine via UPS today as well.. Pretty much mimic what everyone else said.. No Car Charger WTF!!! Other than that its fairly nice and IMO if they atleast threw in a car charger it would have made the 60.00 worth it.

Did a direct ship from my local corporate store Friday. On and off the phone in 5mins and they were shocked the car kit was available already.

James
[EVO 4G Accessories] donatom3:
BTW I was seeing this, but is noone getting the 25% Sprint Premier customer discount on these?
[EVO 4G Accessories] cj10488:
I asked about the 25% and was told that because its a direct ship item there is no way to discount it at the store. I was also told that sprint changed the policy so you must buy 2 accessories in order to get the 25% discount now as well.

James
[EVO 4G Accessories] marctronixx:
thats just it sir. i posted earlier that i have called and gave the sku and no one sees it. called sprint.. called local stores.. nothing.. hence why im asking where you guys are getting them from (corp vs, reseller) and a number so i can get one from a place that's been confirmed..
[EVO 4G Accessories] cj10488:
Sprint Store Tigard, OR

503-641-2900

They should be able to help you out easily. Its where I got mine
[EVO 4G Accessories] marctronixx:
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

home girl remembered you! lol

got it taken care of and its being dispatched to me. its in stock at the KY warehouse. she was baffled no one was able to source it in my area..

whats col is she used to work at a corp store here in atlanta! moved because the hubby had a better paying job there..

thanks CJ!!
[EVO 4G Accessories] cj10488:
NP

And would that have been Mandy?

James
[EVO 4G Accessories] mattrb:
I got the evo car air exaust mount. Awesome
[EVO 4G Accessories] Success100:
if anyone needs these docks, i can direct ship them straight to you. I work in a corporate store in Mentor, OH, I am a Lead Sales Rep there. There are over 11,000 of them in the warehouse. PM me if interested, shipping takes 1-2 business days.

Store 847

440-602-4500.

Id prefer if you PM'ed me if interested though, that way I can call you right back, I dont want to post my cell number on here, and also to make sure that you dont have to fight thru the teleprompts to get to me by calling the store. Serious people only!
[EVO 4G Accessories] marctronixx:
the one and only! sounds hott over the phone! :p
[EVO 4G Accessories] donatom3:
I went to my corporate Sprint store in Costa Mesa, CA today. The sales had no idea about the accessory but said since I had a sku number he'd look it up. Long story short I'll have my dock in a couple of days.

He also told me the policy on premiere discounts changed to a minimum of 2 items. If I had bought anything else they would have given it to me.
[EVO 4G Accessories] SleepyS40:
Is anyone with a car dock running in to an issue with their headphone jack not being as loud when its in the dock vs just plugged in to a car charger?
[EVO 4G Accessories] Doward:
Anyone with the car dock setup - does your phone automatically go into Car Dock mode when you put the phone in the dock?

If so, does the car dock have a magnet located anywhere on it, or is the method of putting the Evo into car dock mode automatically USB based?
[EVO 4G Accessories] OTDL:
just got my dock today. the neck isnt very long but thats fine with me so it wont be to in the way of my eyesight. The build is solid and it held the phone firmly.

The default Car dock app will only automatically start if you set it that way in settings. im currently using custom car home instead since i can change the apps. its a shame cause the default app looks so clean.

Some real world testing will come soon.
[EVO 4G Accessories] donatom3:
I like the look of the default AOSP car dock the best, I'm going to use Custom Car Home as well.
[EVO 4G Accessories] th3b055:
A lot of posting and not enough pics!
[EVO 4G Accessories] donatom3:
I will do my best to rectify that once I have my dock, but most likely you wont' have many pics of my phone in the dock since that's what I'll be taking the pictures with. Way easier than having to take the memory card out of my digital camera.
[EVO 4G Accessories] SleepyS40:
So I only had my fone to use to snap this picture real quick like.
[EVO 4G Accessories] gordata:
Since the lens is block by the way the dock was designed, I am going to modify mine to use the camera while sitting in the dock and also be able to install the wide angle and fisheye lens I bought.

I will keep you posted.

I do road racing events and autocross and would like to take footage.
[EVO 4G Accessories] SleepyS40:
Nice, I was wondering how I was gonna do the same thing. I would love to video some of my laps.
[EVO 4G Accessories] polkadots:
How do you change the apps?
[EVO 4G Accessories] SleepyS40:
I just downloaded custom car home from the market and it automatically starts when I put my phone in the dock.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Dukester619:
The girl at the Sprint store here (Chula Vista, CA) was able to order it and have it sent directly to my home address AND applied the 25% discount without purchasing two items. Total cost with tax was $49.37. Needless to say I am a very happy customer on this purchase.
[EVO 4G Accessories] ViViDboarder:
That's pretty good! How did you get the discount again? Just being Sprint Premier? Do you know if anyone on a family plan can get that discount then if it's a Premier account?
[EVO 4G Accessories] OTDL:
custom car home is a sep app from the market. You can choose which apps you want on your screen buy hitting the +.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Dukester619:
I just mentioned that I am a Premier customer and I even asked if I would have to buy 2 items because that is what I was told last week when I bought a Jawbone but both times they waived the 2 item requirement. I guess it just depends on who you deal with.
[EVO 4G Accessories] ViViDboarder:
Cool! Can anyone comment on how well it sticks to the windshield or the best way to mount a kit like this is? I have a '08 Nissan Sentra, if anyone of you with the kit have one.
[EVO 4G Accessories] polkadots:
Sorry, I meant on the second page of 6 boxes, three are filled in (maps, screen brightness, and settings) while three are blank. How does one change what those buttons/boxes open?
[EVO 4G Accessories] SleepyS40:
Long press on the box you want to add an app to.
[EVO 4G Accessories] polkadots:
That doesn't work.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Wasney:
Are you using the "Car Home" that happens to come with CM6? If so, I don't think that one can be edited. The one everyone is talking about is in the market named "Customer Car Home"
[EVO 4G Accessories] polkadots:
Ah, indeed I am. Thanks for clearing that up for me!

Is the dock only available online, or in stores too?
[EVO 4G Accessories] OTDL:
you have to call a store or walk in and place order with them and have it shipped from warehouse to home or store.
[EVO 4G Accessories] aronslusa:
Have a friend who works for Sprint order me up one, ship it to me, and not going to lie.... looks AMAZING! but I don't like the build on it. It feels as if I'm going to break it whenever I try to adjust it, and I can't seem to get it to adjust to the direction I want (i mount to the window, don't have a space on the dash of my car or center console where I feel comfortable mounting it) ... its getting returned tomorrow or Monday.

The $6 one I got off eBay thats all plastic I like more. (this is my opinion, and my opinion only.)

I know I know, I am crazy! I just feel like I'm going to break it when I use it. However, I did snap shots of it while I set of up, and tomorrow when I'm not in bed unable to sleep watching the golden ticket episode of the office, typing this in my EVO, ill post up the pictures I was able to snap if its desired.
[EVO 4G Accessories] aronslusa:
The pictures I took in the little time I've owned it thus far.

Like I said, I just don't care for the feel of it. Maybe I've been ruined by my old Garmin GPS mount, and now the feeling of something more solid scares me... or the fact that its a multimedia device that isn't mean for just being a GPS.

What I don't care for in particular is the way that the cradle feels. When I put my phone in it, it doesn't feel as secure as the $6 plastic eBay one when mounted to the window. I feel as if it could pop out on its own, even though I know it won't.

I think if I had a different car, where I could mount it and it would sit vertically rather than horizontally... and closer to the center/gear shift of my car, I would be more in love with it... but a new car is a year or so out, and lord knows I'll be on a better piece of equipment by then or will I? lol
[EVO 4G Accessories] davilu:
Just ordered mine today, waiting for it since the EVO came out. Buddy of mine had for his nexus and liked the design.
[EVO 4G Accessories] dimaggiodt:
pro clip

I just ordered the car dock from pro clip. proclipusa.com. i've used them in the past and they work flawlessly. a bit pricey but they can be hard wired in. will post pics and review once i get it.
[EVO 4G Accessories] jimbobtexas:
Got mine!

Went to the same Sprint store that last week said, "we'll never sell that - you'll have to go to HTC's website," and gave them the SKU number.

"We just got a box in. Hold on a sec."

"WHOA! This is cool!"

Needless to say, I created a bit of a stir at that store today. Sounded like half the employees there were going to buy one. They were at a loss as to how I knew about that car dock already. Too funny.

Bought 2 of 'em (1 for a friend), got the 25% Premier discount. I'll post some pics after I get it mounted in my Element.
[EVO 4G Accessories] galt:
Please post plenty of pics, I've got a major crush on the Element and was wondering how an EVO dock might look in one. Feel free to post some Element pr0n pics too.... :)
[EVO 4G Accessories] marctronixx:
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bebopzanza:
Hello,

I post this thread because I have a problem with my htc desire. When I configure my hotmail adress on the device using HTC Mail, I can send an email from the hotmail account but the ONLY email that I receive is from 'Windows Live Hotmail Team' with a subject line of 'Expired news letter mail' and I have no access to my inbox.

I have verified all settings and know that everthing is correct as far as incoming/outgoing settings.

I've tried with the hotmail account of a friend and it's working ! He can access his inbox with my phone. In an other way, I can access to my hotmail box with his phone (HTC Magic). It's a real nonsense, and I count on you to help me and find a solution at this situation !

Thanks

(PS: I'm not usually post topics in english, sorry for my poor knowledge for this)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bebopzanza:
Up

Please, I need answers..
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] serialkillazzs:
Use mail droid
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lamar720:
What program can I use to see what is eating my battery alive?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] codesplice:
Settings - About phone - Battery usage.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lamar720:
Oh I thought there was a program that showed individual apps that are running and the percent at which they are draining your battery.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kennedy4260:
I was wondering if anyone has tried any external Microphones (connected to the Headphone jack) on the HTC EVO to get better sound quality on Video recording? I have found a few external microphones that I was thinking about trying but before investing in that, thought I would ask the group. Below are some links to some Microphones I thought about trying. As I cannot add links yet I have broken it up below.

radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4068751

amazon.com/Olympus-145037-ME-51S-Stereo-Microphone/dp/B000BTAH62

Thank you for your assistance.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sombdy:
Uuuhh...it's a headphone jack, not a microphone jack. In other words, output not input. Where's my face palm pic at?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] afxtwn:
Oh jeez, you should find that pic and take a real good look at it.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kennedy4260:
Evo External MIC

So it is not set up for wired headsets which would have a MIC. I would think that this would be standard in all phones for people that don't want bluetooth....
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kennedy4260:
Wired Headset

According to this site there is 3.5mm wired headsets for the EVO.

thinkevo4g.com/wired-headsets-9674.html

Palm to face, back.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] afxtwn:
Yes it does, sombdy just wanted to try and be a jackass to someone to make his day better.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jim M:
It is set up for wired mic headset, don't know if when recording video if it would use that input or not, worth trying though.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kennedy4260:
Thank you for the response. I knew the answer about the headset just was being facetious, and the next post was to prove it. I was just wondering if anyone has tried it yet.

I know there has been a few breakdowns of the EVO, Has anyone come up with the wireing schematic for the EVO yet, to see what type of jack it is and what Pins are actually connected to that jack?

Thanks again.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] weidnerj:
It can take a standard headphone OR headphone/mic combo. Maybe a DIY super microphone? Use the standard headphone/mic cable and add a amplified omni directional mic?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maf49:
I use a wired headphone/mic combo that I got with an old blackberry and the mic works fine on that
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dallashigh:
I believe RadioShack has splitters that will let you plug a regular mic into the headset jack.
[Desire Themes and Apps] le3ky:
First of all, it's a WIP. I've uploaded it in its present state in case people want to take it and run with it themselves. I'd like suggestions about what could be cool to add, but its probably more of a pet project tbh, as I said, take it and make the amendments you want to suit your style.

So anyway, I wouldn't call it a full theme, or even a black bar mod (considering if you use this, you'll actually be using the in built black bar functionality of DeFrost.

I've gone for a black/orange theme, some of the icons you may recognise from the Galaxy S (except now in orange, not blue). Also the battery icon has a couple of orange shades depending on how much is left.

As of yet, the DeFrost rom won't correctly export colour profiles, so I'll just list the ones I'm using to get the colours you see in the screens:

Menu > Settings > DeFrost Settings > User Interface

> Status Bar

Battery Percentage: Tick

Battery Percentage Colour: [select a white colour]

Clock Colour: #ffdfdfdf

> Date and Provider

Date Colour: #ffdfdfdf

(Just found these, so screens don't show this change)

Carrier PLMN Label Colour: #ffdfdfdf

Carrier SPN Label Colour: #ffdfdfdf

> Notifications Colours

Notifications Ticker colour: #ffdfdfdf

Notifications count colour: #ffdfdfdf

No notifications title colour: #ffdfdfdf

Clear notifications label colour: [select a black colour]

Ongoing notifications title colour: #ffffffff

Latest notifications title colour: #ffffffff

items title colour: #ffdfdfdf

items text colour: #fff89f13

items time colour: #fff89f13

custom notification bar: tick

bar colour: [select a black colour]

custom pulldown bar: tick

pulldown bar colour: [select a black colour]

Thats about it! :)
[Desire Themes and Apps] steve7702:
sorry posted in wrong area
[Desire Themes and Apps] taylor162:
How hard would it be for me to change the colour of the icons from orange? Is it simple or does is it require a lot of knowledge?

Thanks in advance!
[Desire Themes and Apps] le3ky:
the notification icons yeah? I use photoshop to change the colours, the process isn't so hard if you can navigate ok through photoshop
[Desire Themes and Apps] taylor162:
hmmm thanks, little bit too much effort but may do it later, do i just push via adb when done or do i need to sign it?
[Desire Themes and Apps] Beppemi:
It work only with Defrost rom?

Thanks for information.
[Desire Themes and Apps] DrDee:
Whats a Twelfth?
[Desire Themes and Apps] kmetek:
12.8....

english word for august 12.....
[Desire Themes and Apps] DesirableHTC:
Nice Lekky.

Will flashing that .zip file make my phone have the same colours as you? i have just tried doing what you posted some of the colours were there but no orange ones....?

Looks very nice mate, and this ROM is well speedy!
[Desire Themes and Apps] BSAB:
Really liking this, will give it a go now!

Can I ask what other programs/widgets you're using in that Home screen pic?
[Desire Themes and Apps] ianofaraby:
Lekky, can you confirm that the original status bar on 2.6 is white. The settings you have modified are to change text colors to white on a black status bar.

Is there a setting specifically to change the status bar color or is it part of your update file. Thanks
[Desire Themes and Apps] le3ky:
my update.zip, just flash it.

yep

you need to flash the zip and also apply the settings i listed too, also when you change the colours using the settings, they don't apply straight away, in fact might be good idea to restart phone to force them to refresh

Tajm and battstatt. Launcher pro with my icon set: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=748208

yep it is white, the setting to change status bar colour is:
[Desire Themes and Apps] DesirableHTC:
cheers lekky, will give it a go mate
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] fchipm:
I'm running the latest fresh froyo and would like to install the vanilla dialer. Is it possible? Which system apps would I need to remove and replace?

Figured I would rip the dialer from cm6 but don't know which HTC apks to remove.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] barnacles10:
first I must remind you, you will have the dialer, but the in call screen will stay htc.

Heres the phone apk if you wanna try n push it
[myTouch 3G Slide Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shorteeb21:
Just wondering about all the mac users out there and what app they use to manage partitioning on SD cards???
[Droid 2 Accessories] thelolotov:
Since the Droid 2 has a slightly different keyboard than the Droid, does anyone know if the Game Gripper for the Droid works with the Droid 2? Thanks!
[Droid 2 Accessories] thelolotov:
Due to the lack of responses, I decided to bite the bullet and just buy one, just got here today, and the verdict is:

Mostly, the problem is the left dpad, it is a bit too far to the right of the key it's assigned to, making it hard to press, but it may be fixable with a bit of plastic or something.
[Droid 2 Accessories] tgwaste:
just fill out their form to request one specifically for the droid 2. thats what i did. im sure they will make one.

what i love about the d2 is the keyboard rows are offset allowing A/W/S/Z to be used as a nice little dpad.

still would like a GG for D2 though :)
[Droid 2 Accessories] mcmillanje:
Its been released in case you don't know yet. ;) check their site. Its awesome and has 2 more buttons than gg for d1