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[EVO 4G Accessories] Dissenter:
I totally agree, but I assume they are way past that stage in the design by now.

I wonder if anyone makes a simple "cover" for this lens that would work regardless of the battery cover/case... (time to waste another hour on Google heh)
[EVO 4G Accessories] nabbed:
me:

powermat:
[EVO 4G Accessories] Childofthehorn:
Man, that is downright insulting email on the behalf of Powermat. No respect, poorly worded, and no reflection on having read the email AT ALL! For a relatively small company who is not making a unique product (many inductive chargers out there - energizer, palm, madcats, etc) and who is in the premium market with premium consumers....

There is no consideration for that fact that you as a customer are sending in based on what other customers on this thread have taken the time to consider. I can guarantee you that they have seen this thread, even the OP hinted at it.

I understand that they might have legal issues with people presenting their unsolicited ideas, but it is NOT an original idea and has been used in many other products before them. Why would you NOT want any feedback from your customers, customers certainly know better than company does. I say that as someone who works for an american manufacturing/design company.

Please, just listen to your customers!

I do like the product that Powermat provides and it wins on compatibility by far, but C'mon guys?
[EVO 4G Accessories] DomSim:
asked before, but maybe no one knows, is the "dongle" a pass through design so a normal charger can still be used unimpeded?

also, is the inductive charging strong enough to couple and charge through a case? cause i would just modify my existing seidio case to fit it but would need to know that the charging would still work through it
[EVO 4G Accessories] VW91N3:
Companies are hamstrung on what they can listen to or look at from outsiders. If they build a product, and Joe Smith comes in and says, "Hey, I sent you that idea", they're in a corner. Their only out is to avoid acknowledgment of any outside design or concepts.

If you want to place blame, look at the lawyers. They're who bring us this kind of crap:

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2010/04/lawnmower_settlement.html
[EVO 4G Accessories] Childofthehorn:
I understand the legal issues, that was in my post.

What I do not understand is why they did so in such a rude manner. If this is how you treat your customers when your customer is trying to be nice, it does not speak well as to how you will try to talk to them once they have a problem with your product. Stuff like this does not bring confidence to the customer service side, even if the customer service is good!

They problem that I have with it is that they clearly did not read the message at all, and then rudely sent a poorly written reply that must have been constructed by a 12yo intern. I am sure that this happens all the time but the message back should have read like this:

"

Hello,

Thank You John for your input about the *Product Name Here* and continued interest in Powermat products. While we do love hearing from our customers with feedback and input, unfortunately we cannot take into consideration any unsolicited original ideas or improvements to existing or up-coming products from outside the company or our employees. This does also include any original artwork or designs.

At Powermat we strive for better products to fit more of our customers needs and lifestyles. Our engineers are hard at work making the products that you use better and will continue to do so.

If you ever have a problem with Powermat products, please see our Support page at http://www.powermat.com/us/support/ or call us at 1-888-856-6783 for live support.

Thank you for your interest,

Powermat "

Just as simply worded and vague enough to be used on several other similar emails with a tiny space which shows that you cared enough to read a bit of the email.

BTW: Powermat you can take this email... I am pretty sure that any 16yo could have written it.
[EVO 4G Accessories] kudosmog:
You hit the nail on the head.

I got a bad feeling when I read that original email response. I was actually put off about half way through the text and didn't even want to read anymore. I've always been on the fence about powermat, and customer service could easily push me either way.
[EVO 4G Accessories] skantman69:
I sent all of this to my guy at powermat. I agree with the camera lens protector but this is not a case its a replacement back. I'm not saying this for sure but I believe a case like the body glove might make an appearance custom fit for the powermat adapter. The dongle is not a pass through but it does unplug and hang by a little plastic tab so its not lost. Once unplugged you can plug car charger our data cable. The email that was sent back to you is garbage and I can tell you they do listen so keep the suggestions coming and I will keep forwarding it on. Thanks guys.

Sent from your Moms EVO using 4G speed
[EVO 4G Accessories] DomSim:
thank you for the reply about the "dongle" question though why not just get rid of the dongle and have the circled ribbon cable part drop down in between the contacts on the battery and device? seems like it would be a simple solution and get rid of the dongle. i for one, can tell you that if this comes out with the "dongle" this is exactly what im going to do.

edit: guess maybe for saftey? going through the usb allows the device to regulate the charging? hmmmm maybe it is the only way as there is no "communication" between the charging plate and device so the charger could not regulate it or stop charging when it is full. hmmm damn
[EVO 4G Accessories] mike827:
My source at best buy just told me they got a shipment of the evo power mat adder. I can only assume it still haas that annoying dongle. We could always take a page from the palm touchstone mods and solder the less to the usb leads on the inside of the device...
[EVO 4G Accessories] d11dog11:
Saw it today. Still has the micro usb plug in. very nice though.

Swyped with my Evo 4g running Myns warm two point two rls 1
[EVO 4G Accessories] bitcherosion:
new powermat adapters for evo and hd2 on amazon...

Amazon has the new powermat adapters listed, but not in stock yet.

39.99 for the adapter.

59.99 for the adapter + single slot powermat.

To the OP: do you know if the adapter interferes with the compass function?
[EVO 4G Accessories] bsod169:
Engadget posted something about this today http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/15/iphone-4-evo-4g-powermats-arrive-at-best-buy/
[EVO 4G Accessories] John Kotches:
I don't suppose that a palm touchstone charger would work would it?

Theyre available cheap ($17) ...

Swyped on my PC36100 using tapatalk!
[EVO 4G Accessories] bsod169:
here ya go http://www.goodandevo.net/2010/06/h...rk-with-palm-touchstone-wireless-charger.html
[EVO 4G Accessories] millerd79:
I tried this hack and fried my phone....thank god I had insurance:)
[EVO 4G Accessories] Mayonesa:
i would buy this... i have wanted to use this for a while.. not having to plug the phone in to charge is nice.

i do use a case on my phone.. .active and rugged. i change...

my only worry is that it wont charge using these cases
[EVO 4G Accessories] red04r1:
powermat??

now if I have a infinity carbon case.. i take it i cant get a powermat adapter to work can i...?
[EVO 4G Accessories] DomSim:
bought it, but going to return it. the dongle is obnoxious. we all know we have to live a tethered life or carry a pocket full of batteries if you use your phone a lot. unless you can afford to have a charging station everywhere you go you will get sick of plugging and unplugging the stupid dongle. btw, it is slightly thicker than the stock battery cover and the camera lens sits flush and should be protected.

edit: added pictures, you can see that the camera most definitely should be fine.
[EVO 4G Accessories] snowwy66:
i don't think i'd worry about the lens. my phone gets man handled literally and thinking about the lens is something that never crosses my mind. i just put the phone down anywhere, anyway. i work construction. with lots of dirt and dust flying around. the phone sits in the truck. lots of times it's on the lens becuase it's the most protruding point. nothing i can do about it.

i've had my evo since day 1. pic quality is just as good now as it was brand new. there are no blemishes or scratches or anything that pops up in any pics.

you all are worrying too much about nothing. :)
[EVO 4G Accessories] nabbed:
You might be a redneck if...
[EVO 4G Accessories] :
Lol. Be nice.

Sent while sitting on the toilet.
[EVO 4G Accessories] I[E:
shouldn't, the reason the palm hack does is because of the steel plates for the magnetic base
[EVO 4G Accessories] URABUS0924:
So is it USB or AC charging?
[EVO 4G Accessories] DomSim:
it showed as ac on mine but i didnt have it long enough to go through a complete charge to see if it really was. may buy it again if someone finds out how to get rid of the dongle thing
[EVO 4G Accessories] cyberone3:
was thinking since its magnetic induction to usb why couldn't we remove the charging components from the back cover and use a case like the seidio active limited that has a backbone and connect it to the backbone which would be outside of the gel skin hence no problems with a case
[EVO 4G Accessories] DomSim:
does anyone know if it is unsafe to run the 5 volts from the back plate straight to the batteries terminals? im pretty sure lithium batteries need to be regulated when charging no?
[EVO 4G Accessories] awenthol:
Just pre-ordered from Amazon...can't wait to give it a try...

Solder it to the USB plug if anything. No, you cannot go straight to the battery!!
[EVO 4G Accessories] ryedunn:
Interesting point... since I charge both at work and at home, unless I buy two of them I see this being more of a problem than anything.
[EVO 4G Accessories] awenthol:
Yep...I've considered that as well and plan on forking over the extra dough for a second mat...
[EVO 4G Accessories] John Kotches:
I was talking about putting a powermat receiver equipped phone onto a touchstone charger.

They are both induction based but that doesn't mean they will work together.

That would make for a cheap 2nd charger solution.

Swyped on my PC36100 using tapatalk!
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ilgreco112:
hello! I dropped My x1 today, and I can't turn it on, I mean it turns on, the screens illuminates but nothing is displayed ... I can't' see multicolor screen when I press volume down+power buttons, I can't even Task29 or reflash it ... but when I turn it on without screen I can get calls but no answer because touchscreen or buttons wont work... can anyone help me? thanks!

EDIT: I think I can Task29 and reflash It I just had a battery problem so I couldnt keep the phone ON for long, but I dont have screen anyway... I had seen a thread with kind of this problem but cant find it :s
[Galaxy S I9000 General] brunes:
My SGS was just sent out for a 1.5 week repair job due to it being unable to boot. I got it back Tuesday.

Now, despite a good battery charge, the phone seems to have shut down while in my pocket. It has done this 3 times over the past two days.

I take it out of my pocket, push the power button, nothing happens. It only comes back on if I hold the button in for 2-3 seconds to power-cycle, or take out the battery.

I am at my wits end, is there any Android logs or (something like /var/log/messages in Linux) so I can see if the kernel is crashing? Or anyone have other ideas? I really don't want to mail it away again if I don't have to.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Valeo:
There's already a thread for this issue: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=8293501

To summarise, either get it replaced or wait until Froyo is released (:rolleyes:) and hope that that fixes it.
[General Questions and Answers] Spacedllama:
Hi guys, Sorry If I am in the wrong section but I am looking for some help, To check my balance my network (2 degrees an nz network) requires you to call *100#*1 it then sends a message to your phone with your balance. Alternatively I can call *100# then a menu pops up and asks me to either input 1 for balance or 2 for topup. Once I input 1 and press ok I get USSS error service not supported. I am looking for a way to get around this. So i have a few questions.

1. Is there a patch for this available for windows mobile 6.5?

2. Would this type of message count as an mms? Because I do not have that set up.

3. Are There any applications that will work on my wqvga device to keep track of balance? (customizable pricing etc.)

Thanks for any help.

Also yes I have tried speaking to 2 degrees, They weren't too helpful.
[General Questions and Answers] Spacedllama:
Bump, Anybody?
[General Questions and Answers] reflexivemedia:
it's not *100#*1 , but *100*1#.

so the # will only be present once, at the end of the number.. before any option you enter *.... you can call numbers like *100*1*3*2*1#

that's the equivalent of calling *100#, then choosing option 1... waiting... choosing option 3... waiting... etc, you get the drill :)
[General Questions and Answers] Spacedllama:
Yes sorry you are right. However when I call this number it still doesn't work =(
[HD2 General] gillgrylls:
The threads mentioning this is true. I called earlier this morning and in about 5 minutes an HTC rep took my address and said a replacement Class 4 Micro SD Card would be sent to me within 10 days. I have read there might be some delays but thats fine. They are replacing the card and you dont even have to send the original one back!

in the USA call 888-356-2375

They only asked me for my IMEI and what the problem was with the phone/card. Then they asked where i purchased and how long ago I purchased. I only bought the phone back in May 2010 from Tmobile website as upgrade. That was it. She asked for my shipping address and in about 5 minutes it was done.

So if you would like to get a new Class 4 16GB card call and get it over with. I suppose its a known issue with the cards that shipped with the phones. I didnt have to update my Stock ROM to the Tmobile update because it was already applied to my phone. Instead though I opted to install Energy ROM.

Ive had some freezing issues lately. So getting the new card, about to head to the store to get a new SIM because mine is about 5 years old and they said it would be free to replace so im going now. already done the Task 29 w/o MTTY so i figure last resort I will just try a totally different ROM, go back to the stock ROM (but cant run android on it) or just have TMO replace it.

---------------------------------------------------------

UPDATE 10/11/2010

many HD2 owners have reported that HTC is no longer offering the free cards. instead they want you to send in your card for replacement or give a credit card # to expedite your replacement order.

Guess those like myself that ordered early got lucky!

Sorry to the rest of you guys/gals that wanted the card.

If your card is defective though just send it in for replacement. Its better than nothing!
[HD2 General] ttownfeen:
So you just called in and demanded a new SD card?
[HD2 General] agentaaron:
What did you tell them was wrong with the phone/card?

Thanks...
[HD2 General] gillgrylls:
I just told them the phone was freezing and that I read about the known issue with the class 2 cards sent with the phones.

So they quickly just replaced it and said it would come Fed Ex. I didn't demand it just asked about it and they replaced it
[HD2 General] pyrorob:
just fyi, not all csr agents are informed of this, the first one i got said that they weren't and only defective cards that dont work were being replaced, i called back a few minutes later and got a csr that took my info and got it all set up within 5 minutes.. i should get it in 3-5 days.

So, if you get a clueless csr first, hang up and try again!
[HD2 General] smartphonedummy:
holy ****

this is real deal. took me 2 minutes and its on its way.
[HD2 General] agentaaron:
Thanks for the info...mine is on its way :)
[HD2 General] aaronkt:
thanks for the new card

same. done. to easy. said possible delay and on back order. thanks for the heads up.
[HD2 General] juggs:
Thanks! Will have one in a few weeks as they're backordered.
[HD2 General] gprash:
wow ... this sounds great ... i have been meaning to get myself a better card for a while now. I got my phone off ebay. I dont know where it was bought and when it was bought, though the seller claimed it was hardly a week old when I bought it. Is this information required ? Or I could just tell them the IMEI number and ask for a replacement ?

Thanks !
[HD2 General] RedmanOPG:
:D Yeah buddy, took 3 minutes and the new card is gonna be shipped as soon as stock is replenished. Thank you for sharing!;)
[HD2 General] gillgrylls:
My Thanks Goto....

http://community.htc.com/na/htc-forums/windows-phone/f/90/t/1651.aspx

a member at the HTC forums named Spiked that provided this information. I found this thread on there and decided to go for broke and try it!

Glad you all are getting a new card as well!!

Not only am I getting a new card but I had to break down and call Tmobile to get a new device. Mine just freezes after any ROM flash so its back to my Blackberry 8520 for a few days!

Cheers!
[HD2 General] juggs:
All I can say is that they did ask where it was purchased. Try it and tell them eBay, what do you have to lose?
[HD2 General] M&ate:
So, I just got my order in, and it's shipping! But, I talked to the CSR, and she said that shes "not aware of a class 4 replacement, but that sandisk had sent them class 2's that were supposedly better."

Now, I dont know if she just had no clue what she was talking about, or if she was on her game.

So I'll wait and see I guess, but we may be receiving another class 2. I dont really mind though, free SD card! Woot! THANKS OP!
[HD2 General] ctt0002:
I just want to double check but are we suppose to call htc tech support or tmobile tech support? thanks
[HD2 General] htcfreak:
Well is this free SD card only for the people in the US or also for Rest of the World..???

Anybody outside US tried it as yet..???

I am from INDIA, so can anybody gimme an update on that if any..???

PS: - I have a contracted T-Mobile HD2 from the UK, which is unlocked & being used in INDIA
[HD2 General] gillgrylls:
Call the number I included in post 1. It is HTC you are calling not Tmobile. It is HTCs number for Tmobile RMA and repairs.
[HD2 General] gillgrylls:
heartsurfer, I'm not sure. If its tmobile phone I would gather u could get one. Doesn't hurt to try.
[HD2 General] anhyeuemmaimai:
Since I read the forums and the known issues with the SD cards, I just replaced mine with a 16GB class 6 card that I have ordered before for use with a LG KM900 Arena.

Even with the class 6 card I can barely get above 4.3mb transfer rate to the card when it is in the HD2. the KM900 pulled data at almost 6MB/sec with the same card
[HD2 General] prudviraj:
Guys.. i talked to HTC and was offered replacement. but unfortunately it is a class 2 card they will be sending.. they said they will never ship out the class 4 card as they have guidelines on sending the class 2 card.. so not sure how the other guys managed.. but i still feel they will ship the class2 card for everyone..

So let me know if i am wrong..
[HD2 General] gillgrylls:
I guess Class 2 or 4 an extra free card is worth the phone call! lol. I ordered mine last week so hopefully after they replenish their stock I will get mine in. Just got my replacement HD2 in today and its working great on the Elegancia ROM.
[HD2 General] supreme40cal:
I talked to 4 different people before I was offered a new card. I went from customer service, to tech support, to the accessories dept.....finally I just hung up and called back and then I finally got someone that was willing to help. I guess it helped a little that I put on my Barry White, come here and lets get it on voice with the lady on the other end. LOL she was really helpful though. She asked me a few questions and then told me I should get a new card within 3-5 days!
[HD2 General] zephr5:
New sd card from htc

Same here first rep said that they werent just gonna replace my card and told me to soft reset then hard reset i did neither. He said he could only send me to tech support. I called back and told the new rep I read on the internet that the SD CARD THAT SHIPPED IS DEFECTIVE OR FAULTY??? He said i could help and asked for the imei number then he was done card ON ITS WAY YAY! If at first you dont succeed try again.
[HD2 General] kungfubass1961:
so has anyone gotton the replacement sd card and is it doing the hd2 any good,
[HD2 General] chrisrj28:
That ish was funny as hell. I got a guy so that would not have worked but he was helpful.
[HD2 General] supreme40cal:
Yeah they hit me with that ol bs too. Then they said I would have to send the phone in....lol. Then when I got to the accessories dept, she wanted to transfer me back to tech support...smh. Luckily they never asked me for the IME number until I called back.
[HD2 General] Shawner:
I can confirm that the order process is painless. The only problem that I encountered is that the comptuer system was running slow (I suppose I was fighting other XDA members for LAN bandwidth).
[HD2 General] WMabuser:
Htc replacing 16gb micro sd card for tmous htc hd2 owners

Thanks for the info! I have had issues with the microSD card that came with my HTC HD2 so I've been using a 8GB card I had in my previous TP2. If you are having problems with your card definitely worth the 5-10 mins to call. They are backed up, but said should ship w/in the next 2 weeks. Look forward to putting a couple more movies and junk on my card! Thanks!!!!:)
[HD2 General] Loudaman:
Much thanks for the info

To the originator of this thread ... thank you very much! Just called the number and started to ask the csr a question about the phone, and she just asked me for the phone's serial number, told me the card was on backorder, and that I should be getting it in several weeks. Also told me not to send the old one back. Worked like a charm!! Thanks again. Good looking out. I also asked about any upcoming phones ... she said the G2, another Touch phone, and MAYBE another HDxx. So who knows??
[HD2 General] myzombiebrain:
Worked great!

I called the number this morning and told them I read on T-Mobiles website that their had been a recall on my memory card and that I had been having issues saving stuff to it. She said no problem, took down my info and ordered a new one. They said it would be 1-2 weeks and that I could dispose of my old one once it came. Thanks for this thread.
[HD2 General] zmattmanz:
I'm going to be bitter until I get mine fixed. I loathe you all. ;)
[HD2 General] nrfitchett4:
i am getting 2 cards replaced (out of 3 phones).

I had just recently gotten 1 card replaced (it completely corrupted, wouldn't even format), and just got it in the mail about 1 week ago. It was a 16gb samsung card (instead of sandisk). I read on another thread that someone this week just got a samsung class2 as well.

I asked about the rma paperwork to return the corrupt card and was told they are not requiring old card to be sent in anymore (original rma was 2months ago, great backorder!) which is why I didn't get paperwork.

When I asked about the reason that htc is finally fixing this problem (known pretty much since tmous hd2 launch), she said they had found a software problem with the sandisk cards that had been repaired. She said that she wasn't tech savvy, but that is what she was told and that I would be getting similar sandisk class2 replacements, that had the software error fixed. I said fine, whatever, I was just tired of constantly having to scandisk my cards.

She did say they were backordered so hopefully it isn't another 2 months this time.

I will update when I get the cards in.
[HD2 General] zokifcrs:
What type of card (mark) the best for this phone?

Apacer, Kingston, SanDisk...

Thanks!