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[EVO 4G General] jxr94:
Well, my screen isn't 100% even, like the top is a little lower than then bottom, and the bottom right is perfectly flush with the bezel. I dont' have any light leakage at all, so will it rise up anymore, or is my glass just slightly lopsided? BTW this is my 3rd day owning the phone, and i have a hardware rev 0003. Also, i don;t think i have any give on my bottom left side, so its probly nothing, but i want some other input
[EVO 4G General] mrmomoman:
I would just note that with Sprint or someone at the place you purchased it from. If it doesn't light leak or lift then you are good to go. I had mine replaced and it is not perfect but its close. I know many of want our phones to be perfect but we end up marring it, scratching it or something ooner or later. So enjoy it and as long as it doesn't lift who cares about the slight imperfection. ;)
[EVO 4G General] jxr94:
Yea there is no light leakage, so i guess im just anxious about other peoples issue, and i will have a case soon so it won't even be an issue. Thanks for the response!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigdessert:
sorry for such a noob question, but right now I had a odin3 stock flashed jh6 captivate and used rom manager to update to jh7. I want to reflash to stock again, but want to flash directly to jh7.

Is it possible to flash directly to jh7 and bypass jh6 altogether?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maximus-dev:
This:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=790080

Should basically be that... except that it comes rooted already.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zilch25:
You also have the option of using the new "Kies Mini" to perform the update "officially":

http://www.all-samsungphones.com/samsung-captivate-i897-kies-ver-10082-8-1-software-download.html/
[Epic 4G Accessories] Pops_G:
Just ordered and installed Realook screen protectors and I couldn't be more pleased. I have used other screen protection from Zagg and Sprint and I did not like them nearly as much. I will do my best to describe what its like but you really need to see it in person.

Feel:

The material is a firm plastic that when applied feels nearly the same as the bare glass. I did not like Zagg because it felt soft and textured like an orange peel. This stuff is 95% the same feel as glass and I waited 20 days before installing it, so I have a good level of comparison.

Look:

Clear as glass. I have not yet tested what effects it has on glare, but there is no noticeable difference indoors. Also it is ready to go 30 seconds after installing. All you need to do is push out the large air bubbles. It doesn't take 1 or 2 days to settle like some other protectors. Other people in this thread reported a rainbow reflection in the sun light when the screen is off.

Installation:

Before I started I ran the shower on hot to fill the bathroom with some steam to settle the dust. There is nothing that will bother me more than a single spec of dust under a screen protector, I will obsess about it to no end. Due to my rough and dry hands I am a dust machine and I have never failed to get at least 1 piece of dust under every screen protector I have installed. This time was no different. I mis-aligned the screen on installation and had to peel it back, when I did 1 spec of dust planted itself. I used a piece of tape they include in the box to peel back the screen, and another piece of tape to pull off the dust and it was clean. I am sooo happy about this point. Other protectors I used with adhesive would grab onto dust and never let go. Since it does not use adhesive so it is easy to put on and peel back off if you made a mistake.

The Bad:

Back button less responsive. It will still work on the first touch every time, but you do need to touch a little harder than before.

Box Includes:

2

screen protectors.

1 Wet wipe

1 Plastic card to push out air

2 pieces of tape(if needed)

1 microfiber cloth(to clean the screen before and after installation)

Sorry for the slightly blurry photos. Taken with another Epic4G and it doesn't like to focus on close ups.

$11 at Amazon
[Epic 4G Accessories] churro7:
does it make the screen fuzy?
[Epic 4G Accessories] Pops_G:
Perfectly clear. I wish I had a better camera to show it.

edit: I just discovered macro mode in the camera settings. I will post more photos soon.
[Epic 4G Accessories] mi7chy:
Returned the Sprint speckled ones that was degrading display quality to the local Sprint store and am awaiting delivering of Realook for both Samsung Epic and Panasonic GF1 camera. Realook sounds like the best option and value out right now for the Epic until Steinheil Ultra Oleophobic is made available for comparison.
[Epic 4G Accessories] churro7:
a holes wouldnt take mine back
[Epic 4G Accessories] imdshiznit:
+1 for Realook! Best screen protector i have used. Same experience as Pops.
[Epic 4G Accessories] jasonsf:
I also went to Realook after Skinomi. Love Realook! Slick, smooth feel like the original glass. Relatively easy to apply. No screen degradation. Wonderful, all around.
[Epic 4G Accessories] churro7:
does no opening for cam hinder it?
[Epic 4G Accessories] NeonMonster:
Anyone want to trade their spare ReaLook for a pair of PhantomSkinz screens? :)
[Epic 4G Accessories] tonysohn:
I also have the Realook on my phone and it's absolutely great.

But since no one actually pointed out the cons, I'll try to list a few:

- It's not a PERFECT fit so you'll find gaps on all four sides. I'm concerned that dust may eventually get stuck in those gaps.

- I don't exactly remember how the bare screen was now that I have the Realook on, but I think the Realook makes the screen a little more "reflective".

- Under artificial lights (esp. fluorescents), you'll notice the interference patterns like straight rainbows. Hard to explain but people with screen protectors on any phone may have seen them before.

- The capacitive buttons become less responsive meaning that you'll have to push them harder.
[Epic 4G Accessories] jasonsf:
Doesn't seem to. It is pretty optically clear. With 640x480, you probably wouldn't notice if there was any difference anyway.

I agree with all of those. I only have a gap on the bottom, though. Left and right seem to be exact.

I see the rainbow effect but it doesn't seem to cause any problem for me. I really don't notice it unless the display is off.

I do have the less responsive buttons, especially the back button. I'm wondering if I could slice off the bottom centimeter of the protector smoothly enough to make it worth trying.

Jason
[Epic 4G Accessories] IBNobody:
I like it, but...

It's harder to clean than the Gorilla Glass of the Epic. It also has more friction than the Gorilla Glass. Your fingers won't glide across it as effortlessly. Finally, it has slightly rough edges that you can feel.

I should sell my unused RL screen for 5 bucks or something. Do people typically do that with their unused protectors?
[Epic 4G Accessories] Comando156:
Just ordered mine from amazon after reading this thread, i hope it is as good as you say it is. I have used Zagg a few times before, and Skinomi twice, and BodyGuardz on my nexus one. my favorite was BodyGuardz, but for 10 bucks i think it is worth trying this one. ill give feedback when it gets here in a few days.
[Epic 4G Accessories] jasonsf:
If anyone wants another (good) opinion, here's a review from ppcgeeks.
[Epic 4G Accessories] rmartinez2:
I posted my review on realook a while back on ppcgeeks. Best protector ever IMO. http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/sprint-ep...king-screen-protector-tips-4.html#post1942030

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[Epic 4G Accessories] churro7:
i use skinomi very nice and slick
[Epic 4G Accessories] Masterface7:
I might give real look another chance but I used one on my touch pro 2 for a few months it looks and feels absolutely great however when i took it off today there was definitely some residue left behind. Swiping on the screen was not as smooth as when i first bought it. I just got my epic today and blew the installation of the clarivue protector. I don't think reallook has no adhesive, I think it has some adhesive so before I give them a try again i am gonna try boxwave and clarivue 1 more time.
[Epic 4G Accessories] jemarent:
the best protector IMO

I agree that the Realook protectors are the best. I installed mine a week ago and i'm really liking it. The look is awesome, the fit is perfect and it doesn't really have much more drag then the naked glass. The one issue is the fingerprints and oil residue. I can tell you that the phone is much more difficult to keep clean with the Realook, but that's not big of a deal. I used to just use my shirt or pants to wipe the phone clean, and now i have to use a microfiber. Even then it takes about two to three times the effort to get the oils off. I would still recommend this product.
[Epic 4G Accessories] BopChie:
I just got my real look in today (ordered thursday night) and i have a 10% off coupon code if anyone plans on getting one via amazon before the 30th.. pm me if anyone wants the code...

ordered from same link the OP posted $11 shipped so coupon will drop a buck off.. nothing much but I figured id throw it up here

UPDATE:the coupon is spoken for.
[Epic 4G Accessories] Comando156:
Ok i need to first say Pops_G you rock for informing me about this screen protector, and your method with the shower was genius, wish i did that when i installed all the other screen protectors in my past. On to my experience...

I just got the Realook Screen protector today, and i previously stated in a prior reply, i have tried zagg invisible shields, BodyGuardz ( OLD FAVORITE ) and Skinomi. The application of the Realook Screen protector was hands down, the Easiest ever, i didn't think it could go that fast. And in terms of how it looks and feels, I could not believe my eyes. You seriously cannot tell when looking at the screen that there is a protector on there. Zagg, Bodyguardz, Skinomi all have, in some regard, no matter how small, a orange peel effect, where there are small ripples in the screen from the water that is used in the installation process, they go away in time, but it is slightly noticeable. They also feel rubbery and take away from the graceful movements of the screen. Plus you have to turn off the phone, pull batter, use a water/soap spray mixture, worry about air bubbles, let it dry 24 to 48 hours, and wake a week plus for the solvent to evaporate. I had this Realook applied in 5 minutes, it would of been less, but i was super anal about making sure not a spec of dust was on the screen. lol.

Now this is just my first impression, after a hour or so of use. It is plastic which makes it feel very much like the original screen, although im sure that will allow the screen protector to scratch, unlike zagg, bodyguardz, and skinomis rubber film where they wont, unless you really try. And also it does show the finger oils more than the actual glass does. I am ok with this becasue that is the purpose of the protector, to get scratched and not the actual screen, Plus i have a backup because 2 came in the pack. GREAT DEAL. Second, i only see this screen protector working for phones that have a completely flat screen and have some sort of small lip around the phone. For Example: I dont think it would work best on a palm pre, which has no lip, and then it could be more easily peeled off down the line. But for the Epic 4g... Seriously im in love.

Thanks again Pops_G
[Epic 4G Accessories] mi7chy:
Please consider applying it after taking a shower and not waste precious water by letting it run just to install a screen protector.
[Epic 4G Accessories] shortyboy:
just got mine in...i never get it right on good and this screen protector was soooo forgiving...after giving up on the first one,i put the second one on and messed that one up too,but used the tape method to get every single peice lint out..i used the 2 tapes given in the pack,one on each end of the phone..and slowly took each lint off the screen protector...big ups to this company..plus theyre washable..
[Epic 4G Accessories] akei1:
bump

Just got a realook screen protector from amazon. Was easier to apply than I thought. I noticed dust and lint doesn't stick to the realook surface as much as it did with no screen protector.

Some things I don't like: Slight rainbow colors if light is reflected in the right conditions, and smudges are slightly more noticeable.

For $11 total with a pack of 2 screen protectors it's alrightie

Got a coupon with the order that I'd thought I'd share for someone who wants to try it out:

10% off realook products at Amazon (expires 12/31/2010, 1-time use?)

2ZDLV2W5
[Epic 4G Accessories] Xerloq:
I have one. I don't like how easily it scratches. The Zaggs at least sort of healed themselves. It also gets really oily compared to glass and is harder to clean than the screen. I've got gaps that attract fuzz around the edges. I'm just not that impressed.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] mclord:
Hello everyone, I just wonder why I can not run task29 over my sprint TP2.

I have tried several times,but everytime it said: ERROR [244] INVALID MODEL ID
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] jstn76rs:
did you unlock your phone first?
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] mclord:
You mean HSPL for roms? I've done that. But it's not security unlocked.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] razorloves:
invalid model id means you're using the gsm version. get the right one and it will work. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=656245
[Epic 4G General] brianhuangbh:
Hi, like most of you, I have never used the little smiley button on the keyboard, and probably never will. I would much rather have that button go to messages, or something like that. Quick Launch, under the settings, does not let me assign any applications to any keys that are not alphanumerical. Would there be a way to remap that key, and bind it so that if i press it, it would take me right to messages?
[Epic 4G General] smeyerhuky:
qwerty.kl

in /system/etc/keyboards there is a file called qwerty.kl you can adb pull it and then edit it in a plain text editor. change the key # (whatever number for SMILEY) from SMILEY to Whatever ( I have mine set to work as the @ key.)

dont forget to adb push it back change wont take effect till you restart
[Epic 4G General] brianhuangbh:
Hmmm...There is no way to bind a specific key to open an application in android?
[Epic 4G General] RTbar:
can you post a how to for this
[Epic 4G General] smeyerhuky:
sure but it will have to be a bit later... I'm on the road

ps this works using a different .kl for the bottom 4 buttons too... I have my rarely used search button as the end call button
[Epic 4G General] thearchon:
Yeah, I would like to make that change too. Does anyone actually use the smiley button? Are smiley buttons standard in Korea or something?
[Epic 4G General] Johnny Cakes:
+1 Feel free to really "dumb it down" so a noob like me can do it. I've asked about this repeatedly and you are the first person with an answer.
[Epic 4G General] smeyerhuky:
updated

Created a thread for it. Please ask questions there in the future...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=8445256#post8445256
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] KGBxxx:
What's up all. Looking for someone to help out on this.

I've been trying to find a way to make the status bar semi-transparent. (not notification bar) Is there a way to flash a zip file and have the status bar transparent or half way so the wallpaper is showing. This will make the screen look bigger and the over look on sense themes will be sweet.

I'm using the mannup revolution theme that comes with redemption rom.

Any ideas? Thanks!

Sent from my phone

Redemption Rom

BFS #4 Kernel

2.0.5 Radio

8"
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] Kev13Dd:
The best example I can find is this:

xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=7601685#post7601685

It would be awesome if someone could make a standalone zip (the one in the post includes the round battery indicator) with just the transparency

Lots of transparency mods don't include transparency on the item backgrounds, and that one does. Pretty awesome

K
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] mb02:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=747731&highlight=transparent+status
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] KGBxxx:
Thanks for the help guys!!! This will get me started. I tried flashing the the transparent bar over Redemption rom with the incredible revolution theme and the bar was only transparent when the phone was in lock. After I unlock the phone it went back to the black status bar. Might have been because I removed rosie to only use launchepro. I'll mess around with this and post if I get anywhere.

I'm surprised there are not more themes with an option for the semi-transparent status bar. Even the semi status bar when phone is locked looked awsome.

If any one has any other ideas, please post them. Thanks!!!
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] Teh_Higgins:
It only fully works when using the sense launcher.

I would use it, but it removes any rosie mods (such as the manup sexy rosie skin) when applied so i haven't been able to use it lately.
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] KGBxxx:
Yeah same here. I wish it was as simple as flashing a zip to change the script in a current theme framework.

Sent from my DI

Redemption Rom

King CFS #4 Kernel

2.15 Radio and .92 hboot

Removed Rosie - LauncherPro

8"
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] lviv73:
Privet,its in services.jar file its simple to mod but i dint know what line it is that makes it transparent.The mod you have becomes clear with lwp's also.
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] bilbobrian:
I've been messing with this for a while, I've got mine transparent, but it turns out launcher pro doesn't support the transparencies. As soon as I install launcher pro it goes solid black.
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] SLOflatlander:
really? i didnt think launcher pro had any affect on the notifications bar
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] KGBxxx:
Yeah I had the same issue. I'm using the redmptive rom now with the matted blues theme. I edited the theme to have the transparent bar and decided not to use launcher pro anymore.
[Droid Incredible Themes and Apps] JoeyBones1:
Do it through ninja morph... worked for me. Only issue is that all of the notifications for battery and signal have black backgrounds that you'll have to fix as well.
[Palm Treo Pro] gtavc:
is there any software yet?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cull3n:
I've red about everything, ever to hit the internet about rooting and rom-ing my Desire and I just think I might have red to much.

What I want to do:

* Root it.

* Cyanogenmod it.

My questions:

* I've red so many ways to root the phone, some ways were old, some new, but where can I find a simple and good guide for non-locked phone.

* I found about 6 versions of the Cyanogenmod, should I get the newest one or is there one more "stable"?

* I red that rooting the phone, voids warranty. If I root it and rom it, is there a way to get it completely back to stock "in case" if the screen, lets say.. dies? I've got 22 months left of the warranty and I'd love to not lose it.

* What rom would you personally recommend?

I'd love a piece of everyones mind! :o
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dsymbol:
I'm a total noob when it comes to this.

However, rooting is extremely easy with unrevoked 3.21 now. 1 click root.

if you decide to unroot it for warranty purpose, it's also easy too. I've done it 2 times just to switch the recoveries. You'll know what i'm talking about once you start rooting.

I have not tried Cyanogenmod, so no opinions on it.

I'm pretty conservative when it comes to tweaking the phone.

My personal preference is stock froyo 2.2.

& this's my route:

1. back up contacts

2. create a gold card.

then:

3. root using unrEVOked 3.21

4. Nanoid back up.

5. then install pre-rooted stock froyo 2.2 (2.10.405.2-initd-rooted-stock-v2.zip by teppic74)

6. partition SD card by ROM Manager downloaded from the Market

7. install Darktremor A2SD+

8. get used to staying up late messing around with the phone and/or cursing yourself for messing up the phone like me.

Root & Unroot.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ringer13:
i thought you didnt need a goldcard to use the unrevoked method?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newstar:
Well if your phone is branded then you must need a gold card ..

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[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adam.mt:
You sure? Still a newbie myself but I thought a gold card was only required to apply official HTC stock updates to a branded phone. Custom ROMs etc all work by

just

rooting with unrevoked.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EddyOS:
Gold card is for other HTC ROMs, custom ROMs should be fine so long as you can root
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] teppic74:
If you are using a branded phone it's a very good idea to make a goldcard before rooting in case you need to recover using an unbranded RUU.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cull3n:
Than you all for your post, but I've got one question since my main language isn't English, I don't quite get what branded phone is.

Anyone care to explain? =)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dsymbol:
The reason I suggest to make a gold card in case you want to unroot for warranty purpose.

I don't think rooting will void warranty, but just in case...

Also, if your phone is SLCD & you happened to RUU a wrong ROM, you might need a gold card to load another ROM.

& correct me if i'm wrong, if you want to change from 1 recovery to another. I think you'd need to unroot.

Well, at least that's my case. I couldn't flash Amon RA recovery using unrEVOked 3.21 on my rooted phone running ClockworkMod recovery. Maybe it's me, or my SLCD phone. Yes, i like to blame all mistakes i make on the SLCD.

Before unrEVOked 3.21, you couldn't root OTA Froyo 2.2.

So you'd need a gold card to downgrade from OTA Froyo 2.2 to Eclair 2.1 using teppic74's guide. Then root.

Anyways, I'm a newbie, so I'm keeping a gold card under my pillow just in case heheheh.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wilbur-force:
A 'branded' phone is one where Orange, or T-Mobile (ie one of the phone network companies) have added their own extras to the software and where the phone is locked to that particular network.

An unbranded phone is not locked to a specific network and has the 'raw' HTC built software.

Hope this helps :)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cull3n:
Aight, my phone is unbranded, is that better or worse? What are the benefits and faults?
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cull3n:
Ahh guess I'll just give up, going back to 2.1, gold carding, rooting, roming, backup, more and more problem, way to complex.

I build computers for living, very advanced Linux user and can fix about any problem there is for computers(you catch my drift..), yet I find this phone fairy tail way out of line.

Don't understand why there isn't just a simple Root for 2.2, basically its

1. Backup contacts (easy)

2. Create goldcard (here the problem starts..)

3. Download some program to root (fairly simple)

4. Download program to back up the phone (why isn't that build in the phone)

5. Download and install pre-rooted froyo (simple as long as I can find it)

6. Partition SD card by yet another program you'll need to download..

7. Install another program

8. Re experience the first week you got Linux..

I don't thing its worth the trouble since the phone is working fine right now..
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newstar:
Agree

And i still didnt get answer that unrevoked give only root or also custom recovery , i didnt need costom recovery i only need root .. cuz it can easily un root via ruu but i need root with stock recovery any idea ..

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[Fascinate Android Development] yankeeboy73:
So, I returned to stock, did the update, it failed - or so it seemed. The radio is DI01, but the stupid no service notification is still there. Is there a way to apply just the remaining update? I am already rerooted, launcherpro'd and just applied the deodexed rom - and dont want to do it all over again.