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[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] etjrowe:
http://www.stealthguards.com/index.php/t-mobile-g2-full-body-protection.html

These have to be the cheapest skins I've seen. Only pay shipping. $2.85 to Connecticut for me. I actually ordered 2 for $4.85

Haven't heard anything about their quality before, but if they are at least as good as other discount skins like BestSkinsEver, then I will be happy.

Zagg and the other more expensive skins are a complete rip off. So far this is also the first FULL cover skin I have seen for the G2.

I'll post pics and a review after I get them in a few days.

*UPDATE*

StealthGuards are not great. No where near "full protection" like Zagg or BSE. Didn't even finish installing because they aren't going to do what I want.

I'm actually using the T-mobile snap on gel skin (smells like ass when new, but fits great) and T-mobile anti-smear screen protectors (best I have used, amazingly). Got both cheap cause wifey's an employee.

Also, The snap on BodyGlove case T-mobile sells is twice as much as the gel one I have, and the fit sucks. It actually keeps the keyboard from opening all the way, making it wiggle forward and back.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] mcp2009:
I would not recommend these. Got 5 for my nexus and they all sucked. Main thing was the screen protector it looked horrible
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] NexVision:
Don't waste the shipping cost there horrible. Very poor quality there definitely not cut to fit. You will literally not even use it but just toss it.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] mtl171:
still waiting for Bestskinever. its literally the same as the invisible shield though it doesn't come with a spray bottle, squeegee and fancy packaging. and it cost about 1.3 that of invisible shield.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] batrad:
Orderd one.. lets see how they hold up..

Normally buy ZAGG's but their quality has been horrible lately

Hope these are a little better than the cheapo ones on eBay..
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] 84Gti Guy:
On my HD2 it looks great. Installation is the make or break for these. They are like the Zagg ones in feel and quality. i ordered 4 @ $8.85 Basically $2.85 shipping on the 1st one $2.00 for each additional one.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] bloqhead:
I'm always weary of anything that I have to adhere to my phone.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] -FuRBz-:
I wouldnt get them, i mean if they are handing them out for free something is wrong with them... i usually get zagg invisible shield
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] 84Gti Guy:
There is nothing wrong with them. My HD2 full body was free, just pay shipping. They do promos all the time on new/popular devices. if you pick a kindle or a laptop or gaming device, they are priced. they do it to get their name out there. these have less texture on the film than zagg does. its smoother in my opinion.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] vtmn215:
Just got this Stealth Guard In

Hey guys,

I just got this for my G2 and I would have to say that it doesn't protect as much as the BSE or ZAGG skins. IT seems as though their plotter that makes the 2d cuts to fit a 3d object isnt really equipped to do any type of compound curvature. I installed it because well, it's better than nothing until BSE has one.

Installation: Installing this skin is super easy because it doesn't cover any corners or edges.

Coverage: On the front, it covers the whole screen including the black edge and capacitive keys and the plastic area below the track pad.

On the back, it the aluminum batter plate, the flat surfaces of the soft plastic and the spaces above and below the volume key and micro-usb port.

It does not protect ANY corners!

So, if you plan on getting this case, be aware that it will protect your phone from normal scratches involved with placing your phone on its front or back but will not protect the edges sides and corners.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] unforgiven512:
On the front, can I use it as just a screen protector? I want a screen protector, not sure about the full body coverage. I dunno, I just ordered it, guess I'll see how I like it when I receive it. I mean, it was only $2.85 or so, so if I do not like it, it's a non-issue to pitch it and go buy a ZAGG or the T-Mo branded screen protector.

But the main thing I am interested in is screen protection
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] question.com:
I had one of these on my nexus and it sucked ass. Also got one for my friends vibrant. Def not worth it. Ill get a zagg for my phone. Remember, you get what you pay for.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] 84Gti Guy:
Received mine today and installed it. Easy install and looks good. screen protector fits perfect. Only thing is edges are not protected due to the roundness, also the metal around the screen is exposed because of the roundness also I assume.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Bishybob:
I got mine in the mail today. I had a really hard time with it. I got it on the battery protector okay, but it doesn't quite fit. One side is too long. It may shrink after drying.

It's wet application and I just could not bring myself to wet down my G2. You also have to squeegee the water out from under the cover once it is installed. I imagined drops of soapy water dropping down into the speaker grill while doing this. I attempted to put the back piece on. It is shaped like a "C" and goes around the battery cover and has a cut out for the camera. I tried and tried and just could not get it to fit right.

I think I will go to T-Mobile tomorrow and just get a screen protector, unless I can find someone to professionally install a full cover. So right now just the battery cover has the Stealth Guard on it. I'm okay with this for now.

I don't usually have trouble with these things, but this is my first wet install. I put a full decal set on my Cliq with no problems at all.... Dry install. It was from skinit.com and I really like it. I included some pictures of my Cliq because I really like the skin and I want to show it off :p So hopefully they get some in for the G2.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] 84Gti Guy:
I did say it was easy, but this was my 4th wet install. For example near the speaker i pushed the water away from it. Also before i start to squeegee the water i lay a cloth over the area before i squeegee to absorb excess water. My 1st install was on my G1 which i ordered a stealth guard for as well, the current invisible shield on it is looking beat up.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] mike96789:
Don't get the T-Mobile screen protector, its one of those anti smear ones. When its on the screen it makes it lookf pixelated a little and in my eyes, down plays our G2 screen resolution a lot. I would try a clear one from amazon, cheap, easy to install and clear to see through.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Bishybob:
Actually I picked one up today and I really like it. I see what you are saying about the pixilation though. But the feel of this thing is excellent! Very smooth under the finger. I was also able to put it on without a single bubble or dust speck underneath. I had one like this for my Cliq and if I remember right the pixilation mostly went away after it was broken in.

I saw a Zagg shields kiosk in my mall when I went to get the screen protector. They were busy so I didn't get any pricing. Maybe after this one wears out I'll go get one professionally installed.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] etjrowe:
Agreed, I actually like the t-mobile screen protector better than any others I have used. I don't notice any pixelation at all. covers the whole screen perfectly. Seems durable. And it's SO nice not to be constantly wiping smudge marks away like I had to with other protectors.

I'll add this update at the beginning too: but StealthGuards are not great. No where near "full protection" like Zagg or BSE. I'm actually using the T-mobile snap on gel skin (smells like ass when new, but fits great) and T-mobile anti-smear screen protectors. Got both cheap cause wifey's an employee.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Bishybob:
I want to get a gel cover from T-Mobile but I have leather case that it wouldn't fit into any more. Tried out some other ones in the store but they were also too small.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] etjrowe:
Maybe if you measure the G2 with the cover you like, you could find a leather case that fits but was intended for another phone.

Sent from my rooted space banana.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] aedv:
I could never get the screen protector to look good. It was my first wet install and it kept looking like ass with water trapped underneath. I waited for it to dry but it never did. I tried installing it twice....same result both times.

User error, or bad product? Either way, it went in the trash.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] xile6:
Well mines has been shipped I shoukd get it this wkend ill see how my install gors ive never done a wet install.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] 84Gti Guy:
On a wet install it could take up to 48hrs for the shield to fully dry. If i remember on the zag install it tells you to keep your device powered off without battery about 24 hrs. I have a 2 sets on the way for my wife and sis vibrants.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] xdviper:
Whenever I buy a new phone, I always buy a case and screen protectors to keep it clean and fresh, but I always end up taking off the case and breaking it after a month or two so I didn't bother.

Seen this thread, just ordered, for $2.85, that's nothing and its worth a try. If it doesn't work out, ill order another one and then I'll go through warrenty for a new one (website states lifetime warrany, I'm assuming its like zagg and they send you another one after proof of purchase.)

Let's see how it holds up. I really wanted to protect the metal part around the glass, cause it seems like I already got a few scratches on it, but I might be able to cut a few peices out and try something.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] iTekk:
Is that antismear you guys are talking about the one with the matte like finish? My friend got one like that for his evo and I could not find one for my magic the whole time I had it. My #1 gripe with a lot of them is the drag a glossy protector gives.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Bishybob:
Yep that's the one. The screen protector had no gloss. It's matte/flat and I really like it. Very smooth with no drag. Only downside is it makes the white colors on the screen look a little funny, but I got used to it after a day and don't notice anymore.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Bzerk1:
ive applied my stealth guard, so far it's not too bad, although it does look like there some damn slight white white residue of some sort stuck on the inside. but it seems to be clearing up. it's only been about 7 hours. i tried reinstalling it to the metal finish part, and it ripped off some of the metal coating. i don't know what happened or where it went, it's not on the shield or the phone.

Looks really good and glossy from far away right now, but up close if you look closely it doesnt look too good.

UPDATE* been 1 day. the front screen looks really good, but i dont like the back as much, you should use it for your screen protector, not smudge proof but it'll do the job.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] sylthecru:
The stealth gaurd is not as bad as everyone is making it seems, I got mine and it installed perfectly. The trick is to use soapy water and a credit card as a squeege.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] xile6:
I got mines to today and i put it on the body without water and it stays on there good. Looks great. but my PROblem is:

The screen protactor part doesnt look clear as glass. I can see lil dots. Can some please post a picture of the g2 with a white screen so i can compare.

I did the screen dry and wet both times it came out the same.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] xdviper:
I ordered mines on Sunday a couple minutes before midnight and I got a email saying it got shipped on Monday, it's Saturday today and it's still not here. I've been checking the mail everyday. If it doesn't come by Monday or Tuesday, I'm going to ask them to send me another one. I really want to test it out.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] xile6:
Its shipps first class mail which can be slow so give it a few more days. Mines took like 8days
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] rwbarnes67:
I got mine in 3 or 4 days.

It comes in a white business envelope. Not a bubble wrap or anything like that.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] NuShrike:
Had gotten one couple months ago due to this thread. I've only installed the skin for the metal plate as coverage for the rest sucks. The rest of the phone wasn't peeling nor wearing before.

Months later, battery cover skin is working out as no more metal peeling and the rest of the phone isn't wearing.

No screen protection, and only using pouch from the Acer M900.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] slapshot30:
There are other skins out there, check out this sweet carbon fiber one. I saw some videos on youtube about them and they look like they should work pretty well. A bit pricey but worth it if they offer good protection and give that cool look and feel of carbon fiber.

http://phantomskinz.com/htcdesirezchromatics.aspx
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] mputtr:
go to the bodyguardz fb page and click on their upgrade link and they'll give you a 30% off code
[Epic 4G General] garreto:
Hey everyone.

I was waiting for the update, but I did not think it was going to happen today. Anyway, I got it while I was at the mall, so I clicked yes for the system update. My epic restarted and everything and did the whole downloading phase. Then when it was about to finish, it says "An error occurred while trying to update your firmware. Please try again later." I was a little disappointed by this. so I waited....and waited...then I checked my about phone settings and it says that I have the DI18 in the baseband ver. but it says update 1 in the firmware. Could anyone else tell me what I should do?
[Epic 4G General] infamousjax:
ya you should update manually
[Epic 4G General] garreto:
I tried to update from the system update menu, but it still came up with the error. Any idea how I can update manually unrooted?
[Epic 4G General] akei1:
I manually updated and under Firmware version it still says 2.1-update1

But if you got an error message of some kind I don't think it would hurt to manually reinstall the update.
[Epic 4G General] garreto:
Since it already says DI18 in baseband version and build number,

Would placing the update manually into the root of my SD card have any negative effects?
[Epic 4G General] akei1:
It's the same update so it should be ok. Just dive right in and we'll work out any problems lol
[Epic 4G General] garreto:
ah wait. Never mind, I'm not rooted.
[Epic 4G General] akei1:
I've read someone got the update without having to root. They downloaded the update file, copied to sdcard root, renamed the file to update.zip, booted into samsung recovery, and applied update.zip

The thread name is DI18 update for Stock Roms Only in the Epic 4G Android Development section

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=796885&page=14
[Epic 4G General] rmartinez2:
Yeah this can be done with the signed file that was floating around from one of Firon's threads. You don't need to be rooted to flash that one
[Epic 4G General] APOLAUF:
Was pushed to me OTA at around 9PM yesterday.
[Epic 4G General] garreto:
So after update installed and reboot, I get "checking for software update" and it's just staying there with the circling ring. Is this normal?
[Epic 4G General] APOLAUF:
It should do so for about 30 seconds or less to confirm that the update is installed (really just tell you that there are no new updates.) If it still hangs, reboot.
[Epic 4G General] Tonythetigger:
So after I finished updating, once it finished booting up the phone said "there are no current updates, your software is up to date". Is this what's supposed to happen?
[Epic 4G General] nmoreman:
Firmware will show 2.1 update1

Build number will show sph-d700 Eclair D18

This is where the updates show, look there on About Phone
[Epic 4G General] InfDaMarvel:
You need to boot in recovery mode and have the file named update.zip on ur sd, clear cache in recovery and then update while still in recovery. The rest does itself.

Different steps for rooted users.

Setting->about phone...to see if the update is there
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vlug:
Im running on Baked Snack 1.7 with his 2nd kernel. My battery charges in a little over two hours, I thought it took 4? The screen turns on by itself once it get around 80 or 90%. Not too long ago, it went from 17% to 69% in one hour. The line in my battery graph app shows the line to starts to arch around 70-75% meaning it is charging slow. I know this isnt normal.
[General Questions and Answers] hugheysk64:
I am not a techie and am having problems finding the download info on how to do the android download to may hd2 and if anyone can give me step by step info that would be wonderful......I have had alot of problems with the hd2 and really miss my adroid platform that I have used in the past
[General Questions and Answers] cmarkortiz:
any luck yet?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lowspeed:
Why when you zoom in the area you wanted zoomed in turns to be out of the visible map ?

Come on google !!! fix this !
[Streak 5 General] khernden69:
Hello

I am new here and was wondering if someone could tell me what to do or what I did wrong.

I rooted my phone and put a custom rom on my phone by modaco. When I reboot the phone it will not go pass the dell logo. I followed all the instuctions at the unlockr.com. Followed all the videos.

Can someone tell me if I need to take something off or redo it. I am able to get into the fastboot mode and into the clockwork mod recovery v1.8.1.7 and see all the files and upload files to my sd card if I need to take them out and add through my card on my pc.

I am wondering if I did a step wrong. I also tried to go back to the stock rom and cannot get there because my phone won't boot.

I don't think it is bricked. I think I just made a mistake by skipping a step.

Thank you for your help. :)
[Streak 5 General] khernden69:
The phone was working and I started to get some errors so I turned my phone back off and have not been able to get passed this dell logo when I turned it back on.
[Streak 5 General] Troute:
You could try reflashing it I suppose, if if that doesn't work and it's very new you might be able to convince Dell to exchange it as faulty
[Streak 5 General] Techneut:
This is NOT a hardware fault!

Please have a look at this forum:

http://android.modaco.com/category/436/dell-streak-streak-modaco-com/

where you will find answers to ALL your questions.

Success.
[Streak 5 General] checkbox111:
Why isn't this a sticky, it's not irrelevant as people still keep doing things they shouldn't :confused:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=759951
[Streak 5 General] khernden69:
Thank you. I just called Dell Yesterday and I am getting a new one sent. The phone wouldn't even do a factory reset. She said that they have been having problems with them.
[Streak 5 General] khernden69:
Thank you for your help. Getting a new one from Dell.
[Windows Mobile Themes] wbinoto:
Hi guys.

I have a Motorola Q11 and I want to change Start menu icons for Windows Mobile 6.5 icons. I'm noob and I don't know to install Windows Mobile 6.5 in my smartphone, so, I want to be my smartphone more nice for day-a-day. Do you help me please? Sorry English, I'm brazilian. Very thank you.
[Vibrant General] shawnlal93:
So I have had a T-Mobile HD2 since July, and it is horrible. I have had 3 handset replacements for it, and now I'm a eligible for a warranty replacement for another phone, and T-Mobile said they can only offer me the Motorola Cliq XT. (RIGHT?!)

Is there anything I can do to get T-Mobile to replace it with a Samsung Vibrant? I paid $199.99 for the phone, is should be able to get a phone that's worth the same value as mine, or of the same quality. (High-end touch screen phones)

I hear stories of people calling customer loyalty, and they exchange it with a device of their choice. But I need advice if anyone has done this before. Thanks!
[Vibrant General] junkdruggler:
Ask to be transferred to loyalty dept.. They are easier to get extras... And be polite... The vibrant it the only other phone in the class as the hd2... Remind tmo that the hd2 has a bigger screen, an led, and flash.. Remember you have to "settle" for android and "learn" how to use a new phone..
[Vibrant General] oka1:
get what you want

The above post is correct

----"Ask to be transferred to loyalty dept.. They are easier to get extras... And be polite... The vibrant it the only other phone in the class as the hd2..." This comment is the counter to TMO trying to go cheap on you---- " Remind tmo that the hd2 has a bigger screen, an led, and flash.. Remember you have to "settle" for android and "learn" how to use a new phone"

The most important thing when dealing with the cell companies is to be consistent, polite but unyielding in stating --you want what you want and what you want is fair. Basically, it is this scenario.... if they give you resistance you keeping hounding them until they get tired and give in........ just like a little kid does :) good luck
[Vibrant General] pinoiryder:
Loyalty department is the people to talk to.. i was able to get another phone for free when i did my upgrade..
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aman11dhanpat:
Hey all

i am looking for some nice keyboards apart from swype

some thing like what ever i speak , it whould enter it in form of text

is there any such keyboard abailable?
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LAballin0:
Okay i have a sprint cdma hero i sm running 2.1 sense. I started out wanting froyo i knew i had to root so i did with universal androot and then got rom manager i didn't partition sd card because i thought it wasn't needed i still dont know if it is? but anyway after that i rooted the phone then went into rom manager, made a clockwork backup then I did what i was suposed to too root it then it was about to boot up and instead of froyo it was back to sense and had restored to factory. I repeated the same thing multiple times and tried different roms it still didn't work. After all this i restored my phone and its back to normal but google "can't establish sever connection" so mail, market, talk and all that does not work! I dont know what to do. I have tried hard reset, clearing data, cache, force stop, adding another account, signing out of talk and going back in and nothing has worked. and now in my notification bar it says sign in error! with my google name and then if i touch that it will bring me to a sign in screen, i enter the password but nothing works. I dont know what i should do help! by the way I live in america, internet works, phone calls work, sms works just not google apps, I have sprint to. And if there is any way you could help me root and run froyo the easitest way please help. I am kind of new at all this.

Thanks again- Luke
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nimzp:
Did you make a nandroid backup? If so, restore the phone. I am pretty new to this too but maybe you can try to flash the google apps, you can find the zip on here with a search.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ranger61878:
Did you do "wipe all data" before installing? You have to do that.

Make sure you also "nandroid" and make a backup in case you need to restore.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] clutch_08:
Ok put the cm6 rom on your sd and also google gaps .

make a nanidroid back up then wipe your phone then flash the rom then the google gaps. Then reboot
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LAballin0:
i did make a clockwork mod backup and restored my phone to that that is how it is the way know i will try and get google apps and reinstall them and if that works i will do the cm6 rom but where should i get it and do i need to partition sd card? thanks
[Sable] djteotancolis:
hey guys need some help, not a windows user now, but my friend has this device hw6945 and has alot of problems, so he wants to fresh something new so that the device is a bit faster and snappy.

So if any one could help find a Rom and How to flash it would really be great( i mean like like what do we need to do before flashing)

thanks