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[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] eatjello:
i'm using skinomi now, and the screen protector is good. but i absolutely hate the other parts. the sides are just little strips, so that's normal. the back protector is an awkward fit, and it doesn't seem cut properly. the edges are these funny little points with a hook. stupid.

the battery cover is normal. I might use the bodyguardz back protector with the skinomi screen protector.

i haven't turned on the phone yet to see how responsive the touch screen is yet.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Appogee:
MAN, you guys got me into wanting to buy a Skinomi protecter. Probably going to end up getting that and Chromatics (White) for Vision. Or not get chromatics and get a clear case I saw, had a kickstand lol it looked pretty good.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] MRCLrider:
Just placed my order for 2 Stealth Guards. I have used BSE in the past for my BB 9700 and hated how it felt. After reading a few reviews about the SG's, I think it will be a good option for the phone. I will get back with my opinion after it is received and I have it on for a little while.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] eatjello:
ok so i've had the skinomi full body on my phone for about two weeks now. and most of the edges on the back have started to peel, and some on the protector near the track pad. i will probably end up ripping off the back protector. the screen protector has some dents in the protector, but they have been there since i put it on. and they are starting to annoy me. so the whole thing might end up coming off.

but as far as the feel of the screen protector, it feels very good, like glass.

still have the macbook pro cover on my computer, that seems to be holding up well so far.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Nighte:
Update on the StealthGuard, they're average, I'm still waiting for the water to dry up, it's getting there though.

Pros:

-Thin, clear, screen looks pretty much the same as if there were no protector on it.

-Feels like the screen, it's very smooth.

-PERFECT cut, to the millimeter

-Not too bad on the fingerprints, will probably have to wipe them after a days use though (it's impossible to have no fingerprints on the clear-type screen protectors, or at least from the ones I've used).

Cons:

-It doesn't have that "healing" ability the InvisibleShield has (however it wasn't a perfect cut, far from it infact, and it didn't feel very nice), so it has permanent scars from my case I put on the phone

-Once a mark gets put on by your fingernail or something (I'm not sure why you'd use your fingernail but...), consider it permanent

-Camera protector doesn't fit, at all

I didn't put on the parts from the body kit though.

Aside from the fact that I already have scars on the protector (it came with some dents for some reason haha) it's a pretty good protector, it's clear and you feel like you're touching the screen, that is until your finger scrolls over the dent in the protector...

On a side note,

I'm probably going back to my DC Mugens (look it up on ebay), their Matte-type use to be my favourite, but since all these fancy screens came out, putting the matte one on decreases the screen quality dramatically. So I use their clear ones now. (I highly recommend their protectors, matte, mirror or clear) and best of all, it's Dry Application!

I'm not affiliated with them in any way, I truly appreciate their protectors and recommend them to all of you! :)

The only annoying thing is the trade-off between good screen quality and fingerprints, they need to come out with one that has both qualities!
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] binarypower:
As most screens are now Gorilla Glass, you really dont need a screen protector. That's the last thing to scratch... Just get a good rubber case for the rest of the phone. You lose touch sensitivity (especially with sliding your finger across) when you add a screen protector.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] smthkat789:
^Does the g2 use gorilla glass?

If not, then thats why to use a screen protector
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] nobler1050:
I used the zagg screen protector on my My Touch 3G. Already ordered one for my G2 and will let you guys know how it fits.

The 3G with the Zagg was great.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] BootloopedMillennials:
I removed the original plastic film that came with my G2 today and tried to install the screen protector that came with my Otterbox Commuter Series Case and that failed miserably. So right now my G2's screen is naked, thinking about picking up either the Realook or Skinomi screen protectors sometime soon.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] user1307:
So for everyone who's using skinomi, does it really help reduce fingerprints while maintaining an invisible glass feel?

I used realook before and it was great except that it was a fingerprint magnet!
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] eatjello:
yeah its good for reducing finger prints, but the skinomi seems to have issues with peeling on the back. the screen protector seems to have issues with dents. it doesn't do the "self heal" where you can rub them out, once they are there. they're there to stay. so now my screen protector has tons of dents.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] DJ ELITE:
I thought you might find this interesting. There's a discussion about it on the T-Mobile form.

http://forums.t-mobile.com/t5/T-Mobile-G2/Does-the-g2-have-gorilla-glass/td-p/491176

Then there's this:

G2 vs knife: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kwd3v4cgVc
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Nighte:
Received my DC Mugen screen protectors, as expected the matte versions demolished the screen quality so I put a clear one on and I have to say it feels EXACTLY like the screen and it's super clear, does NOT decrease screen quality.

Clear Protector:

Pros:

-Smooth, glassy feeling

-Display quality is not diminished

-No rainbow or orange peel effect

-Dry Application

Cons:

-Very close to a perfect fit, not perfect though

Matte Protector:

Pros:

-Very little finger prints

-Dry Application

Cons:

-Screen quality is diminished (as expected)

-Not perfect fit

Despite them not being a PERFECT fit, they are close to being perfect and I do believe they provide one of the best screen protectors out there and I'm confident anyone who gets them will not be disappointed. They are also very cheap in comparison and definitely have the quality to match other brands. In my personal opinion, they have the best protectors and I've consistently been using them for my phones.

They are also a huge seller on ebay.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Lazy361:
I've got zagg...it was medium to difficult installation process...but its great. Small minor abrasions on it. But feels great. Clear as crystal.

Somtimes tho when I put the phone face down it sticks to serfaces...like paper, magizines, a desk...etc.

It has last about a month or 2 so far no problems or complaints
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Tommebaas:
I just orded the Clarivue Screen Protector Ultra Clear.

People say that's the stuff
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Lazy361:
What people?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] legend221:
Best Skins Ever, most definitely:

http://www.bestskinsever.com/t-mobile-htc-g2-skin

In every way the same as Zagg's Invisible Shield minus the pretty packaging

Enjoy!
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] windstate:
Anyone used the genuine screen protectors made by HTC?

Can get a pack of 2 for around £5. Cant find any reviews of them on this forum.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Beagan:
Zagg is good but u get the orange peel effect on it, iv got body guardz on mine, but if its only the screen guard your looking for id recommend this http://www.screenguardz.com/ they have many different versions
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Tommebaas:
The Clarivue Screen Protector Ultra Clear are just perfect!

You don't even notice that there is a protector on the screen.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] romdroid.:
clarivue is good but doesnt cover the whole screen
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Aaronblue:
I have the zagg as well its the screen protector and full body protector about $15 I dis it myself the back first and then the screen.

The back didn't look so well how I did it but the screen came out well. It a sort of soft plastic it reforms if you push down on it with you finger nails. I recomend getting a person who did it before to install it for you Cus I didn't do too good of a job

Rooted unlocked etc Bell DZ
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] goorpy:
I've been using the G2 StealthGuard (screen piece only) for a few weeks now.

Recently, I've noticed some interesting reduction of touch sensitivity with the screen. I seem to need to be touching the phone (ie, holding it) to have perfect touch recognition.

When the phone is laying on a table or in my car holder, my touches are sometimes not recognized. However, when I lightly place a finger on the body of the device, the touch is recognized just fine. Very strange.

I believe I've confirmed that this is the screen protector doing this (not sure how, though), as the same problem is not evident with the protector peeled back.

It's actually not a big deal, easily rectified by resting a finger on teh body of the devices, but it was frustratng to diagnose. I though that maybe this was a design element of the device, or that perhaps I'd received a faulty touch screen.

Also I got some bubbles and dust on the first shield, which only got worse when I tried to fix them, so I've had to order a replacement (2 sets, just in case).

My $0.02.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] shadyghost:
Best non-zagg-like protector I've ever used is Boxwave's static cling protector. Lasted me years and is really easy to apply. You can wash it off and reinstall it if you mess up on the installation. Check it out.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] codf4ther:
Don't bet on these videos. I heard the G2/DZ had a screen that was like Gorilla Glass and didn't put on a screen protector. Today I've noticed a deep scratch, and I have no idea how it got there (most likely from being in my jacket pocket with keys). Really kicking myself today.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] romdroid.:
thats why u need a screen protector, even if its a gorilla :)

i got clarivue its good and smooth
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Pohket:
I got the Free (+Shipping) StealthGuard that was mentioned all over this site... It's doing a great job of protecting most of my phone. Of course, I baby the phone more than anything. I don't like that the corners and 3 of the 4 sides are exposed, but for under $3 - great purchase

Now I just need to decide on which hard shell case to purchase....
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] sabez:
I'm using zagg and I think my screen looks crisper. It might be because I used T-Mobile's generic screen protectors previously.

IMO, you get what you pay for.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] eneka:
has anyone found privacy screen protectors?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] ChronoReverse:
Does the Clarivue's reduce fingerprints and heal dents? I'm leaning towards the Skinomi right now but am hesitant because it doesn't heal over time.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] ElBorba:
Realook

+1 for ReaLook screen protectors.

I just put one on my G2 and it has the same glass feel and is rigid enough that there's no chance of pulling up at the edges.

That said, I've had mine for 3 weeks without a protector and there are no signs of any even minute marks on the screen so you're probably safer going commando with this device than many others.

Available from Amazon for $10.99 for a two-pack and includes free shipping.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Gwanatu:
Agreed. Now I honestly haven't tried any other brand, but me and quite a few of my friends swear by Zagg, so I just stick with them.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] happymfeet:
Has anybody tried the screenguardz HD anti-glare for the g2? Wondering how good those are.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] cowboyintx:
Steath guard is way to go..easy to install stays clear forever..plus perk is it only cost you shipping charge:d
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] gordomao:
After nearly 2 years my skinomi has lasted all this time. When I look at the screen I see everything fine and nothing from the skinomi interferes with my view. The only thing is when my phone screen is off I can see all these wavy lines and little dents, but I have to angle it in the right light just to see this, just a side note it did bother me one bit. I really like the anti-finger print capabilities of the skinomi
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unCoRrUpTeD:
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[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unCoRrUpTeD:
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[Vibrant General] chadti99:
Why can't I see Angry Birds Beta in the market or Glyder along with a slew of other apps? I don't mind side loading but is there an app that would allow me to see these items in the market? Is something mis-configured on my phone?

Well crap, I check today and I can see the mentioned apps, running FrankTwiz now, was Bionix before, what causes this?
[Vibrant General] KWKSLVR:
I'm wondering this too. JI6 soft bricked my phone. All of my paid apps showed up except for Wunder Radio which is the one app I use CONSTANTLY. This totally sucks.
[Vibrant General] demo23019:
Download sgs tools on market and run the market fix

If they don't show right away give at least 24 hours after market fix all missing apps will come back
[Vibrant General] KWKSLVR:
I just found the apk online for the app I was missing. After installing from that it loaded with all of my saved settings, etc. Very weird, but I won't complain. ;)
[Vibrant General] r00t0101:
Missing apps on Android Market

Yea, I just rooted my phone but I noticed some of the apps on the Market does not show up. I used another non-rooted Eris and the apps show up. So, is the current Market a different version?

-r00t0101
[Vibrant General] anthonys2r:
I didnt see Angry Birds on the 2.1 market, but when I installed the 2.2 market .apk it showed up
[G2 and Desire Z General] nickbunyun:
G2 Battery Life Thread

Please state if you have a different battery than the 1300mAh it comes with original.

My experience

First day

Received it with 25% ~4pm

Powered off at 0% ~ 6pm

First day (first charge) - wall charge

0 - 100% from 6PM - to 11PM (it took less to charge but i left it a few more hours)

Unplugged at 11PM - played with it till around 1AM

1AM - 7AM - did not charge, it was on standby

7AM - 1:30PM - school / text / web / a few games

1:30 - 2:45PM - a few phone calls / light texting

Battery died at 0% ~ 3:00PM, at around 15-16hours with use, but also no use for about 6hours overnight.

I have installed Advanced Task Killer, whenever I end apps, it ends between 5-15.. average being around 10.. lol

but so far, my first charge from 100%-0%, without overnight use, i got around 15 hours.
[G2 and Desire Z General] gnormal:
drain first or charge first?

nick, you drained your batt before fully charging it.

arent the instructions always telling us how important it is to fully charge it first after you unbox it, before use?
[G2 and Desire Z General] vikeor:
formatting the batt is completely use up all power and then do a full min. 8h charge... best to complete this about 3 times to get full battery capacity
[G2 and Desire Z General] snudel:
jus use this thing as you want.

this curiosity about battery life...

if the battery is dead, buy a new one. i dont want the phone dominating my life. i use it when and how i want. if battery cant handle it will get replaced.
[G2 and Desire Z General] faugusztin:
That was true for NiCd batteries, which are not in use for many years. You don't need to format your battery anymore.

@nickbunyun: now try it without ATK.
[G2 and Desire Z General] StuRoid:
Gee, I do so wish there was a G2 forum for all these G2 threads to go in hehe

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=750
[G2 and Desire Z General] kholk:
Well, G2 or Desire Z, it's only the first charge... and whether you've fully discharged it or not at first time use, at the first charge batteries aren't at their maximum performance.

See my first charge experience:

HTC HD2: 1st - 10 hours ..... after some charge/discharge: entire day playing on it for the entire morning and texting for the rest of the day (or two days without playing)

Motorola Milestone: 1st - 6 hours ..... after some charge/discharge: same of HD2.

We'll see the battery performance only when you'll use it and you'll charge/discharge it for at least three times!

Anyway, thanks! :D
[G2 and Desire Z General] KK43:
spot on snudel!
[G2 and Desire Z General] Dyonas:
I started following this thought process when I got my Motorola Milestone. Sitting it in the dock to charge when not in use and overnight helped but I'm still suffering a little from battery obsession. It's a hard habit to break.
[G2 and Desire Z General] snudel:
i started it with my htc magic and continued with the desire.

the battery tool it perfectly fine.

at the beginning the battery wouldnt last a day. so i bought a second charger for my work place

so first days i charged it everywhere and after some3-4 days, the battery lasted a full day.

so i started charging over night. no matter how full the battery was.

this works out perfectly well. so i will kepp it.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Caspers25:
What are all the things I need become a full root user?

What do I need to use everything and have everything?

Like Unrevoked forever or 3.21 rooting?

Custom recovery,custom Rom,kernel,free WiFi tethering,nand unlock and backup,what apps to have everything and how to become a superuser and update the radio(if necessary)

How to back up my Rom in Rom manager.

Please step by step.

And in order please,

I need to learn how to do all of this.

Can someone help me with all the content of new to root?

I need to know what I need to do and how to do it.

What I'm missing and how I can back things up.

Like how to get nand unlock and backup.

How I install Roms and update the radio? Is that still needed?

Sent from my HTC EVO
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dom085:
What are all the things I need become a full root user?

Unrevoked 3.21 + HBOOT drivers (on windows PC) = Root and nandunlock (S-OFF)

What do I need to use everything and have everything?

Internet.

Like Unrevoked forever or 3.21 rooting?

What?

Custom recovery,custom Rom,kernel,free WiFi tethering,nand unlock and backup,what apps to have everything and how to become a superuser and update the radio(if necessary)

EVO 4G Android Development section of these forums will have recoveries, ROM's, and kernels. Free WiFi tethering is in the market, or on their google code website. Nandunlock was covered in your first question. Unlocked nand allows you to back up your ROM. Unrevoked will auto-install the Superuser app. You'll be able to update your radio, but I don't recommend it.

How to back up my Rom in Rom manager

Download ROM Manager. Install ROM Manager. Flash ClockworkMod Recovery if not installed already. Scroll down to "backup." Tap "backup." Let it run.

Can someone help me with all the content of new to root?

I need to know what I need to do and how to do it.

What I'm missing and how I can back things up.

Like how to get nand unlock and backup.

How I install Roms and update the radio? Is that still needed?

You basically already asked those questions. After backup, ROM Manager has an option to download and install custom ROMs.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaoticallysweet:
You really should have used search feature and read all the guides before you wrote all of the above. Who whats to repeat what been written, videoed and discussed in detail b/c you don't what to use the search feature........:(
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dkdude36:
i would seriously reccomend always having a backup with amon so if your wimax keys get lost in a radio flash (phone is now considered 'bricked') you can fix it. make sure the nand backup works though.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Caspers25:
Should I use amon ra or clockwork mid recovery? What is better? So how can I become a superuser? How do I get a clockwork mod or the Amon Ra recovery?

How do I flash the roms or flash the recovery?

Ugh.

Sent from my HTC EVO
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dom085:
I've seen more duplicate posts from you than anyone else. Not only are you repeatedly asking the same questions that have been posted before, YOU POST THE SAME QUESTIONS YOU POSTED YOURSELF MINUTES PREVIOUSLY.

You can use google, I know the search function on xda is a little lacking. Don't feel that you have to restrict yourself to these forums. There's video tutorials available.

Based on the frequency and type of questions you keep asking, I would say rooting is not for you, at least yet. Here are my two reasons:

1. You don't actually know what you're doing, and possibly why you're doing it. You don't seem to know enough about what a recovery is, what a ROM is, how superuser is tied to rooting, etc.

2. You've demonstrated that you can't help yourself and find information on your own.

However, you can fix these issues by educating yourself, reading through hundreds of posts here and looking up the basics on google.
[Touch 3G ROM Development] spannernick:
I was wondering if you can dump the rom from a clone T3238 K3 phone.I just put on wm6.5 and it working fine so I would like to dump the rom from it to make it into a k3img.bin file..?

I searched the forum but couldn't see anything..??
[Touch 3G ROM Development] haree:
hi

their is an old thread on how to dump the jade rom but i dont think it would work on the cloan:(
[Epic 4G Accessories] betatech:
Would you be willing to purchase the Epic 4G rugged combo if it does not allow keyboard accessibility?
[Epic 4G Accessories] Comando156:
No, that sounds stupid to me, just get a T-mobile Vibrant then and be done. It would be a thick ass heavy phone to carry around if that was done. Dont buy a phone with a keyboard, if you dont ever plan on using it.
[Epic 4G Accessories] thomasskull666:
I agree, they sent me the same question and I responded no. I bought this phone for the keyboard, why would I buy a product that deters from using it?
[Epic 4G Accessories] NeonMonster:
Sent it to me also.

I said i would not buy it.

Some people really want a case that will do this because they don't use the keyboard. But I do so I wouldn't buy it.
[Epic 4G Accessories] churro7:
hell no id like a case like the incredible where it is two pieces that go together and come off easily
[Epic 4G Accessories] redandblack1287:
So for some of us, changing to another carrier just to get a non-keyboard version of the same phone is not an option (not to mention extremely stupid). Why would you get a phone with a keyboard when you aren't going to use it? Because this thing dominates the Evo in every way imaginable. Do I want a keyboard on my phone? No. Will I deal with it because of the ten million other things that are better than with the Evo? Absolutely. This case would be fantastic for the multitude of people that don't want to change carriers, but want an excellent phone while not needing or wanting a keyboard.
[Epic 4G Accessories] churro7:
theres the evo for no keyboard
[Epic 4G Accessories] thomasskull666:
Well said my friend, I agree with your point that if you don't use the keyboard, then why not get a case that disables it? And yes, this phone dominates the Evo ;-)
[Epic 4G Accessories] guruleenyc:
Not unless the device keyboard is accessible somehow with an very easy case removal process.
[Epic 4G Accessories] SladeNoctis:
Well you guys have understand that there not making a regular case. There making a case that has the same and sometimes better protection then the Otterbox Defenders Case. I just told them i would only buy the case if there was some simple method of accessing the keyboard. I told them to add some quick locks that would protect the sliding mechanism gap. That when you want to use the keyboard just sliding the locks down which would also slide the protection cover that covers the keyboard and screen space. But i do agree that theres no point of a case that prevents one of the main features of the phone. But hey atleast there trying to make a tough case not like Otterbox that takes forever to make a simple case that the bezel tabs always breaks off.