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[Epic 4G Accessories] kyzzyle:
The 2-piece design of the Epic is its greatest weakness. If you want a truly rugged case, it has to be able to keep the phone from breaking in half. No 2-piece case can do that.

"Switch carriers" is a very thoughtless answer. Some of us chose Sprint--get ready for this--because we want to use Sprint. The keyboard is NOT the only reason to buy an Epic over an Evo or other Galaxy S phone, as some have pointed out.

If you don't want a truly rugged case, don't buy one like this. Personally, I would buy one like this. The flimsy hinge/slider mechanism is my least favorite part of the Epic, and the keyboard has left me less than impressed after using 2 Blackberries anyways.
[Epic 4G Accessories] sbrown2680:
Okay, I don't think you guys realize exactly what they are talking about.

The Seidio Rugged Case is essentially two cases in one.

It comes with a standard Seidio Surface Case that fits over the phone and can be used any time. As you probably know the keyboard is fully accessible with just this.

However the rugged also comes with another two pieces. It has a silicone outer cover that goes around the surface case and then a hard plastic "exoskeleton" to hold that in place. It also comes with a locking holster for all of it

You probably wouldn't use the outer case all the time but when you needed extra protection you could put it on.

My situation is as follows: I use my Epic for geocaching and for tracking when I'm hiking. I really don't want to put my phone in my pants pocket because I sweat a lot and wouldn't want it to get wet. I also would like for the phone to have better protection when I'm in the woods so if I happen to drop it on a rock it'll have a better chance of surviving. Since I'm probably not going to be doing a lot of emailing and texting in those situations I really don't need the physical keyboard. I can still check my phone and reply if necessary using the on screen one.

The great thing about the seidio rugged case is that whenever I get back to civilization I can take off the outer case and just use the surface case on my phone. Quick and easy removal. I can also slide out the existing keyboard for email and text.

I just think that some of you are looking at this as an only option when it's really giving you better protection when you need it. It's really two cases in one.

Check it out for the Droid X

http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/bd3-hkr4mtdx.htm

I sure hope they get some more folks willing to buy it or I'm screwed...
[Epic 4G Accessories] betatech:
Great responses and have been forwarding them!
[Epic 4G Accessories] BlackHawkA4:
Here is what I want: I want the rugged to disable to keyboard function. I want a case that's going to be able to be throw across the room without worrying if the slide out is going to open leaving the phone vunerable to being snapped in half. At work my phone could easy get tossed around and broken if it opened.

Here are my 2 cents: The rugged comes with the innocase. That's going to be 2 peice correct? You can always take off the exterior layers and have they keyboard. The rugged would only be used for rugged scenrios. If you want that case, however, and want the keyboard to open: get the active...

I really want this case and have been sticking it out. I was about to order the active (since they took the rugged off the site) until I saw this posts around. I want my phone to be as rugged as possible. I don't want to have to worry about taking my phone out of my pocket every time I go running; or, what will happen to it if I don't get the chance to take it out of my pocket. And the holster (from what I read before it was taken off the site) is supposed to fit a 2 inch duty belt. 8-D
[Epic 4G Accessories] churro7:
id like a two piece that comes off easily
[Epic 4G Accessories] scriz:
I would buy a regular Innocase for the Epic that disabled the keyboard function.

For this to work in the masses, it would have to have an internal case (silicone/whatever) that allows for keyboard operation, and the exoskeleton (THAT IS EASILY DETACHABLE, like the iPhone4 innocase design) that would be a complete encasement (vice the touch screen and capacitive buttons) for the phone.

I would absolutely LOVE a regular case/belt clip combo that would completely encase the phone and disable the keyboard functionality. I would switch to the Evo in a heartbeat if I could, or another provider to get another Galaxy S variant, because I am really disappointed in the keyboard and slider mechanism of the Epic. Great phone overall, though.
[Epic 4G Accessories] BlackHawkA4:
I stuck with the epic because of the screen. It made my decision. At first I got it for the keyboard but don't even use it except for playing games.

I just ordered the innocase. I dropped my phone today for the first time. Nothing major; but, I never drop my phone. I blame not having a holster. I was waiting for the rugged.

With that said I think they should deff make the add on kit like they do with other phones. I don't what to have to buy ANOTHER innocase when the rugged does come out.
[Epic 4G Accessories] betatech:
So we would like to see more of a rugged sleeve/skeleton that could be attached to the standard Innocase Surface correct?

That would make sense! You would have keyboard function with the standard case and when you attach the Rugged sleeve/skeleton you would lose keyboard function but for sole purpose of protection during that time your using the rugged sleeve/skeleton. This would also allow the two piece design that is being requested.

Sending info.
[Epic 4G Accessories] betatech:
Great idea for the case and the two options make it nice, for the Game gripper aspect that would depend solely on if the Market for the Epic being used as a gaming device with this game gripper is popular. Im not sure how popular it is so I can't quote on the market.
[Epic 4G Accessories] BlackHawkA4:
I think the active should have 2 exoskeletons for locking and sliding. I still think the rugged should be one solid construction over the innocase. It doesn't make sense not to. After the entire rugged is on do you really want that huge thing sliding open?
[Epic 4G Accessories] BlackHawkA4:
I just received the innocase surface in the mail today. It's an alright case. I ordered it because I needed a case/holster and couldn't wait any longer for the rugged. (I will deff be getting it when it does come out and hope the add on comes out as well).

Finally getting my hands on this case now and I also think a second option of the innocase that slides on like the evo does (locking the keyboard closed) would be awesome.

Different applications for different things. Let's get SOMETHING that locks the keyboard.

I like the excoskeleton idea that locks the keyboard but about about 2 rubber skins that go over the standard innocase. One to seal the deal and one to allow sliding. I think that would be a more solid design the the skeleton to lock.
[Epic 4G Accessories] live2ride96:
Well, I'm all for a case like this. I'm actually considering selling my Epic to get an Evo just to get some type of rugged case (Otterbox, Seidio Rugged, etc.). I don't give a flying crap about the keyboard, and in fact I never use it. I'd rather have a case where I don't have to be so careful with the phone, especially considering that I work in construction. Unfortunately, this doesn't seem to be a very popular opinion.
[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

Sent from my HTC EVO
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gilnino:
Theunlockr.com has instructions and video as well to help you. Always use cyanogen.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gilnino:
Also go to androidspin.com
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jus10o:
The newest one click root method found on this site gives you full root access now. Nand unlocked and s-off.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=787304
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rUsTyRuSs:
Is there a way to change the amount of home screens that appear on the launcher without using launcher pro or adw? I've been trying to find a way to change it to 5 screens, but I can't seem to figure itt out. Thanks in advance for any help,

Russell
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sinistersai4d4d:
No there isn't.

But out of curiosity... why no love for the better launchers?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rUsTyRuSs:
I have been using ADW for awhile now. I just like the look of the stock launcher and app drawer. Also the transition to landscape is rediculously smoothe in comparison. I just don't like that I can't change the number of screens and use 4 quick keys at the bottom instead of the page dots.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] canib:
Try Launcher Pro, its the only one I found very similar to the stock launcher and has tons of options (set number of home screens).
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sinistersai4d4d:
^ I agree with you, but the OP was pretty clear about the fact that he didn't want to use Launcher Pro.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rUsTyRuSs:
I used launcher pro on my vibrant but spacing seemed a bit off. I'll give it a whirl on the G2. Thanks,

Russ
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] XfooYen:
I had a Vibrant for a while and used Launcher Pro with it. Because of its larger screen size and relatively different aspect ratio, I had to increase the number of home screen columns to 5. LP allows you to do this, as well as auto-stretch certain widgets to fit the column change. You may try to do this with the G2. I've used both LP and ADW and found LP to be a bit more to my liking. Bummer about no setting to change the # of screens on stock. Reminds me of how the Vibrant locked screen 4 as the default no matter what.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rUsTyRuSs:
Sounds great. Downloading now. Thank you!

Russ
[General Questions and Answers] 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

Sent from my HTC EVO
[Droid X General] stevemoffler:
Can't seem to find a way to enable it to use some help please lol
[Droid X General] Corey@rabbit:
Rule of thumb. When in doubt, long press or menu.

in this case long press in the text field, choose input method.:D
[Droid X General] stevemoffler:
Oh I never thought about that lol
[Epic 4G Android Development] flyers2114:
Does anyone know what apk/odex files to remove for stock sms? I am using handcent.....so was going to just remove the stock sms....but not sure what I am looking for:confused:.....also not sure if handcent is piggyback or independent......anyone who has any info will be greatly appreciated!!!
[Epic 4G Android Development] mattallica76:
Mms.apk and odex. But if you remove them, you will lose the ability to send and receive picture messages.
[Epic 4G Android Development] flyers2114:
Thx.......that's what I was afraid of......as that was the only one I seen that looked remotely close to sms....lol...alright guess I will leave it as....
[Android Software Development] 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

Sent from my HTC EVO
[Android Software Development] okolowicz:
As much as I can't stand the people who say, "Use the Search Tool!" and then brush you off, I've got to say that after reading your post I can somewhat sympathize with them.

Your question(s) have been answered ad nauseum across these boards and a very quick search could provide the resources you are looking for far quicker than it takes to write a post and wait for an answer. I'm sure you can imagine what these boards would look like if every one of the thousands of people with the same questions as you simply posted them as you did rather than searching and reading. As the single best source for all things android and possibly the largest, it would be 90% posts just like yours and 10% of everything else. It is simply impossible and unreasonable to expect anything different.

But, I digress...

In regards to rooting the EVO... Again, it would be redundant for me or anyone else for that matter to give you step by step instructions since the answers are freely and easily available in the "Android Development" section of the EVO subforum. That said, here are two great places to start:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=787304

and

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=765496

The above two links will take you directly to the two threads representing the two different root methods. In sum, the top one is the easiest and the second one is more involved but the end result as far as the phone is concerned is identical. Lots of folks recommend the harder method simply because of the value in what you learn in the process. That said, between those two threads I think you will find all the answers you are looking for and more.
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] Dozenboy0012:
Looking for swype for my girls hero I was able to track this down. Looked on here for one but couldnt find so if there is one here and I missed sorry for taking space. With that said here it is, ENJOY!!! :D

*****This should be the 1 post replies!!!

[highlight]Mod Edit: Swype distribution is not allowed[/highlight]
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] bk718:
reason why you couldn't find it on here is because they have all been taken down.. apparently swype is considered warez now..

just giving u a heads up.. a mod will probably be deleting your thread... sorry:(
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] Dozenboy0012:
OOOPS:confused: SOWWY

I guess I didnt get that memo...lol
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] skhonda:
They may be removing it soon but I still appreciate you posting it ;)
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] Nanan00:
Didn't work on my CM6 hero, got a quick popup that I couldn't read and now it wont open at all even after attempted reinstalls.
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] infernosoft:
Same here - some "screen size" error.
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] Dozenboy0012:
Sorry 2 hear that but its the same swype in my girls hero runnin cm6 and i even downloaded the posted one and it worked so not sure to say about that. good lucc
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] Jedis:
You need the HVGA version. WVGA is too big for our phone.
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] AdrianK:
Why do you think you can't get it from the market or from Swype's site?
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] bk718:
You honestly don't have anything better to do, do you.. Why not try becoming a functioning member of society..

fyi swype just recently announced that posting versions is a violation, there used to be tons of threads for swype and xda allowed it, even tho it wasn't in the market..
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] infernosoft:
Where can you get the HVGA version?
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] Jedis:
I'm sure if you google the version number posted in this thread, along with HVGA, you will find what you're looking for ;)
[General Topics] smotrs:
On 1 October, a US jury found in favor of Mirror Worlds in a patent suit over technology which displays documents on computer screens.

The suit has to do with technology Apple has used in three products; Spotlight, Time Machine and Cover Flow. Two of the patents cover ways to display similar documents in a pile that users can then flick through.

Sound like anything you know?

Here's the full story.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11475331
[General Topics] souljaboy:
nice to see the suckers gettin some of their own medicine
[General Topics] smotrs:
But what about every other device out there using the same technology. Windows phones, Android phones, etc. All have a similar thing going on the photo albums, video albums, music players. Some even do it on text messages and emails.
[General Topics] Agent Zach:
So HTC might have another lawsuit on their hands... if Mirror Worlds finds out about the Sense 2.5 Landscape Photos & Music tabs. :P

Let's hope not.. but let's also hope that Apple gets hit hard.. especially with Windows Phone 7 right around the corner. :D
[General Topics] rajasyaitan:
Apple will seriously get hurt by this.
[General Topics] gandhini:
i get good information from these post...
[General Topics] kilalot:
Ouch.

I seriously need to start patenting bunches of ideas and hope some of them get violated by multibillion dollar corporations.
[General Topics] Agent Zach:
That's a brilliant idea. :P
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Android Development] eggo3990:
I have been running Myn's Warm Donut installed to SD (fat32) on my Tilt for several months and I'm ready to make the jump to NAND install. I've researched how to do the install, and thanks to all the great tutorials on here I understand the process in detail.

My question is this; is there a way to back up everything on my SD install (contacts, SMS, pictures, apps, etc) and restore it after the NAND install?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Android Development] illegal2008:
try to use Titanium Backup
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Android Development] eggo3990:
Thanks, that seems to be exactly what I need. I'll try it out tonight.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Android Development] eggo3990:
Titanium Backup ForceQuits immediately, anyone know of a good alternative?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Android Development] obso:
Couldn't you "backup /data" from the boot menu, install to nand, then "restore /data" from the boot menu?

I'm 90% sure this should work but I've never done it from a sd to nand install so you might want to wait on verification before you try.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Android Development] eggo3990:
I've never messed with the boot options, is that all there is to it? I assume I press the up arrow to get the prompt and just enter "backup /data" is that right? Where is the data saved? Is there documentation on the boot options anywhere I should look at first?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Android Development] thoughtlesskyle:
data will be saved as a data.img on your sd card
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Android Development] l1q1d:
Use atools and select backup phone.

You can reinstall all using bootmenu or atools (rename backup file to androidinstall)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Android Development] obso:
You hold the D-pad down when the first boot text starts scrolling (after starting haret on a SD install) . Then choose the backup option. It'll save it in the andboot folder on your SD card.

After reinstalling the nand insted of hitting quit and booting android choose restore /data and then quit, it should all be back the way you left it.
[G2 and Desire Z General] Anderdroid:
I'm on this G2, and the build is great but DAMN the external speaker is terrible! In calls and in games... It's like scratching my ears. Anyone else feel this way?
[G2 and Desire Z General] Anderdroid:
No one else having speaker issues?? Should I get a replacement?
[G2 and Desire Z General] azzeh3:
I have the same problem when its at its highest volume setting but that's normal for htc phones I had the same thing from my G1 to my nexus 1 so idk about returning but you could
[G2 and Desire Z General] larryccf:
mine's the same
[G2 and Desire Z General] Jon C:
Yeah, it sounded pretty shrill and metallic. I was not a fan.

I guess my question would be: "What phone has a good speaker?"
[G2 and Desire Z General] Anderdroid:
The Vibrant sounds gorgeous compared to this.
[G2 and Desire Z General] funkadesi:
the Droid 2 has a good speaker as well..... but that shouldn't be a deciding factor.
[G2 and Desire Z General] greengoldmello:
yeah, i noticed that motorola phones usually have very good external speakers.
[G2 and Desire Z General] philosophics:
Yes, motorola's got great speakers. I had a rizr and a rokr e8. One of those speakers was better than the g1 and g2's combined! Just a figure of speech of course...

This one does sound pretty crappy though but it never gets used in my use so that's really not a concern to me.

Even so, don't think you'll get a replacement because of it...

Sent from my HTC Vision
[G2 and Desire Z General] XfrostX:
iphone has a good speaker :P
[G2 and Desire Z General] AndreasA88:
What? Its that bad? Someone told me it was "loud and clear". Was planning on doing some gaming on my Desire Z..
[G2 and Desire Z General] drakkahn:
Yeah, it's pretty bad. It's also not very loud. I was a bit shocked when i tried to play Pandora through it today...
[G2 and Desire Z General] AndreasA88:
Thasts weird, i think it sounds pretty decent in this clip.

/watch?v=jaYks8qHD1w

Guess ill have to try it out myself when it reachers a nearby store.
[G2 and Desire Z General] ericc191:
Sounds crackly on Chrono Cross, but otherwise good.
[G2 and Desire Z General] weber09:
The Incredible actually has a great speaker. Very loud and fairly clear.

My G2 speaker on the other hand, (why cant they use the same speaker in all their phones?) is not great. not even as good as the nexus imo. Its quieter and a bit less clear.
[G2 and Desire Z General] weber09:
P.S. Check out this pic detailing the difference between the G2 speaker and Incredible speaker. Big difference in size and mesh cover.
[G2 and Desire Z General] k0shi:
to me the speaker is VERY loud and pretty clear but it ALL highs just sounds like a tweeter. no real signs of "bass" at all sounds like a car stereo with just tweeters lol
[G2 and Desire Z General] azzeh3:
Did you notice that the Sim Card goes halfway into the speaker lol!!
[G2 and Desire Z General] Anderdroid:
Maybe if we could apply a bassy equalizer to all sounds it would sound better. Any idea how to do this?
[G2 and Desire Z General] Weaseal:
mine is very loud and very clear...this is coming from a G1 though, not sure if that matters (G1 was terrible)
[G2 and Desire Z General] Anderdroid:
If I turn the volumes down it's a bit more bearable but I want it loud :S
[G2 and Desire Z General] PolishDude:
My vibrants speaker kills the g2 speaker
[G2 and Desire Z General] ddgarcia05:
I'm very happy with my speakers. I don't do any gaming but I do have a paid subscription to slacker radio.
[G2 and Desire Z General] rautiocination:
i just had to send my g2 back (had it since last friday) since the external speaker started intermittently dropping out. it varied from cutting out when the phone was moved to completely not working unless you squeezed on the speaker housing.

i did knock it once (fell around 3 feet onto wood floor) but otherwise didn't do much to cause it . . . bah!