yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mayamo:
same.. i've dropped it many times from above the waist level and it's got no scratch/no crack... nada...(i mean the screen)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qwer23:
I remember at least two threads about shattered or cracked x10 displays (ok, over one of them rolled a bus, so don't let us count that one...). It's not a specific problem of the iphone, it's a problem all big displays have to face.

Sorry for not searching the other threads, but it's 2am here and i'm too lazy right now... :)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k1sr:
Yeah, seems there were at least 2 others - one got hit by a cricket ball, and another was cracked when the owner was trying to change their cover from black to white...

All of which are more like freak accidents, than common place.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iead1:
I've seen maybe two shattered iPhones ever, and I see a lot of them on the trains here.

What's the point of this thread? To talk **** about the iPhone...? Like, the iPhone is the highest selling smartphone in the world... which means with their numbers, problems are going to seem bigger than they are, but they're still only a proportional percentage of the total. I would predict a similar percentage of shattered (by dropping) X10 screens as the iPhone.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k1sr:
Answer found here:

What's the point of your post? To talk **** about the thread...? ;)

But since it wasn't clear at the start, I'm just curious (I think that's what forums are also for, but maybe they're just to whine about 1.6 and 2.1 ;))

You are right though, it's probably got a lot to do with the percentage of iPhones, but less than a third of the phones out there are iPhones, so I'd expect there to be more other cracked phones (not just x10's) - you know, 1 iPhone for 2 other phones (maybe a Desire, perhaps a Driod, or god forbid, maybe even a Galaxy S :eek:)

but no, I've only seen iPhones, and quite a lot... I recall at least 5
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iead1:
I can't say I see any smartphones outside of the X10 or iPhone on any sort of regular basis here in Japan, but, I've never seen a smashed X10 and only two iPhones.

I don't think any phone is more "prone" to accidents, but it stands to reason that the more mainstream your product becomes, the more irresponsible your customer base will be with your product. Like, for the most part, geeks who take care of their phones will own an X10, but a bunch of kids or people who just don't care.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ballubas:
ive just been in london and while on the underground ive seen 6 or 8 people using cracked screen iphunes, and i have also dropped my x10 afew times and no damage on her what so ever!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] k1sr:
That's a good point... I guess the most 'kids' seem to have iPhones, and out of everyone I've seen with a cracked phone, they certainly appear to be the type of person who wouldn't care too much...

Three cheers for us geeks with x10's !!!:D:D

And also, I reckon we're all so careful with our x10's cos we're patiently waiting for 2.1, and who wants to finally get 2.1 on a broken phone...?? :)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zhoustanley:
ive seen iphones crack from just getting placed on a table. Ive seen pretty bad cracks from iphones being dropped.

Ive dropped the x10 a few times and ive had some pretty heavy stuff land squarely on the screen and its held up. in terms of overall build quality its on par with my blackberrys for sure
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] metcard:
the rubberised backing of the x10 makes it harder to slip out of the hands.

I haven't seen or heard many desires with cracked screens either, but quite a few Samsung galaxy s with craved screens.

iPhone's are slippery with their glossy finish and the iPhone 4 is like a wet fish its so slippery.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] asmanthebell:
I cracked mine

I cracked My screen playing golf it fell from about 1 metre and smashed the touch screen but still worked replaced it now for £90 though!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hal752:
Ive seen one before. It was done on purpose with the end of a bayonet. But it was still smashed (needed to claim on the insurance because it would not charge) smashed a iPhone screen just by dropping it
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iead1:
Only the black one is rubberized. The white one is quite glossy.

Then again, I use covers on my phone, so my phones are always rubbered up! ;)
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NiJunge:
Im the most unlucky owner

First I feel down some stairs with the phone in my back pocket = LCD display cracked

4 weeks later lost the phone out of a pocket while biking dropped on asphalt and smashed the corner of the fron/touch screen :-(

replaced both so I now know how to open a x10 and by the way got a very good offer on the front via ebay , original I think it was only 50 eur

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[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lord Takyon:
I have seen many damaged Iphones. My boss actually cracked his screen getting it out of his pocket, and that was the second screen he broke.

He states that it is like the screen is already flexed and if he applied even a small amount of extra flex it would crack.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hybor:
Ha you ve made my day;-) i just wodered if there was any way to change the layer of the x10s screen. I had my x10 in my pocket together with a broken key . I think you can imagine what this did to.my x10 s screen . But hey its still morking. So this litle screenprotector is about 50€ is it easy to replace it?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rkanwar:
This is actually quite true. My friend had an iphone and he put it under his pillow. He rolled over it in his sleep to find the screen is shattered
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CuBz90:
Here's a story for you that someone posted on another forum I use...
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] citsym:
I have dropped my xperia 5-6 times! Thank god, I am not using an iPhone.
[Vibrant General] sym1:
After having a locked Vibrant for a month, I returned it. I figured I'd wait for a month, and check out the new G2. Now I'd like to get another Vibrant, but only if people are getting the non hardware locked phones now.

So, my question is to anyone who has gotten a new Vibrant in the last 2 weeks. Are the Vibrants that are shipping now still hardware locked?

TIA
[Vibrant General] MacGuy2006:
How exactly can you tell if the phone is hardware locked?
[Vibrant General] tornado76:
I just picked up a new one at a T Mobile store 2 days ago because my old one was locked. The new one is not locked and works like it should.
[Vibrant General] demo23019:
yea its hit or miss
[Vibrant General] sym1:
You can tell if it's hardware locked, if you are unable to use the hardware buttons to get into recovery.
[Vibrant General] sym1:
Thanks for this info, I may take the plunge again. Having a locked device is a deal breaker for me.
[Vibrant General] PatrickGilmore:
I got mine about 3 weeks ago and it is locked.
[Vibrant General] ndwgs:
?? I seriously don't understand...

I registered just so i could respond to this thread. How, what, buttons, recovery, where?

Is there a thread for an "in-depth" explanation to this?

thnx :confused:
[Vibrant General] fragimar:
Turn the phone off

Hold volume up and down and power.

Let go when the Vibrant logo comes up.

If you get into recovery then your phone isn't locked. My friend has a locked one and we used the multi-tool to get to recovery the first time to root it and then clockwork the rest of the time after that.

Sent from my Samsung Vibrant using the XDA app
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kuroSaki_Ichi:
It was working fine a few days ago, but now it can't even be detected on my computer! any suggestions?

I didn't buy the phone at a provider (rogers, telus) but I got it at a store that sells the entire phone to you. Does anyone know if the SE will still fix it under warranty or any way to check?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrtim123:
you might have a broken USB socket. it has happened to a few people. try a different cable first, then take it back to where you bought it from. good luck.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rockjock007:
It is termed as a grey market phone, I assume you are in canada.. take it back and see if they will help you out.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saeam:
I think u broke it, i know many ppls whoe have broken their phones too, but the agency have replaced it for them under waranty

I think if u head the agency they will replace it for you
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rockjock007:
You are in Egypt whats the impression people have of Naguib Sawiris? Is he a crook as the media have him to be?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saeam:
I dont know exactly what media say about him at your country, but to know am proud of being egyptian and this man is egyptian business man. In the last few monthes specificly before world cup a big problem took place between our national football team and algerian football team and this problem exteended to the political stage, after this the algerian GOV fought againsr swiris in all his business there, u can check online for what am telling u
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rockjock007:
I believe you my friend. I was just curious because he started a cell phone network in Canada and now sold it to the Russians. I know many of the construction business he has do well but he cellular is taking a beating. I know in Algeria he has problems and it is costing him I was wondering if there is anything in the news about this?!

thanks
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saeam:
it is not about money my friend because as "forbes" he is one of the richest ppls on earth, but 2 days ago he announced that will free him self for charity work and will leave the business. so maybe this is why left the cell in Canada, another information to know he owns "Orascom Telecom" which is one of the mobile network manager in the world, believe me he went into many tenders in the world against the giants and he won.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rockjock007:
Yes I see what you mean.. I have read about his exploits and he wins big and loses just as big. The media has not been kind towards him and his company so I was curious how he is received back home. What I have read is he controls the media in Egypt and Reuters is most critical of his dealings, the back room deals with dictators and with despots is that of legend. Now with North Korea and that mad man form Iran.. this can not be good for his ego. What has been said is that once he leave it will be a different company. thank you for your comments!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saeam:
U know what am realy happy because we are having this discussion as swiris made Egypt internatinally recognized. Also to have good ppl to talk with. But also as i mentioned before he announced the he will leave the business and completly free him self for charity. LOL i call it charity fever as most richest plls left their business for charity.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thepuffytaco:
Search for a thread called 'Broken USB connector x10'
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ATnTdude:
Just wondering what the build.prop for the G2 says under the ro.ril.hsxpa heading.

So far as I can tell, there's 3 settings thus far known for this value

ro.ril.hsxpa=0 which limits the phone to UMTS downloads and uploads

ro.ril.hsxpa=1 which enables HSDPA for downloads, uploads remain limited by UMTS

ro.ril.hsxpa=2 which enables full HSPA (HSDPA and HSUPA).

What I want to know is if the G2 has it set to anything other than 2, which might signify a special setting for HSPA+. It might be useful in case other phones have the needed chipset, but it's software disabled by the build.prop.

Thanks in advance for any response. I know the ROM has been dumped, but it will take me longer to d/l it than for you to pull it up in your file explorer. If I get no reply, I'll post my findings here anyway.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] damnoregonian:
# grep ro.ril.hsxpa build.prop

ro.ril.hsxpa=2

ro.ril.hsxpa = 2
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chewy106:
Virtuous' Desire Z Sense ROM for the G2 has ro.ril.hsxpa=3. Googling has yet to give me an answer as to what value 3 means though...any ideas?
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sheek360:
i changed it to 3 also,

changed it twice on the same build.prop. for some reason all the ro.ril's are in there twice.

so far i dont see a difference at all.
[G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sheek360:
apparently i stick with umts when i changed both values to 3, it wouldnt switch to hspa or hspa+
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] jazzmanmonty:
i've searched the forums about any type of noise cancellation app for the HD2 and really can't find anything. i know some phones have the noise cancellation mic and this one doesnt. but is there any app that anyone knows of that will help with background noise cancellation for this phone during calls?

i try to use some of the android voice features like voice texting and whatnot while i drive, but because of background noise it never hears me correctly. any help appreciated. thanks.

p.s. and no i don't try to use it while driving with the windows rolled down and radio blaring lol.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] jinharry:
Noise cancellation

Since the HD2 doesn't have dual microphones I'd recommend you invest in a good Bluetooth headset like a Jawbone or BlueAnt....
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] goralpm:
Hi

I have recently update ROM from original one (date: 2005) to WM6.1

But, radio version is still very old one 1.04.02

I download new version 1.15.00; 1.17.00; 1.18.00 and 10.03.03

I relay don't now witch is the best (new one?) and haw to upgrade just radio!

Thanks for nay help:)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] orb3000:
As mentioned before, have a look on my signature link to learn how.

As for the best, that will depend on your cell provider so test them all till you get your personal best!!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] goralpm:
can you just told me tool to use witch upgrade radio?

There is lots of different information from your signature, sometimes is completely different...

I don't wan brick my unit, so it is so hard to just say use this or this...

I read hundred of post from you signature and still have no idea haw to upgrade radio... My be somebody clean this mes with thousand post and make just one guide step by step, and rest left if will be same problems?

I'm not experts with pocket PC either English is not my first language so its it much more harder for me find just few words how to in this massive lots of post.

Thanks.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] Svobi:
Hello,

Here is guide to flash HTC Universal. Tested and used in Win XP.

Guide is from old version of xda-wiki.

Look for step 4.

Best Radio version for Me is 1.17.00

This works for when the Universal is in Bootloader and Windows Mobile.

1. First download the ROM you want to install.

2. Extract it to a folder (use winar or other extraction software).

3. There will be up to 3 ROMs in the package: ms_.nbf (Extended ROM), nk.nbf (OS ROM), radio_.nbf (Radio ROM)

4. Delete those which you don't want to install. (If you just want to upgrade the radio rom for instance delete ms_.nbf and nk.nbf and leave radio_.nbf.)

5. Download UniversalRUU.zip

6. Extract it and copy into that folder the nbf files you want to install.

7. Enter BootLoader mode by pressing and holding the power button and backlight button whilst performing a reset with the stylus.

8. Doubleclick ROMUpgradeUt.exe and follow the instructions

9. When the upgrade is finished pull out the USB cable from the Universal.

10. You will need to do a soft reset OR hard reset depending on the situation. (note: some say do a soft reset / others a hard reset .. possibly someone with more knowledge could correct me here, but until then it's best to investigate the matter for yourself on the forum.)

11. To do a hard reset (push the two menu buttons ("-") on the keyboard + the reset button at the same time (all of this three). Doing a hard reset will result in you losing all your installed apps and data so ensure you have a backup of everything first.) Everything should be fine from this time. You have to calibrate the screen and do some tutorial...

12. If after doing a hard reset you want your Universal not to install the extras from the Extended ROM wait untilsetup is complete and then do a softreset when the popup window appears (you have 3 seconds before it installs ExtendedROM)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] goralpm:
Thanks:))

That what I exactly needed:)

Tomorrow will be test day.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] orb3000:
Thread closed as solved situation
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] randallo9er:
So I recently rooted then flashed a nonsyn 7.0 on my Eris. Then I installed CPU temp widget and I noticed that my Cpu is running at 99% even when there are no apps directly running normally I wouldn't have a problem with it but it drains my battery in less then 3 hours. Any ideas as. To why this would happen?
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nikolai2.1:
Probably a bad install. You know there's a version nine right? Flash it and see what happens
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] randallo9er:
tried it.

I originally tried v 9. 0 and o had problem with the su. Now I'm finding it does this with every Rom that I flash. The CPU just stays constant at 99% then eventually I have to just flash back ly restore and there is no more problem.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] randallo9er:
it actually does this when ever I flash a ROM onto my phone. But while in 2.1 it is fine. and i have tried several ROMS all do the same thing.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tmason68:
Try a 2.1 ROM like xtrSense.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DS36:
i had this issue on 2.2 roms

you have hiddden processes/services running that need to be closed
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] randallo9er:
I tried killing the processes and services via auto killer. But they come right back.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ericFuels999:
I'm sure you already did this, but just to be sure, you did wipe data and cache before flashing, right? You could try completely unrooting your phone and rooting again? Maybe that will flush out whatever oddity is causing this behavior. It would be a hassle - maybe save it as a last resort.
[Droid Eris Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xlumberjackx:
randallo9er is a buddy of mine and i have been helping, or at least trying to, him to try and solve this. We actually just unrooted the phone just the other day using Universal Androot and then re -rooted with the same app. it had previously been rooted for the first time with the one-click eris root outta the market. Still his CPU runs at 99% on a 2.2 rom.
[EVO 4G General] thurst0530:
I have successfully rooted my Evo today and I have successfully backup my phone with nandroid and then successfully backed up my stock rom. I have now downloaded VaelPak-v2.2-HTC11-3.29.651.5.zip and I am lost from here. I have unzipped the folder but do not know how to get it installed on my Evo. Any assistance will be helpful! Thanks

T.J.
[EVO 4G General] ISSMER:
Put the zip on the root of your SD card..boot into recovery...flash the rom...reboot...enjoy.

Detailed sequence is generally in the OP for the rom...
[EVO 4G General] bender1077:
Do not unzip the file!

Place zip file on the root of the SD card and flash in recovery.
[EVO 4G General] bender1077:
Issmer beat me to it!

Just an FYI.. vael is not a SENSE based rom, so you will no longer have use of any HTC widgets.
[EVO 4G General] thurst0530:
when you say put it on the root on the sd card... what folder are you talking about putting the zip file into?
[EVO 4G General] nabbed:
Root is the topmost directory - "/". When flashing a new rom, make sure to wipe data, cache and dalvik cache.
[EVO 4G General] cor4twenty:
in other words dont put it into a folder
[EVO 4G General] thurst0530:
hmm so basically your saying just drag or copy the zip file to the actual drive on my computer that is represented by my evo device? and then i will reboot in recovery mode and i will see a wipe option? cache and dalvik option? thanks so much seriously
[EVO 4G General] Beejis:
Yep. Just put the zip on the card. Go into recovery. Wipe. Flash and reboot!
[EVO 4G General] thurst0530:
ok i am going to try it right now. what about later having to unzip the zip file and dragging specific files to the sd card to get certain things to work on my new rom? i read this somewhere
[EVO 4G General] phatmanxxl:
This us why you should read before you root, everything thats in the zip will be installed onto the phone. There is no need to unzip unless you know what your doing. Additional apps can be downloaded from the market or installed by a file manager.
[EVO 4G General] thurst0530:
ok it was a success. i am back up and running and it really looks great. all of my apps are gone!!!!!!!!!!!
[EVO 4G General] muzz3256:
That's what the wipe does. If you flash a lot (like I do) then get Titanium Backup Pro, probably the best app I've ever bought. It'll save you a headache in the future.
[EVO 4G General] omegasun18:
No offense to the OP but this made me chuckle. It reminds me back when i would talk people through doing a windows restore. i would get this same type of response no matter how many times i told them what a restore would do and to back up files. It was always ok windows is booted ... hey all my programs and pictures are gone! ho do it get them back.
[EVO 4G General] DeathBySnuggles:
A little off topic, but this doesn't make me chuckle as much as people who reply on a new rom thread and say "this rom is great. One problem though is wifi no longer works. Nor does the camera, gps and I can't make calls. But I love the rom so far." Or even better, "I love this rom. Super smooth. One issue though, when trying to flash it I get error at line 5 and then the phone sits at the splash screen."

Sent from my Commodore 64 Evo running 8 bit XDA
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] techbeck:
I rooted my Vibrant and then performed a ROM backup using ROM manager. My question is, if I wanted to try a different ROM, will I have any issues flashing back to stock if I need to? I want to be able to flash back to stock and still get OTAs if I want to sell the phone sometime down the road.

thanks
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ^Fs:
Your answer can be found in the correct section: HERE
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] inverseflux:
Well done... as I did lol a bit... (sorry for bump)
[HTC Aria General] SoCalHTCFuze:
I have a rooted Aria running a stripped down stock rom. Unfortunately, this has some unwanted side effects on the android market. Does anyone have the factory fingerprint lines from the boot.prop file?

Mine is:

ro.build.fingerprint=cingular_us/htc_liberty/liberty/liberty:2.1-update1/ERE27/1.25.502.12_192055:user/release-keys

ro.product.version=1.25.502.12
[HTC Aria General] Gene Poole:
This is from the rock-stock HTC rom from htc.com:

ro.build.fingerprint=cingular_us/htc_liberty/liberty/liberty:2.1-update1/ERE27/179042:user/release-keys

ro.product.version=1.25.502.2
[HTC Aria General] BelacNongaw:
I have one (I assume you meant build.prop) from Liberated Aria r012 that works fine in the market:

ro.build.fingerprint=cingular_us/htc_liberty/liberty/liberty:2.1-update1/ERE27/179042:user/release-keys

ro.product.version=Liberated Aria R012 (US)

If you don't like that, there is another thread in this forum where Attn1 has posted the stock roms that you can unzip and get that file.