yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shane112358:
Well that explains the 4-in-1 but I did wipe my cache and dalvik cache twice before flashing Warm2.2. I was not on Warm2.2 so this was a change from stock to Warm2.2. So I still don't see how all my settings were retained.

I'm not looking for a "clean" install of Warm2.2 - I'm merely trying to understand why it happened this way when I thought that it wasn't supposed to, and if this behavior is normal.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shane112358:
And just out of curiosity why don't you like Ti backup? I've always wondered if it really serves any good purpose since it seems like Nand backups all my apps anyways....?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] honeyBfly:
Unfortunately you will need to do a clean install when you go from one ROM to another. Even if the other ROM is a rooted stock ROM...still someone's ROM they created with the stock OTA.

You have to wipe DATA too, no way around it....because the system is rooted and different developers change the path to what they want to do with their ROM you can't flash MYNS on top of someone else's rooted stock ROM. It will conflict with one another (hence the overlapping of icons/widgets). That's why they created apps like Titanium and Mybackup Pro because it will be like a clean phone you just bought and instead of taking hours to set up your phone again...do a restore from one of the programs and you will be up and running with the new ROM.

I love Myn's ROM...
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] honeyBfly:
The way I view NAND backup is like a system restore on your PC. I don't use it unless I want to make sure there is a good location for me to go back to just in case my EVO acts up.

I tried titanium backup...visually it doesn't give me confidence as a noob...mybackup pro is very simple and does its purpose.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shane112358:
Yeah I think I discovered your point. Myns ROM works flawlessly going from stock to Myns without a data wipe. But I just put on CM6 and had several FC and launcher problems. For some reason I never thought that wipe also meant data wipe...I was probably just trained by all the mod flashes I've been doing....
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] honeyBfly:
I was always told to wipe everything when flashing one ROM to the next. But only wipe cache & Davlik/cache if your flash themes...Kernels or different MODS.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] R1pTheJacka:
Two questions for you two since you both seem to know what you're doing

1. Did either of you use the special recovery images? (Clockwork/AmonRA)

2. I backup everything to Titanium Backup Pro...but if i wipe EVERYTHING that means Titanium Backup Pro will be gone as well...so how am I supposed to get everything restored if the app is gone?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shane112358:
1) Not sure, I use clockwork recovery but don't know what a special recovery image is.

2) My understanding is that you have to reinstall Ti backup, and whence forth it will find the old restore files that you can use to restore your apps.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RTC88:
Whenever installing a new rom it is best to do a FULL wipe meaning data,cache, and davlik. Even though there may not be any problems initially upon use, there will likely be some down the road. It's your phone though, do as you please.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shane112358:
So I did a full wipe last night and installed CM6. It installed just fine but my data didn't work....kept telling me that I didn't have a SIM installed. I could make phone calls though. I'll have to try again tonight but I did a restore so I had a functional phone today. Any idea why that happens?

Also I did a full backup with My Backup Pro so I'm assuming I can just reinstall My Backup Pro and it will find my backed-up data for restoration?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RTC88:
Could be a network problem on sprint's side.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] honeyBfly:
1. Yes...AmonRA.

2. When you use an APP like Titanium and Mybackup Pro...it saves your backup to your SD card and a full wipe does not wipe external memory cards only internal system stuff. So once you wipe and flash a new ROM...you need to go to market first and foremost to download whichever backup program you used and then order it to restore your phone. It will know the path in which it used to back everything up and pull from there. Follow the prompts.
[Epic 4G General] A_Flying_Fox:
My phone has 3 scratches on it. I can't see 2 unless I really look, so they don't bother me, but the 3rd one is blatanly there. I thought gorilla glass was supposed to be ale to handle everyday things, like a pocket? My hero has never got a visible scratch while the screen is on, even after I dropped it in the subway tracks (the buttons got peeled off though lol). Wats the deal
[Epic 4G General] popper668:
it,s your diamond earrings MARY
[Epic 4G General] muyoso:
Who puts their new 400 dollar phone into their pocket with loose change, keys and other abrasive things? If you want to be so reckless with it, then get a screen protector. I have mine cozy in a delicious leather case when I am traveling and the screen is absolutely flawless. I dont expect a screen to survive having metal objects jabbed into it with pressure, no matter what animal they name the glass after.
[Epic 4G General] SemiGamer:
I don't know. I think a KingKong glass would definitely be able to withstand a tiny little sharp puny key. C'mon now ;)
[Epic 4G General] omair2005:
i have a pretty bad scratch as well and it was from having it in my pocket! cosign on the hero as well... a little disappointed but then again I've been meaning to by a screen protector for weeks now lol.
[Epic 4G General] richse:
Who said he had anything sharp, metal, or otherwise in his pocket. I suggest you reread the OP. You don't get to make things up so that your argument seems to make sense. That's what kids do in elementary school. I keep my Epic in my pocket and don't have a scratch anywhere on it. Now, I suppose by your (flawed) reasoning the Epic is impervious to "loose change, keys and other abrasive things."
[Epic 4G General] thomasskull666:
Well this thread certainly has got off on the wrong foot lol, ya I have a few tiny scratches on my screen as well, not super noticeable but I know they are from being in my pocket with change and pens. Not a big deal as long as they are small, but it definitely made me consider a screen protector and a new pocket arrangement.

Sent from my Xtremely Syndicated and Emotionless Epic 4G
[Epic 4G General] daddymikey1975:
+1 for the nice and cozy leather pouch. My wife calls it a suitcase LMFAO

FWIW I regularly make it a point to purposefully try and scratch my display with my keys to prove to people how tough the glass really is and I still have no scratches.. not even hairline ones that require the right light/angle to see.

just sayin'
[Epic 4G General] JOLTnPEST:
Heres a qoute from edge767 on android central
[Epic 4G General] A_Flying_Fox:
There's a few flaws with your ASSumptions.

1)don't ASSume that just because YOU paid $400 for a phone, everyone does. ;)

2)I NEVER have my phone in a pocket with ANYTHING else. A habit from my blackberry days. So again, don't ASSume that just because YOU have your phone rubbin up against metallic objects, everyone does.

3)why should I have to waste money on a leather case when gorilla glass is supposed to be able to handle the little things?

The statement about the dust particles made more sense, but I don't think I've touched nor been near quartz, and if I have, it couldn't have been enough to weaken the glass to thepoint of a clearly visible scratch on the screen :(
[Epic 4G General] A_Flying_Fox:
Lol when I was buying the phone, the best buy lady was asking me if I wanted a screen protector and I told her no cuz I'm finally gonna have a phone with gorilla glass, but we see how that ended up.

My conclusion is that gorilla glass is ass and that tft coating or whatever htc put on the hero to protect against smudges is also able to withstand scratches easier lol
[Epic 4G General] AndrewZorn:
Wow this is weird, the other day screen protectors were proven to be a WASTE OF MONEY...
[Epic 4G General] dthunder137:
http://www.amazon.com/REALOOK-Samsu...E0S6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1289309602&sr=8-3

Best $10 I ever spent.
[Epic 4G General] bomix:
pictures please Visuals will make this thread waaayy better
[Epic 4G General] JettMartinez:
Off Topic.

Sorry from the diversion from all the bickering, but where'd you get the Emotionless Beast bar? I was just updating my signature and didn't see one for the Theme. Mind if I borrow that? :D
[Epic 4G General] A_Flying_Fox:
Lol I was gonna ask how do I take a picture of the screen, but then realized it wouldn't show the scratch on the glass xD

I justgot woken up :P but yeah I use my phone as my camera
[Epic 4G General] A_Flying_Fox:
I don't have money to spend...how I wish I should've never believed the hype about gorilla glass and bought the screen protector when I was on better times :/
[Epic 4G General] A_Flying_Fox:
That's what I thought....but apparently that's wrong -_- id understand if I dropped the phone or something (although I ALWAYS droppedmy hero. Like, it was destiny that I dropped it atleast once a day and still ain't get scratches)

I have to admit though...its strnger than my ipod lol
[Epic 4G General] MaxPatlick:
I thought about doing that once after seeing the videos. I got about as far as holding the key a few inches above the screen, but I just couldn't do it :o
[Epic 4G General] daddymikey1975:
I was very hesitant with a metal spoon, but after the initial shock.. I could care less now LOL

Try it.. I dare you :D

(If there's enough demand, I might youtube a video of the abuse LMFAO)
[Epic 4G General] Xhyperion:
I always make sure when I put my Epic in my pocket its the only thing in that pocket even with a case. Ive had my phone since launch and not a single scratch.
[Epic 4G General] Xhyperion:
You spend $400 on a phone and you dont have enough money to buy a screen protector? You sir are great at budgeting money and organizing priorities.
[Epic 4G General] NRGZ28:
Let's not try NOT to make smart ass comments just for the hell of it. It's been done enough in this thread. Thanks...
[Epic 4G General] k0nane:
Holy shi-

NRG! Your Raphael ROMs were on my device for almost a year. Best ever, never got around to saying so! :)
[Epic 4G General] NRGZ28:
Thanks :) Looks like you're a chef yourself now!
[Epic 4G General] omeinv:
Now that's just funny.
[Epic 4G General] gTen:
Galaxy Tab with Gorilla Glass being shot with a BB gun:

http://www.samsunghub.com/2010/11/0...ass-tested-with-shot-with-co2-powered-pistol/
[Epic 4G General] imwillzillla:
You guys have scared me into buying a Zagg Shield for my phone. I've always like them and have had them on every device i've owned since the Pre. And after reading this thread every time I go into the sunlight I do a paranoid inspection of my phone. and when people walk up to me to see if i'm alright I yell "DON'T COME ANY CLOSER, YOU'RE BLOCKING THE LIGHT!" smh
[Epic 4G General] daddymikey1975:
It's not an accurate portrayal.

1. if you look at the Galaxy tab, there are 3 or 4 'bubbles' in his screen protector.

2. If you listen around 50 seconds into the clip, when he's messing w/ the tab, he says "nothing special on the front, just a simple film".. then he flips it over..

I have no doubt that the gorilla glass screens are awesome, but he's not doing an accurate portrayal by having a screen protector on it IMO.

Just sayin'
[Epic 4G General] daddymikey1975:
I still am just amazed at how many members are on here w/ scratches on their screens. Really makes me wonder if gorilla glass is just hype, but I'm telling you I've tried to scratch mine on purpose and got no scratches..

After work today, I'll use my wife's intercept to record a video.. I know how much we like videos :)
[Epic 4G General] LSanna1488:
Ive had a Zagg Shield screen protector on since I bought the phone. I am a Union Ironworker, so Im always in the dirtiest of places, or hanging off a column to weld a connection. My phone is always in my pocket, alone. But theres always dirt or dust getting on and in my phone. With the Zagg Shield my screen is perfect, and when I get home I have a can of compressed air to clean the dirt out of it as much as possible.
[Epic 4G General] wshader:
When I picked up my Epic at Best Buy for once they were doing a decent promotion where for an extra 10 bucks it included a car charger, hard case and Zagg protector installed. Way I see it is even if it is supposed to be "scratch proof" what does a little bit more protection hurt?

Off topic- HRG are you rocking an Epic now? I also never got a chance to tell you how much I appreciated all the work you put into making my Fuze usable.
[Epic 4G General] wheezyfbaby:
I'm not doubting people have scratches on their Epic's but I would love to see some pictures of these scratched screens. This would help me to decide if I need a screen protector.
[Epic 4G General] Electrofreak:
It's not low-grade steel items like keys and coins that scratch your phone, it's grit / sand particles like quartz that has a higher hardness rating than glass that scratches the screen.
[Epic 4G General] A_Flying_Fox:
I believe I said before I didn't pay $400. You, sir, clearly need to read the thread before posting and making yourself sound like an arse who phailed.
[Epic 4G General] NRGZ28:
No... I'm just here because I'm also a moderator.. Gotta do some moderating every once a while. And you're welcome :)

p.s. I do plan to start making android ROMs eventually :)
[Epic 4G General] kwiksi1ver:
I'll be elated to run your android roms. I loved NRG roms on my TP, and then TP2. Such great customization, and attention to detail. Just don't show up too late to the party :) We miss ya bud!

/threadjack

I bought the screen protector linked on the 1st page and can't even tell it's one.
[Epic 4G General] gTen:
Notice how there are 3 bubbles and he shot 3 times? the article states those are bullet marks...it didn't come out unscratched from being shot...but it survived fairly well by most standards.
[Epic 4G General] MaxPatlick:
hehe, i finally worked up the courage to go at it with a paperclip.. no scratch! :D

Then I read about the whole hardness scale thing and simultaneously felt silly for worrying about keys and freaked out because my face wash has some little scrubby grains in it that don't dissolve and always seem to leave one two on my face no matter how much I rinse.. I'm not sure what they are, but that didn't stop my imagination from running wild and now I'm convinced that they are the number 1 threat to my screen :rolleyes:
[Epic 4G General] Toast95135:
My gf drops her Epic all the time and except for a few paint chips it looks totally fine.
[Epic 4G General] zeroinfinity2:
I prefer my gadgets naked. Had my epic for two months already and I have no scratches at all. I also have the leather pouch though...
[Epic 4G General] LucJoe:
YES!!! PLEASE!!! Our poor Epics need an EnergyROM touch :)
[Epic 4G General] JGeZau:
One word: Zagg ...

Best protection. I had it on my Hero, now on the Epic and never had a scratch ;)
[Epic 4G General] k0nane:
Rly late reply:

Yep! Sure am. Don't come in and block my spotlight, now. ;) (Kidding, but we'd love to have you on the ACS team!)

EDIT: On topic, I thought I had a tiny little scratch on my screen, but I can't find it.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] What Rights:
I completely formatted my device.

It boots to the bootloader, and recovery but there is no os.

How can I re install android?!?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LifTeD_JK:
I'm no pro but u should be able to download a stock version to a SD card and flash from recovery.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dclay89:
Put a ROM on the root of your SD card and flash it through recovery
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] linuxmotion:
Second that

Sent from Conical. 07
[Focus General] kratos2027:
would the samsung focus work on tmobile network if i had the unlock code?

3G and all?

thanks i've searched online and didnt really find anything helpful:mad:
[Focus General] momohammed20:
if you get the focus unlocked, it will work on tmobile, but you wont get the 3G speeds. Only EDGE, since the focus does not have the required HSPA frequencys used by tmobile.
[Focus General] kratos2027:
thanks a lot, thats all i needed to know, Disappointed tho :(
[Focus General] detox8907:
Reviving this thread. So I have a Samsung Focus unlocked on Tmobile and I cannot get data to work. Any ideas on what could help? i have already added my apn of internet2.voicestream.com
[Focus General] kawgirlval69:
Have you tried epc.tmobile.com
[Focus General] detox8907:
yes I have with no luck but thanks
[Focus General] kawgirlval69:
in the usa depending where you are they either use epc.tmobile.com or wap.voicestream.com might try the network profile app too... i know samsung has addressed this issue and is in the process of fixing it to where when the unit is unlocked the settings from any gsm carrier will work... there is also a homebrew app somewhere that has worked with mixed results too...
[Focus General] detox8907:
ive tried those apns as well. thanks. and i tried the network profile app too any idea where i can get these homebrew apps?
[Focus General] kawgirlval69:
probably in this forum or the wp dev forum here.....
[Focus General] jaschen:
Help

I been trying to figure out the internet and its driving me crazy. Anyone have anymore info on this?
[Focus General] Vico100:
You need to get the Samsung Tools.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=924497

btw samsung focus: 3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100
[Focus General] brad1825:
Samsung Focus Unlock Code

I hope this isn't an issue, as I just ordered a Focus to replace my wife's v1 iPhone on T-mobile USA.

Anyone know a good place to get an unlock code?

The one on unlockcellphonecode.com/ is $45.00 which seems really high to me.
[Focus General] lqaddict:
Post of the year! When you figure this **** out let the reddit cloud know.

As far as the frequency concerned, AWS spectrum used by T-Mo is 1700 and 2100 MHz.

Sent from my Bionix powered Vibrant
[Focus General] brad1825:
ATT Samsung Focus on Tmobile

To anyoe else thinking about getting a Focus to use on Tmobile USA network....

I can confirm everything is working and this is how I got it to work.

Everything works except obviously 3G because att and tmobile use different frequencies for 3G (until the merger at least) 2G works great though.

First thing you need to do is either get an unlock code from ATT (unlikey) or go to FastGSM.com and for 19.00 you can get your phone sim unlocked, so that your tmobile sim will work.

Now your phone works and my data was working out of the box as well.

However, you will not be able to send or recieve MMS messages.

To fix this, go to the market and clck on Samsung Apps, then install their Network Configuation app. Open the app and change network from ATT to Tmobile USA and now MMS will work perfectly.

Hope this info helps someone else.
[Focus General] Vico100:
http://myworld.ebay.com.au/nckzone/

This one worked for me, and ppl here have confirmed it, its the cheapest i think there is.
[Focus General] arkavat:
are you using a grandfathered data plan ($10) or normal data plan?

detox8907 seems to be on $10 data plan.
[Focus General] detox8907:
Yes I am on the 10 dollar data plan. anyone have this working?
[Focus General] brad1825:
No I am on a Family Plan with Unlimited Web.
[Focus General] arkavat:
Have you tried the app suggested by Vico100 ?
[Focus General] rush_ad:
WOWWWW I was searching to see if an unlocked ATT Focus with be able to MMS on T-Mobile US network. Thanks for the information.

I have a Focus and called ATT for unlock code. They said the unlock code will be provided after May 8th. So waiting for a month before I can use it on T-Mobile US.

My only concern was whether I would be able to send and receive picture messages. I hope your solution works next month!!
[Focus General] krappei:
any luck?

I was thinking of getting a Focus to run on my Tmobile. Has anyone with the $10 data plan been able to get data to work? Has anyone tried the Samsung Tools to see if it is the solution?
[Focus General] detox8907:
yeah i did try that app but still no luck. maybe with the new nodo update we may see a change?
[Focus General] aiya24:
I have a Focus on Tmo and haven been using it for about 2 weeks now. I don't have a data plan on my acct since its a family plan with my parents and sister. Since I have gotten my Focus I've had the enable data connection option disable but have not tested receiving MMS until tonight.

With the data connection disable, I wasn't able to receive MMSs. I enabled it and I could then receive MMSs. My family plan does have unlimited texting and it seems now I have to leave data connection enable to receive MMSs.

Now I'm wondering if I'll get charged data usages randomly with it enabled but I'm just hearing that the Focus has problems using data on Tmo so if thats the case then I shouldn't be worried but I'll track it on my Tmo acct online.

My Focus is chev unlocked, debranded and on NoDo.
[Focus General] rush_ad:
you will not be charged for MMS if you have texting on T-Mobile.

Will Chev unlocking make the phone usable with T-Mobile or will I still need the unlock code from ATT?
[Focus General] arkavat:
you will need unlock code from ATT (or ebay)

Looks like focus IMEI are blocked for web2go and T-Zone plans. Suprisingly Dell venue Pro IMEI is also blocked. Only HD7 (among all WP7 phones) seems to be working with $10 plans. I can't figure out TMobile policy..nexus One works with these plans but nexus S does not.

I haven't got my WP yet but those who are on T-Mobile and have focus in hand, try calling T-Mobile and see it they can unblock your IMEI and get $10 plans working. Tell them focus can only use EDGE and hence you will not upgrade to $30 3G plans.
[Focus General] aiya24:
Yeah I assumed so.

You still need to unlock the phone to work on Tmobile. I did mine through FastGSM for $20USD. Fast and easy to do, had it done within 5mins.

Chev unlock just allows you to sideload apps through your computer.
[Focus General] detox8907:
has anyone tried calling to get the imei unblocked?
[Focus General] Pelnor:
switch back and forth?

So I've got an HD7 with t-mobile. I recently got my hands on a Samsung Focus. If i get my sim card unlocked will i be able to switch it back and forth between the phones or will i have to go through the unlock process for each phone every time?

Bah, had it backwards. Unlocking the phone not the card... $20 at fastgsm.com go it going. Working great now.
[Focus General] NocNoc:
Can anyone using a Focus on T-Mobile confirm that MMS come through in *full size* at all? I ask, because damn near every unlocked phone I've used over the years gets resized down to 160x120, thanks to T-Mo's archaic MMS servers not officially "recognizing" the phone in the system.

Anyway, I'm thinking of getting a Focus, and I can live without the 3G, but the tiny picture thing would be a huge buzzkill. Can anyone give me a "yay" or "nay" on this one?!?
[Focus General] NocNoc:
For anyone interested, I went ahead and fried this. Pictures come through at full-size just fine, despite not being a native T-Mobile phone!
[Focus General] Madmax0609:
Soooo I'm guessing that there is no definitive way of using MMS on T-Mobile with an unlocked Samsung Focus?

I've read that Samsung Tools works, but I cant find a detailed tutorial on how to use it.

I've read that getting the Samsung app in the Marketplace works too....but only for some people.

Anyway, I can say that fastgsm.com unlocked my AT&T branded Focus in less than 5 minutes....still cant download MMS though.
[Focus General] cardcheat27:
I haven't been able to get MMS working. Not sure what the deal is. I unlocked my Focus using FastGSM, which was easy enough. I also installed the Samsung Network Profile app from the marketplace and set it to T-Mobile. But when I receive an MMS message it says "Get media content now." I click it and nothing happens. Not sure what to do.
[Focus General] rush_ad:
ATT gave me unlock code today, May 8th 2011