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[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skezza:
plotinus, as acceptable a solution as that is, it's not right for some. As soon as some people see De-odexed, rooted etc, they're put off. People don't want to void their warranty, all for the sake of sending a bloody SMS.

As I've explained many times on other forums, manufacturers and networks leave this restriction and justify it by claiming it will save the user money. In reality, that only holds true if you aren't on an unlimited text plan. As most of us are, it's totally useless and very much a hindrance.

BigSMS is a very good solution. It doesn't require rooting. It doesn't require some big clunky SMS application like Handcent or Chomp. It's a fast, lightweight, modular solution that is fully integrated with your native SMS app.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 3.M.A:
I had this problem. Thanks for the solution
[Vibrant General] w1bmw:
Big thanks to all the rom devs out there working hard on the sweet froyoish goodness. I've seen a lot of work on the GPS issues that have turned it into a trustworthy device, but very little mention of the compass.

What is the consensus on this? Is it just crappy hardware that won't ever get fixed? Bad gravity? I miss my google sky!

:confused:
[Vibrant General] boodies:
yeah, why is the Compass so twitchy like a crackhead
[Vibrant General] N8ter:
I wouldn't say it's twitchy. I've never noticed mine jumping around.

I did notice it pointing the opposite direction I was traveling yesterday down the interstate in Google Maps, though.

When I turned the phone, the compass didn't move (I was in the passenger side, for those wondering :P).
[Vibrant General] JeremyNT:
I think it's just bad hardware that's very susceptible to interference. I've seen it work properly every now and then, but most of the time it jumps around like crazy.
[Vibrant General] N8ter:
Well, oddly enough the GPS was accurate that time, but the compass wasn't.

I think Google Maps had me about a block or two behind where I was on the Interstate, though (judging by where I was in the software when I got to curves or intersections/exits).

Bing Maps seemed more accurate, but it doesn't have a compas on the screen (or I haven't found the setting for it, don't think I've even gone into Bing Settings yet) and it lack Voice Guided Navigation on Android.

Isn't Google Maps Navigation still in Beta? Maybe something is wrong IRT the software. Last time I tried Catch Compass (which was admittedly over a month ago, before the JI6 update) it actually seemed rather accurate... It would turn as I'd turn and everything. /shrugs/ Dunno what the issue is with it.
[Vibrant General] w1bmw:
Interesting. Some apps seem to pull heading info from the gpd, while others will attemp to use the compass sensor. Using something like tricorder shows the compass to show north regardless.

I guess it's just one of those things
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnson8c:
I have broke my evo 4g earlier due to the rsa certs.

1. So what are all of the software free/paid I need to download and use.

2. What are and all of the critical files that I need to absolutely back up so I dont break my phone again...

I dont want to try my luck again with Sprint...

Please help and point all of the files thank you.

Thanks!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnson8c:
Help guys.

thanks.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnson8c:
I just got the phone and ready to root it again and apply Myn rom!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nukedukem:
Use Amon_ra recovery 1.8. When you make a nandroid of your ROM it will create an image of your wimax partition. Copy this nandroid to a computer so you can restore it if you lose keys again.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] street253:
So i was trying firerats mtd partions and i messed up with the reboot. So at first my phone had error in cache:recover/log so i decided to format the cache. That didn't work i got error formatting cache. Now i cant recover because it stops at cant unmount /cache/

plus i still get the eroor in cache:recover/log

Also can anyone link me to a guide about using adb? I had dl the sdk and the java but my phone was not being recognized. I read a few guides and all of them said the same thing. Make sure your phone is set to debugging mode etc i did that and still nothing.

Any help will be greatly appreciated. Not going to class until my phone is fixed
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thoughtlesskyle:
can you get into the bootloader (that white screen you get when you hold volume down?

if you can i would flash the original sprint RUU and see if that works if you can get it back to stock you can reroot and try again
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] laie1472:
Might wanna try and reflash your recovery and na your phones not bricked try that and redo the mod from stept one and as far as adb u might need the drivers for your version of windows

Root-Hack-Mod-Always™
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kenpoman:
Try also to ruu then start the process all over It worked for me
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] moxlon69:
As Laie said, if you reflash a recovery, it will get rid of Firerat's and then you

can flash your rom, or you can use the fastboot usb method (hold volume down

when powering up) to RUU, but you will likely need to reroot your phone using

this method.

The advantage of reflashing the recovery is that you won't have to reroot the

phone, but you have to be able to flash a recovery image from adb. The

advantage of the fastboot method, is that it should bypass any potential

problems you may encounter and give you a clean slate.

Depending on the recovery you have right now, you should be able to

push a clean recovery image to the phone, and flash it from inside of

recovery.

On the bright side, the phone isn't bricked, either way..
[Captivate General] jdbeitz:
Is it possible to dual boot different roms? I was thinking a simple bootloader must exist somewhere. Any ideas?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897
[Captivate General] chasesavestheday:
would be awesome. i just saw an article a few weeks ago where someone ported linux to a mobile phone. possibly the HD2 iirc.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snowboardkid503:
I know this is in the wrong place please don't be like Q&A I know that k this is the only place I know where I can get a fast response so I have superuser permissions on this Rom I just dl and it f****** don't work or idk how to use that one and I'm trying to get superuser cuz I know how to use it and it won't let me install it please help
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fastamx79:
subscribing just to see the responses to this post lol!!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abramme824:
what rom....be more descriptive if u want any chance of help
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] my2cents:
I think you might be missing a period somewhere.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bang3r:
Punctuation is your friend. I have no idea what you're even asking.

Oh, and I'd say that this belongs in Q&A, except there is not a question (let alone a question mark).

FWIW, Superuser usually only asks for permission when an app that needs it is opened.

Trying to be nice here.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jhoffy22:
Inappropriate comment removed
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Royvin:
have you tried updating Superuser?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snowboardkid503:
xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=842566 here's the link
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snowboardkid503:
It's not superuser its superuser permissions I have
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] snowboardkid503:
This is what I get when I open root explorer
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CruzECO13:
Superuser is right here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=682828

Use the search button on the forum to find what you need!

Uninstall whatever you dont want from settings, applications, manage apps, go to all tab and look for it. If its not there use titanium backup.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vide infra:
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[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Matt_TX:
First off, let's translate your question into English so that we can get you the right help...

And now for the response...

Yo dawg you needz to do a wipe in da recovery n then reinstallz the hole rom. I bets fo' sho' that u didn't do a full wipe last timez n now u is in trouble... laterz.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abramme824:
lmfao!!!!!!!!!!!! still rolling
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pulser_g2:
Thread moved to Q&A as not development.

Posting a thread named "help" in development is not a good way to get a response to your question. Needing help quickly is not a reason to post in development. Develop something, or post in the right place.

P
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bender1077:
MattTX is one funny mofo! That was brilliant!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SilverStone641:
that opener just kills me! well done sir!:D
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akastixx:
Lol @ thread. Maybe you are not fully rooted. Maybe you did not flash your rooted rom correctly. Good luck.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SantinoInc:
Run Forest...ruuuuuuuuuun!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cy_n_ic:
Lolsfhidmtas! (Laughed out loud so friggin hard i dropped my taco and sombrero)
[EVO 4G Accessories] Saltwater Hero:
Just got it and here are some quick pics of it.
[EVO 4G Accessories] tgruendler:
Thanks for the awesome picks. I know I really like the defender on my brothers iPhone but did not like the "screen protector". How is the screen protector on this one. Does it feel sticky or hard to swype your finger? Also, on my brothers, it always looked like there was "bubbles" under the protector which made it look like crap.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Saltwater Hero:
No bubbles at all and I really hate screen protectors and this one in the defender doesn't bother me at all and its very very smooth
[EVO 4G Accessories] SilverStone641:
Damn! you beat me to hi-res pics. My case is sitting on my doorstep at home. i can't wait!! :D
[EVO 4G Accessories] Rydah:
sorry but thtas ugly!
[EVO 4G Accessories] mitchellvii:
Glad to hear the screen protector looks good.

That was honestly my #1 reason for buying this - the built in screen protector. I was going through a new screen protector about weekly and it was getting old and expensive. And I HATE bubbles so glad to hear that isn't an issue.

Was hoping finger smears would be less but looks like that is still a significant problem.

The best part will be putting it in my pocket without worrying so much about the screen.

** Question - how tough is the screen protector? Will it scratch as easily as the adhesive kind? Hope not.
[EVO 4G Accessories] mitchellvii:
Lol, dude clean your house! You just got that thing and it's already filthy :)
[EVO 4G Accessories] mitchellvii:
Is it clear or anti-glare?
[EVO 4G Accessories] clovis_ll:
So jealous right now!! When are they gonna release it at best buy?
[EVO 4G Accessories] SilverStone641:
that's*

If you're sorry, then don't post!
[EVO 4G Accessories] wase4711:
can you remove just the belt clip, or, does the whole plastic backing stay attached to the clip?

thanks
[EVO 4G Accessories] stanglifemike:
Thank you for the quality pics!! I was wanting to see some good pics of the Defender so I could make up my mind. I am now 100% on getting the Ballsitic case. The Defender looks great as far as these high protection cases go, I just think the Ballisitic will protect better. Only time will tell though, this may be the tougher of the two, I dont know. Good luck with it man!! Maybe we can post some same angle pics of the two cases when I get my Ballisitic in, to help people decide and just to show the differences. Later
[EVO 4G Accessories] Saltwater Hero:
Yeah by the looks of it I do think that the ballistic would offer a bit more protection but im sure both are great cases if not the best. I do think that I will also get the ballistic when it becomes available and will just sell the one I like the least to a friend.
[EVO 4G Accessories] mkeena0305:
Just received my defender. Only problem I have is the clip is gigantic. It still fits in my pocket and is comfortable to hold.v I recommend it.
[EVO 4G Accessories] firemedic1343:
*()&(*)*%^&^%$%#^$

I may end up doing the same. I am looking forward to the Ballistic. I'm really sad that Trident isn't making a Evo Kraken.

Thanks for the awesome pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[EVO 4G Accessories] Poetik:
I'm curious but what do you guys do that makes you need such a beastly phone protector? It seems like it almost doubles the phone in thickness.
[EVO 4G Accessories] dmc971989:
well... I spend 90% of my workday 60-100ft up in the air on a power pole held on by a pair of spikes and a belt... (electrical lineman)
[EVO 4G Accessories] Albaholic:
Willing to do a drop test? (Please don't)
[EVO 4G Accessories] Norwester:
Lumber mill work. Exposed to dust, drops,hits, banged around in heavy equipment, narrowly missed being run over by a loaded log truck. (not that the case would have saved it)
[EVO 4G Accessories] wase4711:
I'm just a clutz, who drops his phone alot
[EVO 4G Accessories] mitchellvii:
It's HERE!

Despite their VERY misleading and confusing website (which shows my Defender both SHIPPED and NOT SHIPPED simultaneously) and my credit card never being charged despite getting a credit card receipt, it appears my Defender HAS ARRIVED and should be out for delivery today (I hope)!

"Your item was processed through and left our CHARLOTTE, NC 28228 facility on November 18, 2010. The item is currently in transit to the destination."

Considering this is a very popular new product release and it was shipped from CO to NC and I bought it on the weekend, not bad at all. The problem is the really horrible way their website reports things.

So if you buy from Otterbox and your order says "shipped" but your order detail says "not shipped", there is a pretty good chance it IS shipped.
[EVO 4G Accessories] mitchellvii:
Well, for one thing, it is good looking IMHO and it "looks" expensive (which I like). My #1 reason for buying is the built in screen protector which I have heard is very nice (no bubbles and responsive). I tend to wear baggy jeans (because I'm cool) so sliding it into my pocket is not a problem - way thinner than my wallet.

I just like the feeling the phone is VERY protected.
[EVO 4G Accessories] blkout01:
Thanks to this thread I think I am going to buy one of these now. I'm not a huge screen protector fan myself but have heard a lot of good reviews about this one.
[EVO 4G Accessories] mitchellvii:
Maybe I'm a gadget snob, but I always have to have the BEST thing available ( assuming I can afford it ). When I bought my BMW Roadster, I had to get the M version, not because I needed to drive 160 MPH, but just because I knew I could if I wanted to. Believe me, it felt good every time I drove that car up to a valet parking and people would look (its 4 inches wider than traditional roadster and just looks powerful and fast).

Anyway, same thing with the Defender. Not that many people have them compared to cheaper cases so it just feels cool to have one.

I always say, if you don't spend your money on something you want, you'll waste it on something you don't. This isn't a dress rehearsal. Don't be cheap.
[EVO 4G Accessories] OneStepAhead:
a screen protector a week!? are you not applying them correctly? I've had the same one on since launch and it's still scratch free. considering they only cost me 20 cents in bulk no big deal to have to replace it.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Jfree3000:
Is the screen protector optional? I already have a zagg protector or do you just cut it out?
[EVO 4G Accessories] mitchellvii:
Yep. Mine got very scuffed up very easily. Could have been a crap brand, who knows? Anyway, having a relatively thick piece of plastic protecting my screen gives me more comfort than a razor thin screen protector - especially if something pokes it rather than just scratching it. YMMV.

If you are getting high quality screen protectors for 20 cents a piece I recommend you start selling them on eBay for $5. Regardless, if you paid more than $10 for the bulk order and have always used the same one, you got robbed :).
[EVO 4G Accessories] Saltwater Hero:
I'd leave the otterbox one on it is very good. I really hate and have always been against screen protectors and I don't mind the otterbox one at all.
[EVO 4G Accessories] SilverStone641:
i just got my otterbox last night and the screen protector is quite good. there's no loss of responsiveness and it still feels great to the touch.

my one single complaint about the otterbox is it leaves space at the top for the earpiece. i was hoping for a fully sealed enclosure that would be water resistant.

regardless, this is a fantastic case
[EVO 4G Accessories] SilverStone641:
I'll tell you exactly why. I move when i sleep! a few weeks ago, i was apparently doing laps around my bedroom in my sleep. i do remember picking my pillows up off the floor. i also remember picking up my phone(which i leave on the nightstand). i remember doing this several times. When i woke the next morning, my phone had a 1" x 2" swath of dead pixels on the screen. :rolleyes:
[EVO 4G Accessories] wase4711:
can you take the belt clip off by itself, and leave the hard plastic case on, or, does the belt clip NOT detach separately?

thanks
[EVO 4G Accessories] SilverStone641:
the belt clip does not detach from the plastic holster
[EVO 4G Accessories] subcypher:
Holy cow, that thing looks massive. I have a Commuter and that's large enough for me.
[EVO 4G Accessories] dmc971989:
well, the "rugged" case took a drop from about 30 ft ;)

it did break off two of the corner tabs of the case tho
[EVO 4G Accessories] wase4711:
thanks; too bad it doesnt, cause I'd like to keep all the layers on, even when I dont need a belt clip
[EVO 4G Accessories] bridic:
The case was well worth the $$ IMO but the rattle was driving me crazy. I thought about putting some foam strips inside the case but wanted to keep the clean look. I took a trip to the local craft store and picked up a sheet of black adhesive backed felt. In 5 mins the rattle was gone and the phone fit much better.
[EVO 4G Accessories] mitchellvii:
Just got it!

My Defender just arrived so let me grade it:

CONDITION OF BOX UPON ARRIVAL - (A) Good, no bangs or tears.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION - (F) Woeful. Just some hard to see pictures inside the box that you can barely read unless you destroy the box. Had to go online to watch a video on how to put it together.

EASE OF INSTALLATION (ONCE YOU KNOW HOW) - (A) Very easy to do.

QUALITY OF BUILD: (A) Excellent. The pictures in the OP simply don't do it justice. This thing is looks solid and smooth. The fit and finish reminds me of the interior of my BMW (not kidding - that's the first think I thought).

SCREEN PROTECTOR - (A) Excellent. Clear (not frosted). Haven't been in the sun yet so don't know how anti-glare it is. Finger moves as easily across it as across any screen protector. NO bubbles, NO lint.

FEEL IN YOUR HAND - (A) Excellent. The rubber back is buttery soft and grippy. Doesn't seem to add much weight to the phone and is well-balanced. Feels like quality.

LOOK - (A) I'm really diggin this. Your phone screen looks like it is nestled behind a pane of bullet-proof glass like the Mona Lisa in the Louvre. It gives the screen an almost 3 dimensional quality. It just looks "protected" :)

SIZE - (A) I don't get what all the excitement is about how HUGE and MASSIVE this case is. It is about the same size as my silicone case. I personally like the size.

... and now for the one thing that TRULY sucks:

THE HOLSTER - (F-) Horrifically bad design. Obviously the people designing the case and the holster do not work by the same standards. The holster is too big for the phone. The clip on the back is loose. How loose? Shake the holster and you can hear it jiggle. Wear it and you can feel it jiggle. It is just awful in the extreme.

Fortunately, I'm a pocket guy, not a holster guy so I don't really care; however, if I was a holster guy I would be PISSED.

WORTH IT? (A) Without a doubt.
[EVO 4G Accessories] wase4711:
So, it doesn't look/feel weird without wearing the holster piece?

is there any hard shell protection without it?

I'm not a holster guy either, but, I drop my phone sometimes, and dont want it to break...I am using the Trident case now, and its pretty secure, without a holster..
[EVO 4G Accessories] mitchellvii:
It is a plastic inner shell surrounded by a thick rubber jacket. The fit and finish are outstanding. Lemme put it this way. This case makes a $30 Body Glove case look cheap and fragile by comparison.
[EVO 4G Accessories] wase4711:
how does it compare to the Trident case?

I like mine alot, but its a pain the ass to take on and off, and the screen protector, even though I bought the "upgrade" still sux..
[EVO 4G Accessories] mitchellvii:
Side Benefit

I have a big 2 inch long scratch on my screen that I got from dragging a piece of paper with a staple in it across the surface one day. In the Defender, I honestly cannot see the scratch any longer unless the light hits it just right, and even then barely.
[EVO 4G Accessories] mitchellvii:
Sorry to be commenting so much, but VERY easy to take on and off IMHO. The rubber jacket slides off easily and the plastic case inside unsnaps effortlessly as well without making you feel like you are going to break it.

Regarding the "flimsy" kickstand:

Yes, it is flimsy. However, unless you drop something heavy on it while in use it should be fine. The positive is that it is more centered than the EVO kickstand so it doesn't tip over as easily.
[EVO 4G Accessories] SilverStone641:
Thank you for this!! i was just noticing the rattle and it was ruining my stealth mode! ^_^
[EVO 4G Accessories] wase4711:
thanks for the info!
[EVO 4G Accessories] Saltwater Hero:
I also have two small chips in my glass on my evo from dropping my phone face down on the pavement and now that it is in the otterbox I cannot notice it at all.
[EVO 4G Accessories] mitchellvii:
My only real concern so far is the big rubber flap you have to open to charge your EVO. My concern is that this will eventually begin to tear at the edges since it seems to be under some stress when opened. I hope not, but it wouldn't surprise me if it dide.
[EVO 4G Accessories] bmxrider4444:
I've got the Otterbox Commuter series for my hero, and have had it for about 5 months now, and no tearing or signs of wear with the flap, and it has ben puled on a few times by my kid and other things.
[EVO 4G Accessories] mitchellvii:
Good news. Thanks!
[EVO 4G Accessories] Saltwater Hero:
Anyone else having problems with the rubber sides coming undone way to easily? It's really starting to piss me off. Also when I go to plug in the usb to charge my phone when I open the bottom flap all of the rubber on the bottom comes undone. Horrible design with the bottom flap.
[EVO 4G Accessories] chumpysv:
Same problem. I am annoyed by it.
[EVO 4G Accessories] SilverStone641:
None here. did you make sure to push the rubber up past the little lip on the plastic casing? it should catch and not come loose
[EVO 4G Accessories] Saltwater Hero:
It goes in the grooves but I feel that it should be better than what it is. Whenever somthing hits the edges with hardly much force it becomes undone.
[EVO 4G Accessories] SilverStone641:
hmmmm, thats not cool. and you're sure it's completely "locked" in the groove all the way around? there should be virtually no space between the edge of the rubber and the plastic frame
[EVO 4G Accessories] mitchellvii:
I hope you guys are aware that there is a little rim on the plastic faceplate that the rubber lip pops into. Once the rubber lip is locked in, no way the sleeve is coming off just by opening a flap.
[EVO 4G Accessories] Norwester:
Mine does that too but no big deal IMO. I had to pull the screen protector though as I was getting an oilslick on my screen with it on. :mad:
[EVO 4G Accessories] SilverStone641:
I believe i already covered this. thanks.:rolleyes:
[EVO 4G Accessories] mitchellvii:
Its called cross-posting numbnuts. #1 rule of forums - never be an ass to someone who is trying to help. ::facepalm::