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[Epic 4G General] dfitzpatrick:
I personally hate the fact that my phone beeps when losing/gaining signal. Very annoying for the blutooth stereo
[Epic 4G General] pgdeaner:
++1

Biggest ***** is all the useless *****ing. If you can't stand the phone take it back and get a different one. No smart phones are perfect thus the demand for custom ROMs.
[Epic 4G General] cusp:
+1. I use the slide out keyboard a lot. It makes editing and filling out web forms easier than the swype version. Although I use swipe too. Just depends. The keyboard and the AMOLED display is why I coughed up the extra 50. Never looked back.
[Epic 4G General] bilestoad:
I actually like the build - yes it feels plastic-y but 1) it is light and 2) it has proved to be pretty tough (although in the interests of full disclosure, 1) i've had it for about 5 weeks and 2) the freakin back arrow requires more effort than the other touch buttons.
[Epic 4G General] pre2epic4g:
Keyboard

i wish that it did not have a physical keyboard making the phone thinner and thereby it could possibly have a bigger battery.
[Epic 4G General] juryduty:
The only thing I'm not a fan of is the weird mount points on the phone, not really a standard configuration for a linux based OS.
[Epic 4G General] boboysdadda:
ROFL. Nurses use needles all day. can't manage an sd card? I'd be scared for my veins.
[Epic 4G General] rockethot:
The fact that I can't get it to work with my 64 bit Wondows 7 installation.
[Epic 4G General] maxhax2000:
yea i flashed to froyo but it was buggy and my gps was dead. :( then i bricked my phone trying to get it back to eclair. just had some bad luck i guess.
[Epic 4G General] Top Nurse:
The first one was replaced due to screen separation, the second was stolen, and the third one I'm currently using. So it has happened on two different units now. But like I said, it will never happen again.

Suggest you use a little piece of tape and not worry about it anymore. No more drama mama...

When the Pre came out I was really jazzed and bought one on launch day to replace my Treo 755p. Took it back after 5 days due to lack of software and that was the best decision I ever made

If Samsung did that they would really upend the apple cart. But would Sprint really want to do something like that when they can drag in a few hundred million in new hardware from people who will buy another phone to get an upgrade?

If you ever lose a SD card over an accident take a quick look around and I will be laughing my ass off. :D
[Epic 4G General] styles420:
My GPS works wonderfully (quite often a 1 or 2 meter accuracy), the physical keyboard works fine, and I have enough common sense to know how to use all of the buttons without issue (those with power button issues - make sure you have a firm grip on the keyboard half on BOTH sides... of course it will slide open if you push on the bottom half on one side and the top half of the other - the physical keyboard would be hard to use otherwise, this is not a flaw but a part of the design... or I'm wrong, and we're supposed to use the Force to type...)

My one and only complaint is that this is such a popular phone that the forum is flooded with people who make noobs look like pros - I'm talking about all of the people who seem to be half-illiterate (they can write at least marginally well, but seem to be completely incapable of reading)

I check the development forum at least once every two or three hours, and I find redundant (i.e. already asked, and quite often answered) questions and out of place posts EVERY TIME! If you are still learning to read, then you have several more years of (elementary) school before you can even begin to understand the basic concepts of software development...

Anyone else feel like starting a new, members-only website with a standardized intelligence test required to gain membership? Lol
[Epic 4G General] sauron0101:
My biggest rant would be that the internal storage is much smaller than what Samsung advertised. Samsung advertises 16 GB of ROM - like on the Captivate.

Other rants mentioned earlier are the bad battery life, the GPS, and inferior build quality but I also have another that isn't mentioned. This phone has overheated before on me and shut down. It seems to get really hot.
[Epic 4G General] OperationMove:
Sure the phone has some obvious shortcomings... most phones do have something that makes them less than perfect. The fact that the hardware keyboard misses keys after a certain WPM, and also the fact that we are on 2.1 both kinda irk me, but all-in-all I really can't ***** about this phone because it's still been one of the better user experiences of phones I've used yet to date.

At the end of the day my biggest ***** with the Epic 4g is the unrelentless *****ing by people that own one about how they don't like something minor and it's ruining their lives. No phones are perfect and if they were we'd all have one of whatever phone was.
[Epic 4G General] havox22:
Its not running windows phone :(
[Epic 4G General] hayabusa1300cc:
My biggest *****es are

The colors are too colorful, the blacks are too dark, the screen times out in 1min.

Also the screen is too big!
[Epic 4G General] hayabusa1300cc:
Haha just wanted to see the whinning babies get ahold of that one lol.

But mine are,

Low ram. For example the browser never stays in memory [2.2] even if you press home and bring it back up. It loads all over again. Annoying.

Also, never happend on my Evo either, when I get a call

While on 4g, tethering or not, it kills my data.
[Epic 4G General] styles420:
I know, this is one of its best features - immune to the effects of the Windows Virus ;-)

It's a shame my computer can't say the same, but I'm not the only one who uses it and my family members are so thoroughly infected that they are dependant on it...
[Epic 4G General] edscholl:
this was an issue, but was fixed quite a while ago in one of the updates. uninstall whatever app you're using and give it another try. ;D
[Epic 4G General] sonjohn1:
I stream media to the speakers in my car and at my desk and the bluetooth connection is driving me crazy. It only works intermittently. Anybody have any ideas why?
[Epic 4G General] georgiejr:
I posted this in the Sprint forum and that is why I returned the phone.

Went to a sprint store (appointment) and they told me that when I am connected via wifi at home, it will not be able to receive text notification and will not be able to see my picture (I have the download button showing but will not open the picture when I click on it). So this means, that when I have wifi connection at home, that disables the 3G connection on the phone and thus not seeing the Sprint's server where the text are delivered. Aren't the text messages via the 3G or 4G connectivity on the phone. So that means, my wifi connection will not allow the 3G connection on the phone? I tested sending a picture message from my Epic to my Tilt2 (AT&T windows phone) with the same wifi connection and I get the notification and I have to click on the icon to display the picture with no problem. But the epic as I have explained earlier, will give me no notification, it gives me a download button when I open up the text message - but will not do anything at all - not opening the picture. when I disable my wifi - and resend the same picture text message, I get the notification and able to see or download the picture
[Epic 4G General] koshox:
My #1 ***** with the epic 4g is that no one has put up a guide to flash it to metro pcs (or virgin mobile) yet. Don't want to pay some joker to do it thats for sure.
[Epic 4G General] cbpagent72:
The Samsung drivers suck, my computer wil not reconize them and no Keis (or keys) whatever it is I don't have it for my Epic.
[Epic 4G General] DexterDawg:
Absolutely agree. I have already broken a cheap car charger, and am worried about hurting the port.
[Epic 4G General] kynetx:
I don't have this problem. Tasker is sent to enable Wifi when I get home. I can still get texts. Also, 4G is strictly data. No voice, and I don't think they send texts on that system. You can't have 4G and Wifi on simultaneously, but I can't think of a legitimate reason why you would want to.
[Epic 4G General] Mook1e:
The user isn't talking about text. They don't know how to say mms apparently. They mean multimedia messages. This is true. I have had the same issue. MMS go through the data connection, you are notified through sms and are given the option of downloading the mms. From my understanding of the technology, this is a limitation of any device that cannot run 3g and wifi simultaniously. It's not a big deal, but it does require the extra step of disconnecting wifi temporarily to download your mms over 3g. The Epic WILL receive texts (sms) and will notify you that you have a multimedia message (MMS) when connected via wifi. Not sure why someone would think this warrants scrapping the entire phone over, but we each have our own use requirements.
[Epic 4G General] jbadboy2007:
the person with sd card problems LMAO!!!!!! SERIOUSLY learn how to push it in til it clicks omg. the person with mms issues have your buddy send them to your email and you can get that over wifi. THIS PHONE IS AMAZING. gps is awesome accurate within 4 feet and locks in a couple seconds. battery has the highest rating of standby life of ANY PHONE 300 hours. there is nothing wrong with this phone only the user.
[Epic 4G General] blackderbyhat:
Update times and the build quality.

It feels a little wobbly imo, also i won't get another samsung phone after how terrible updates were on this phone. Next phone is likely to be an iPhone after how terrible all this went. Or if a Tegra 2 CMDA phone comes out on sprint i can use i'll do that.
[Epic 4G General] || Acer ||:
It took me a while to figure this out but all you have to do is (and if this isn't right, it'll definitely work on handcent)

For dk28

Simply hold down on the pic and click "attached items" check the box and press save. There u go!

On dk18 (if not handcent sms)

Go to the convo, click menu, more, save mms, check the pictures u want, menu again, then copy attached to sd card. It'll be in your gallery!
[Epic 4G General] TheDub:
Honestly my only gripe is the hardware keyboard skipping every now and then. I LOVE it's keyboard hardware wise, and I still greatly prefer the little bit of added thickness for the keyboard option, it's really disappointing to me that it skips every now and then. It varies from rom to rom so I know this is a software issue.

Otherwise.. nothing. Build quality is great, it has a slight wobble but this is NORMAL with the hinge design it uses.. you're not going to find one that doesn't have that tiny little wobble. The Moment / Transform / Intercept all do the same thing fyi.

I guess another CON is the development community being really prone to fighting / whining and who the hell cares when Froyo comes out.. 2.1 performs fantastic and by time it won't be able to do what you want you'll be up for another upgrade :P With that said I still do wish that promised updates didn't take so long, but not a huge deal.
[Epic 4G General] Mook1e:
I don't have a problem saving mms. This person is talking about the fact that you can't download mms from sprint to your phone while connected on wifi. I can save mms attachments just fine once they are downloaded by my phone.
[Epic 4G General] nom303:
no regisrty edit like tp2

Sent from my otherhalf
[Epic 4G General] mxcoldhit:
tp2 is windows mobile. Different os

Sent from my shoe, I mean....Epic shoe... I mean Samsung Epic! http://mobilehighway.blogspot.com/
[Epic 4G General] MojoSwag:
The only time that I ever use the physical qwerty is when I'm responding to an email or anything longer than a few sentences
[Epic 4G General] Marlinsfan88:
hate that the keyboard doesnt register sometimes, mainly if ur speed texting and the fact that samsung is a POS when it comes to updating software. I have a feeling theyre not gonna upgrade the epic past 2.2 not because of lack of hardware but to try and give people a reason to buy there new phones that come with 2.3+ I'm done with samsung after my epic reaches it EOL. and before people go complaining about the software updates and say "u can load leaked roms, firmware, etc" i prefer running stock since theyre usualy most stable and taking all the bloatware off myself. no love from sammy =/
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kosmoskid:
Does anybody know how I can flash a custom recovery to this device? I have already gotten it rooted with the method for the Optimus. However any attempt to flash a recovery sets it back to default, it retains root, after the reset, but will not allow for a custom recovery. I know this isn't an awesome phone and I have a D1 that I use, but have been given this as a work phone and would love the same freedom with this device.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sm0kinace:
bump! I've had the phone for a month now, and am looking to try some custom roms now. doesn't appear as though cyanogen or clockworkmod support the lg, or do they?? It looks like the first stumbling block is the recovery image. Anybody know a way to backup the ROM on this phone??
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mike9064:
what did you do to get you LG VORTEX rooted? i have tried several different ways to no avail. also my phone updated to android 2.2.1 is there any way to roll it back to 2.2 so that rooting may be easier?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bichiliad:
Rooting hasn't really happened for 2.2.1 on the LG Vortex. You have to roll back to 2.2 to root (use the z4root, search the forums on how to use it). To roll back, check out the downgrading tutorial on breakneckmod dot co dot cc (I can't post links yet, but I feel like this one is necessary and doesn't constitute spam). If that seems a little hard to follow, or if you don't feel as advanced a user, there's an updated, more step-by-step, hold-your-hand kinda thing (which will take longer if you already know what you're doing), check the latest post on technoheads dot org.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fward1208:
You don't need to roll back to 2.2 to root this phone. I rooted it with no problems using Super One Click with rageagainstthecage. You may need to turn the usb debug mode on and off a couple times to get it to take during the process. After you see the message that you have succeeded you need to reboot your phone. Then you're good to go.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PiratesCanDIAF:
I just rooted with the latest update.

Unzip the SuperOneClick archive

Put the phone in debug mode (I had it in modem mode and enabled debugging)

using adb push psneuter to /data/local/tmp

then do

adb shell
cd /data/local/tmp
chmod 0777 ./psneuter
./psneuter
adb shell
id

if the last command says uid=0(root) then you are temp rooted

close out of the shell and do

adb remount
adb push su-v3 /system/bin
adb push Superuser.apk /system/app
adb shell sync

And you are rooted :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zean1:
Looking for a rom for the lg vortex

i need a stock ROM that i can use ROM Manager to install that will let me use the wifi hotspot i have it rooted
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chukk98:
I used ARoot
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] seejay1120:
Just rooted my Vortex running 2.2.2bFRG83G, using SOC. Apparently LG made it easy with their modem drivers available on their website. The only "trick" that i did (and was not documented in rooting procedures) is to enable modem mode in the USB connection chooser menu (with USB debugging of course).
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jase5273:
I rooted my LG Vortex using Gingerbreak, but I had issues flashing the recovery. However, I did it using ADB and it worked wonders for me. I even have a custom ROM on the device now. I tried CM7 on it, but I kept getting random force closes, especially when going into the settings to try to change some things. I did find another one (Lightning) and it seems to be pretty stable right now.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PolynesianMedic:
Thank you Thank you Thank you! I have been pulling my hair out trying to get this to work, and that was all that was needed!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Monolith Games:
i rooted my vortex

i rooted my vortex but thats about as far as i got.

is there any way to do this that works?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WinstonPike:
LG Vortex root

I root my phone using SuperOneClick and then using something else (I forgot) to automatically install SU. I did have problems to start with using ADB but by reading and RE-reading the forums, I learned how to use it correctly. I then started deleting unwanted apps using this thread (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=617026). Now some of you may have noticed that I didn't say anything about doing a backup.... that's because in my hurry to kill those few apps, I didn't do a backup. Well, now I want to start over from scratch because my home screen freezes and force-closes way too often. Where can I get a backup from?

tia...

Winston
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] the-her0:
check out the GNM recovery on android forums
[Captivate Themes and Apps] skinien:
Get it while it's hot:

http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2010/12/gmail-for-android-better-priority-inbox.html
[Captivate Themes and Apps] YoungGun821:
to bad it only works on Android 2.2..
[Captivate Themes and Apps] DirtyRasa:
Finally I can send as another email.

Now if they only fix the attachments...
[Captivate Themes and Apps] reflo:
can anyone upload the apk?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Dave the Knave:
Here. 10char.
[EVO 4G General] TheUnquietMind:
I usually run through the gauntlet when it comes to testing things to make my phone my own. That usually causes extra stuff laying around the house that I'll never use but hate the throw away. Looking to find new homes for these items all I ask in return is a small donation of whatever you think it's worth and to cover shipping and it's yours. Just send me an email or a pm. First come first served was going to put up on ebay but figured I'd offer out to the community that has given me so much knowledge my head hurts. ;)

The Items that I have are all for the Evo:

1. Sold

2. Sold

3. Sold

4. Sold

List will be updated as soon as Item is confirmed gone.
[EVO 4G General] phatmanxxl:
Haha im the first to say wrong section. :cool:
[EVO 4G General] animal7296:
Yeah there is a classified section but with it being EVO related I dont see it being in the wrong section. General seems right to me.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] tmoreno2425:
Just ordered one. http://www.otterbox.com/HTC-G2-/-HT...es-Case/HTC4-G2XXX-20-E4OTR_A,default,pd.html
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Crey23:
nice.....but I wich I had learned this sooner....I just bought 3 cheap ones...at the rate I'm going....I'll be getti this puppy in 3 months lol!
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] PatrickHuey:
Fixing to order. I love the look to it.

Sent from my T-Mobile G2 with Virtuous Sense.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] alexp162002:
I wish it was a defender series though... much better protection than the commuter series. Hopefully they will release a defender for it soon.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] nivlac978:
I don't know if they can make one for this phone. Aren't the only phones that get those "one piece" phones?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] nivlac978:
Does anyone have one of these yet? Too soon to ask that question?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] tmoreno2425:
Mine just shipped today. Will let you know when it comes in.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] dorezen:
at first look, this $35 otterbox looks very similar to the cheapo $5 ones that's selling everywhere. i'm sure the quality is much better but is it $35 better as the protection is still 2 piece? im curious to see feedback from those who ordered
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] luis86dr:
Its quality over plastic.

[G2/HTC Vision]
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] ddgarcia05:
Damn, it didn't upload in HD.

I had a very bad hang over while recording.

[YOUTUBE]XsJeDGbtXtw[/YOUTUBE]
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] shuythuyshuy:
How is the grip on the commuter series? I'm always afraid that it will slip out of my hands.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] dorezen:
12/10 - 12/13 only

just noticed this on their site

Special Offer: Buy a Commuter Series case and receive a free OtterBox stand plus free domestic ground shipping.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] ddgarcia05:
I posted a code for an additional 10% off in the other thread.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] elbarto7:
thanks for that garcia save me $3.50!
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] g2reno:
What's weird is that I was the first to post on tmobile forums in the g2 area about this with a link. And here my handle is g2reno and my actual IRL name is Reno.

Mind=blown
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] boloj:
Looks really nice to bad it doesn't come with a belt clip

Oh here is the link I see no one else has posted it

http://www.otterbox.com/HTC-G2-/-HTC-Desire-Z-Commuter-Series-Case/HTC4-G2XXX,default,pd.html
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] tmoreno2425:
Just got mine in. Looks great will post some pics tomorrow.

This is only the second otterbox I have had. The first was a defender for the 3gs. This commuter case is well built and feels and looks great. The only problem I ran into was the first silicone layer was getting pinched at the corner when I was trying to put the outter cover snapped in place. After a few attempts finally got it on and so far so good. Def worth the wait and money.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] gravis86:
Is the back made mostly of silicone or hard plastic? Please tell me it doesn't stick to the inside of your pocket!
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] tmoreno2425:
The back is mostly hard plastic. The only silicone will be at the headphone jack, power button, charging port, and the largest part is volume rocker. The plastic has a great design/look to it. You wont be disappointed. Should be getting some pics up a little later.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] cdrk:
I can't WAIT to see some pics of it. I'll probably decide then if I'll purchase it or not :D
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] Capt ZZzzz:
Did you use the screen protector that came with it?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] tmoreno2425:
No I didn't. I had on a orange phantomskin chromatic previous to the case so I just left that screen protector on.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] mayurolla:
How much weight and size did it add to the overall phone? Is it bulkier now?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] mayurolla:
Also some pics ASAP would be greatly appreciated. I still have the case with the free stand promotion along with free shipping in my cart, just need to hit checkout.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] gravis86:
Same here! And don't forget the 10% off code tb1010y
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] ddgarcia05:
I remember when i had a otterbox case on my hd2 the built in screen protector would cause air bubbles like crazy. On youtube there are videos of people placing powder and plastic on the screen to combat the air bubble effect. I hope its not like that with this case.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] tmoreno2425:
No this one does not have a built in protector. It has a screen protector that goes directly on the screen. Pics will be up in about 30-45 minutes.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] elbarto7:
@ddgarcia, I think it's the defender series.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] cdrk:
How are the side buttons are they easy to press with the case?
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] tmoreno2425:
Yes they are pretty easy. the sleep/wake/power button is covered with silicone. as is the volume controls. The dedicated photo button is actually covered with the hard plastic outer case. and it is also easy to push.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] tmoreno2425:
The Pics

here is the link to my photobucket. enjoy

http://s1182.photobucket.com/albums/x453/tmoreno2425/otterbox/
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] elbarto7:
Thanks for the pics. Looks nice. Mine says shipped. Can't wait.
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] cdrk:
Thanks indeed!
[G2 and Desire Z Accessories] timsterzzz:
Just ordered mine, thanks for the coupon code. I also ordered 2 Trident cases for my Vibrants. DNEWSTC2010 20% off on the trident case(like a defender case) for anyone that has a Vibrant for a second phone. Codes saved me some serious cash.