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[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lonlawrence:
OK, I searched and found the developers ROM for Evo Froyo 2.2.1, but haven't been able to find any news about whether the Evo is ever going to get 2.2.1. Googling it didn't help either. Has anyone heard anything? My MyTouch 4G had it, but I went back to Evo today and couldn't believe updating the firmware and software didn't give me 2.2.1. So I started searching and there is almost nothing on the internet about it. Did they decide to skip 2.2.1 and wait for gingerbread?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Psygnosis84:
Has anyone noticed is pretty much all the Froyo builds (I haven't tried Gingerbread yet) that most apps that have some form of gradient, it is represented by very ugly banding.

The Froyo Call Screen

Xiia Live

These are a few of the programs. I've checked my brothers phone (Galaxy S) and his one doesn't have these issues.

Is there any way to fix these or is this just a limitation?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] mally2:
HD2= 65K screen = Bad colour = banding

For the moment, hopefully it will be fixed with 16m colors :P
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] xpr0ject:
No, it's not display. when you move widget, this bandig disappear. this issiue affact Gingerbread build to... any idea, how to fix that?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Archer:
Try Launcher Pro. That got rid of banding issues for me. You don't have to get rid of your current launcher to try it, so there's nothing to lose, and I'd highly recommend it anyway. It's by far my favourite launcher available.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] nemuro:
Yeah, about this subject.

I have a desire hd rom, and in sense ui gradients show banding, for the ui and everything. It's most visible on the power control widget.

However, when I move to launcher pro, the same widget shows no banding.

Any way to incorporate that "fix" to simulate less color information and get rid of the banding?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] mylove299:
If you use live wallpaper the banding will appear.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] nemuro:
I don't use live wallpapers. And how could that relate? Does a live-wallpaper eat from the number of colors the display can show, or what? :)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] dharvey4651:
Simply put... NO.

Launcher Pro is a paid software and will not be cooked into and publicly released here on XDA.

Sorry..
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Avelnan:
Technically, launcher pro IS a free app, the paid version simply has more features.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] squish099:
Sorry this will never happen.. Microsoft said the 65k colors was a software limitations in winmo 6.5, however the hardware is capable of 262k colors.. currently we are under a software (read: drivers/libs) limitation. Maybe in time one of the wonderful dev's here will find the solution and rewrite the libs to unlock the full screen capabilities.. time will tell... hope this explains things little bit better as its been discussed numerous time that I know of...

Swyped from my Cyanogenmodded HD2
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] nemuro:
I use the free version. Nice try though.

Does anyone have some proof on this? With a lot of users, there are a lot myths regarding our lovely HD2.

Until I see two hd2 phones, with the same graphics displayed, one with and one without banding, I will have a hard time believing this.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] squish099:
I don't know what you want for proof here's mircrosofts site on the hd2 specs http://www.microsoft.com/windowspho...oft.com/windowsphone/en-us/buy/6/default.aspx you will see what I said in the post before yours. As far as android goes you will have to search for it. It was discussed a long time ago with a couple of devs here..

Swyped from my Cyanogenmodded HD2
[Vibrant Accessories] Damonkashu:
When I bought this vibrant used, it already has a screen protector. Either the previous owner applied it wrong or the screen protector was awful! The colors on the screen were completely washed out and it removed from the beauty of the SAMOLED
[Vibrant Accessories] thuynh022:
Buy a realook.
[Vibrant Accessories] superchi:
No, and I've had mine for a few months and still can't see any scratches on it.
[Vibrant Accessories] monkey1911:
I'm running Ghost Armor and I love it.
[Vibrant Accessories] ericm115:
i bought a 3 pack of clear screen protectors on ebay. they cost $5 for all three and look amazing. They also feel really slick on the fingers. Colors are great on my samoled. DONT buy a mirror screen protector! They suck bad,,,
[Vibrant Accessories] GreggoryD502:
I second the realook. Kinda of a pain to install. 1 spec of dusts will ruin the look. But worth it. Looks awesome.

Powered by Axura with a dash of Voodoo
[Vibrant Accessories] chunkiemunster:
Nude is the BEST!!

I've had my phone since July and have gone naked since September and the screen still looks good as new! I keep it in my pocket at times and sometimes in a holster, but all I have on it at all times is a hard-rubber case.
[Vibrant Accessories] Lethal_NFS:
I do not use a screen protector. If I find one that is nearly invisible then I will use one.
[Vibrant Accessories] StefanB86:
I do. I have tried BodyGuardz, Zagg's and Realook and i would recommend Realook if you choose to go with one, you wont even notice that there's a screen protector there.
[Vibrant Accessories] MDRoiDM:
shouldn't the gorilla glass screen give sufficient protection against scratches?
[Vibrant Accessories] shreddintyres:
It does offer some protection against minor scratches but doesn't full protect your screen, personally I use a reallook screen protector and it works wonderfully. No color or.image distoetion thar I can see and I've been using it since.october now.

Sent from my SGH-T959
[Vibrant Accessories] Master™:
I use Realook :D

It was super easy to apply, and is colorless! I l-o-v-e it
[Vibrant Accessories] gforceriders:
I use ghost armor all the way! They will cover the whole phone and a lifetime warranty, so they replace the armor anytime for free.
[Vibrant Accessories] Gibsonusa:
^^

I was thinking ghost armor. Now with otterbox coming out with a vibrant model ill wait till then. I used a crap protector from walmart and it was fine for a while. I went to tmobile and the store help saw my screen and thought that I had messed it up. After explaining to him what it was he said that I didn't need one cause of the gorilla glass, and I haven't had one on sense then. Saying that it is completely scratch resistant is kind of a lie, as if I look hard enough I can see a very very fine scratch in the lower corner of my phone. You have to look real hard and get the light just right.

:-)
[Vibrant Accessories] brian_v3ntura:
i used a 5-pk i got from ebay... lol i dont understand the reason on buying the higher end ones,but to each his own. i'm not that big of a visualphile to spend that kind of money on screen protectors....

and gorilla glass is MORE scratch RESISTANT instead of scratch PROOF. Big difference.
[Vibrant Accessories] deadpass:
I've kept a skinomi on mine since I bought it in august and it's barely noticeable. Doesn't changes the color or brightness, but does make the screen just a tad less slick, but I got used to that in a week. Lifetime warranty too.
[Vibrant Accessories] Sir Incognito:
invisible shield is what i use, works great and feels great
[Vibrant Accessories] Dammit2Hell:
I'm using this http://www.stealthguards.com/index.php/cellphones/samsung-vibrant-full-body-protection.html. They're free, you just pay shipping. I love mine. Can't tell it's there at all. I didn't use the one for the back though as I have my phone in a hard case.
[Vibrant Accessories] trustinhate:
i had ghost armor installed on my phone when i first got it and i hated it. every little speck of dust and lint from my pocket got stuck on the coating edges. also the dude at the place i got it installed at told me that if there are any problems with it after it dried all the way to just come back and they would reapply it for no charge. needless to say, they didnt apply it correctly the first time and i went back. they tried to charge me another $25. me and my friend (who also got it applied and had issues) told him to go **** himself.
[Vibrant Accessories] superchi:
Just as long as you don't carry razorblades and sharp rocks in your pockets like the other users here.
[Vibrant Accessories] HotShotAzn:
Agreed. I haven't had a screen protector on a phone since my HTC Tilt days. No point unless you are rough with your phone. Even if I get baby scratches, I can buff those out easily. No screen protector will protect from an impact.
[Vibrant Accessories] tincanman:
i still use a screen protector to protect my vibrant from serious damages or scratches

i've gone 4 days without a screen protector, but careful usage also and as far as my eyes can see, there are 0 scratches

even the back and silver edge are scratch free, maybe one little unseen scratch on the silver part, but that's about it

i've put it in my pocket, desk, and a backpack
[Vibrant Accessories] biggeorgef:
I just wanted to give props to Stealth Guards - I ordered the front/rear kit (which is about $3.00 shipped) on Tuesday and it arrived today (Thursday). My wife does all the screen protector installs around here because I have NO patience whatsoever. The install seemed a lot quicker than the Invisible SHIELD - which is what I've been using on all my phones for years. Anyway, for $3.00 I cannot be happier and the shipping was quick!

The only caveat is the kit only includes the protectors - so if you're used to a kit like the Invisible SHIELD which includes applicator/squeegee then you might be disappointed. In our case we had left over kits, so it worked out. :D

http://www.stealthguards.com/index.php/cellphones/samsung-vibrant-full-body-protection.html
[Vibrant Accessories] khupp:
Thanks to all of you that suggested Reallook! I just got a set and put one on tonight. It is so clear and smooth it feels almost naked :)
[Vibrant Accessories] z3NN9:
Same here and I concur.

Nero v3 / voodoo504

sbg 2.2 +
[Vibrant Accessories] parmijo11:
Ghost Armor
[Vibrant Accessories] Chief Geek:
I used the stealth guard. Got two sets for like 3 bucks shipped. Quality is not what real protector is, but its cheap and worth every penny. Takes a little trimming, then a dayor so for it to clear up sometimes, but it does look great, is durable, and again, its cheap.

Sent from Vibrant w/ Nero v3.

Typoes courtesy of thumbs moving faster then brain.
[Vibrant Accessories] cyberpyr8:
I found a kiosk in the mall around here that sold Invisible shield and installed it for me. Even in the sun it looks good. I have bought cheaper ones for other phones and they may look ok until you get outside. This one is really good indoors or out. It was a little pricey ($20) but it has a lifetime warranty on it and I didn't have to install it. That alone was worth $20 to me. :D
[Vibrant Accessories] Chief Geek:
I enjoy and loathe putting on screen protectors, especially wet installs. Its such a pain in ass, but when your done and it looks good you get a sense of accomplishment. But I would prefer to pay a little more to forget the hassle all together.

Sent from Vibrant w/ Nero v3.

Typoes courtesy of thumbs moving faster then brain.
[Vibrant Accessories] davemw2:
What is the brand that tmobile sells? That's what I bought and as it takes a little from the display it is pretty good. Im always accidentally putting my phone in my pocket with my car keys and there are no screen scratches.

Edit: no scratches seen on the protector either.

Nero V3

Jl5 w/voodoo

Blackfroyo themed
[Vibrant Accessories] Lethal_NFS:
I bought a screen protector today and it is probably the best protector I have ever seen. You absolutely can not tell it is on there. It went on pretty easy as long as you follow the steps. I bought the (Realook) brand. www.realook.us
[Vibrant Accessories] Klauss86:
I bought an after market screen protector by Mybat for 12 bucks... Don't buy from tmobile too expensive.
[Vibrant Accessories] domtru:
Invisi-shield and works well. Because of the length of contract I don't want to take any chances with a touch screen getting scratches. It does take away from the slickness of the screen but you get used to it after a while. Other than that works well in all manners of light!!!
[Vibrant Accessories] briansj:
I've been using Realook on both of my Vibrants
[Vibrant Accessories] Lethal_NFS:
Best protector I have ever used. Covers 99.9% of the screen and you can not tell it is on there.
[Vibrant Accessories] OaklandR:
I was hesitant at first because my wife's cousins phone looked awful with one. The I read others mention the same thing about the T-Mo protectors. I bought a Realook based on reviews here and couldn't be happier.
[Vibrant Accessories] Jdom58:
Then I also HIGHLY suggest the realook, once applied correctly you will not know it's there and it's plenty strong. I say applied correctly because you have to make sure the screen is completely free from dust and smudges.
[Vibrant Accessories] Jdom58:
You would think so but there are plenty of reported complaints of the screen being scratched by something other than a chipping hammer. Guess it depends how careful you are with it.
[Vibrant Accessories] Lordjish:
I bought a case and a pack of protectors from T-Mobile store in Olathe, KS at 119th and Blackbob. Before purchase, I asked if they had an expert there to put it on without bubbles. There was and the guy went through 4 or 5 of them before he got it right.(they used their own stock and left me a spare) Luckily there was a cute blond there for me to look at while I waited. Seriously though, great service from that store.
[Vibrant Accessories] khupp:
I'm pretty careful and scratched it slightly in the first couple weeks I had it. Probably dirt in my pocket. Now I'm using realook and you can't even tell I'm using a protector.
[Vibrant Accessories] KWKSLVR:
I wonder if some of these aren't actual scratches. I thought I had scratched mine up pretty bad (several faint scratches). I licked my finger and tried to work them out with no luck...then I cleaned my screen with a disposable Zeiss lens cloth and they came right out. Go figure. ;)

I still think Gorilla Glass is good enough. I HATED the one I had on mine.
[Vibrant Accessories] MailenJokerbell:
I don't... yet.

No scratches so far, my vibrant is almost a month old.

Heard the screen is pretty hard to get scratches on, but I still shouldn't take risks.
[Vibrant Accessories] brian_v3ntura:
gorilla glas is scratch resistant but not scratch proof. its a bit harder to scratch the screen on a vibrant compared to phones without gorilla glass,but still can get scratches.
[Vibrant Accessories] dasunsrule32:
I don’t use one, have had it for 5 months now. :-)
[Vibrant Accessories] Mdtolic:
Oh yeah, Realook all the way.

But, has anyone taken it off and reapplied? They say you can do it, but I'm not sure about that. I’ve got something under one side of mine and it’s starting to bug me.
[Vibrant Accessories] g2tl:
I'd stay away from stealthguards. It's too thick, so my screen is annoyingly insensitive.
[Vibrant Accessories] rchrdcrg:
I've had mine for about 6 months, totally naked with no case at all, and all I have is one tiny scratch that I have no idea where it came from... otherwise it still looks amazing, even the rest of the phone that's plastic.

Before this, I had an iPhone 3G, and after two years of using it totally naked the plastic was scratched to all hell, and the screen had its fair share of small scratches as well, though glass by its very nature is hard to scratch, and gorilla glass is, well, gorilla glass :)

I hate cases and screen protectors... I like the way the phone all by itself looks and feels in my hand, and I've never even considered clunking it up with a case or covering that beautiful screen with another layer of something.

Freeball it, dude... go naked.
[Vibrant Accessories] BF_Mattwrench:
Great Screen Protector..

Just an FYI.

Based on my experience I have full body and screen protectors for my previous phones and ipod/mp3s. The best that I have used is a film made by 3m. It's claimed to be used in desert environments to protect helicopter blades from the potential erosion from contact with sand. It is also used for cars to protect paint from rockchips and scratches.

As far as I know it is sold(for phones) by ZAGG/Invisible Shield and Case-Mate Clear Armor.

It has a slight texture to the surface, but you quickly forget its there. It is a great trade-off for those of us who choose to take care of our phones. Also, it provides a better grip on the Vibrant if you dont use a case. You know the Vibrant can be hard to hold on to with out a case.

It literally is a scratch proof protector. You could put it in a bag full of nails and shake and have not a scratch. I think the only way to scratch it would be with a razor blade.

Anyway, if your looking for a great screen protector...this is my hands-down favorite.

Personally i like the Case-mate version because they send two sets of protectors for the price of Invisible shield.

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[Vibrant Accessories] rraguilar09:
^^^+1 I love the look and feel of the realook! Can't even tell it's there and it feels the same, nothing there. Well about five or so minutes. It's a really good protector. I haven't taken it completely off but what I have done is get two pieces of tape wrap one around your finger then use that finger to stick and lift up the area of the screen protector that needs to be cleaned. Then use the other price of tape and use that one to get the small debris out. Works for me and hope this helps.
[Vibrant Accessories] Mdtolic:
Great. Gonna give the tape trick a try!
[Vibrant Accessories] xdeified:
I got 3 screen protectors for my vibrant for a dollar from Amazon. I wouldn't recommend it since they weren't even the right size :/. I'm thinking of getting ghost armor for it.
[Vibrant Accessories] moxie13:
T-Mobiles screen protectors difuse the light when it hits the screen and makes it hard to see unless brightness is turned up. It also makes things look pixelated. Not the best if you are looking for the best visually. Looking elsewhere for a better screen protector, either Realook or Invisible Shield.
[Vibrant Accessories] projex0:
currently using stealthguard SP nice and durable and CHEAP :D
[Vibrant Accessories] Martezgarki:
Any other good sp other than Realook? I've used Realook, sure it looks good and all but it attracts smudges easily...

How much I hope SGP come oout with Oleophobic sp for Vibrant
[Vibrant Accessories] bartek25:
hell yesss and also rubber case in casse i drop it which i do allot and for screen protectors man everytime i take it off to put new one on my screen looks like i just bought the phone dont be silly and get one .
[Vibrant Accessories] Alakar:
Had my Vibrant since launch day, and was considering a screen protector until about a week after I got it and dropped it screen down on my concrete basement floor. The silver bezel got scratched in several places, but the screen didn't have a mark on it. I bought one of those rubber skins T-Mobile was selling, but to this day I still don't use a screen protector and still don't have any scratches on the screen.
[Vibrant Accessories] meorah:
Totally agree. With a 2 year contract everybody who has this phone will want a hardware refresh as soon as possible. From previous experience a 2 year old phone will ebay for $50-100 depending on condition and included accessories.

To me, it is totally worth $50 to run without a case or screen protector.

If phones lasted as long as cars then I'd protect it but the phone industry is changing so quickly these are basically throw away devices once you upgrade to new hardware.

I'll keep my $5 in my pocket and keep my screen sensitivity and keep my slim form factor and run naked.
[Vibrant Accessories] Stevenjcarney:
Just dropped my phone yesterday, it landed face down on the concrete. The chrome bezel has some scratches, but the screen itself is totally blemish free. I say naked all the way!
[Vibrant Accessories] floods658:
I plan on purchasing one on my new phone just for peace of mind! :)
[Vibrant Accessories] :
Water to Apply

Yeah, it sounds weird but these work the best.:D 5-10 bucks off of EBAY.
[Vibrant Accessories] eunkipark92:
U should take a close look at it in with the bright lights one. U will see tiny little scratches. :p it might not get big scratches unless u scratch it with knife but its gets tiny ones with daily use.
[Vibrant Accessories] j0a0a7:
I bought some off amazon 5 pack for around $2 something. Even though Gorilla glass does provide great protection I still rather have the insurance of a screen protector. The one u get from Tmobile sucks they are blurry the only good thing to them is that they are thick.
[Vibrant Accessories] badaphooko01:
Does anybody use phantom skinz? I have used realook since launch day and while it protects great im tired of all the oily smudges and want to try something new. Has anybody have experience with both protectors and why you liked the one over the other?
[Vibrant Accessories] Zeltex:
Gorilla Glass screen ftw? :D

The vibrant's gorilla glass is pretty durable against scratches and knives,etc....

But if you drop the phone from too high....regardless of having a screen protector or not you'll have to say goodbye to your beautiful screen.
[Vibrant Accessories] chunkiemunster:
Streaking!

I have had my phone since June 2010 and never put anything over this beautiful screen. I used to keep the phone in my pocket, but after collecting so much pocket lint, I now use a holster and the phone still looks amazing with no scratches. Dropped it a couple of times, and even dropped it in the toilet (TWICE!). But the screen is still amazing and no scratches. The only thing I keep my Vibrant in is a rubber sleeve I got from ebay.
[Vibrant Accessories] Jacosta:
Lmfao how do you drop your phone in the toilet not once, but twice?
[Vibrant Accessories] systematic:
i have one on mine... mainly for peace of mind, not having to think about a scratch always helps lol
[Vibrant Accessories] systematic:
i like the standard clear ones, dont wanna take away from the beauty of the screen... although the privacy one will hide the tmo n samsung logos and the touch buttons
[Vibrant Accessories] VibrantStroti:
I've tried a couple different screen protectors, and they changed the feel of the touchscreen by so much that it was hard to get the good "gliding" that you get from direct contact with the screen. It made me nervous to go without, but it really does give me the best experience interacting with my phone.

I do think the phone feels a little bit too light and slippery without a case, so I'm using one of the rubbery cases (I believe mine is silicone actually). I like that it provides some extra grip, especially in the car. I can set it on my dashboard without it sliding all over the place.
[Vibrant Accessories] burntrat:
I've used 3 different types of screen protectors. Clear, mirror, and anti-glare. The mirror sucked so bad. Ok indoors, but horrible outdoors even with full brightness. The clear one came from a tmobile store for free. Not bad, but I had to clean the screen every 5 mins. I am currently on anti-glare/anti-fingerprint. It's not perfect, but it's the best of the 3. The only con is I lose a little in picture quality (shows little rainbow effects in light colors). The pro is the anti-glare, anti-fingerprint and smooth touch. It is so easy to glide over the screen with the matte surface. I only clean my screen once in blue moon now. I would gladly take that 1 con if I gain all those pros.

Steinheil supposedly makes these anti-fingerprint protectors that doesn't leave rainbow effects, but I have not tried them yet. Anyone ever used that brand?
[Vibrant Accessories] adriansgalaxy:
Do

I didnt before but got tired of the smudges so i slapped one on. no more smudges.:D
[Vibrant Accessories] flunik:
screen protectors are gay. anyway you'll gonna buy another phone in less than a half-a-year.