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[myTouch 4G General] graffixnyc:
If you **Recently** got a warranty exchange did you get one with a good display or bad? or should I say better display since HTC claims the screens arent bad.

I got a better screen the first time I got my mt4g and I'm scared they will send me one with an inferior display. It seems like more people get good displays with warranty exchanges than bad displays. I'm just trying to figure out my chances of getting a bad display vs good display.. Chances are a lot of people that got bad displays returned them(that noticed anyway).. which then they would go to the factory to get refurbished and since they dont view the screen issue as a problem most likely they would ship it out with the same lower quailty screen so in that respect I think my chances of getting a lower quality display are higher than getting one with the better display
[myTouch 4G General] Phateless:
If you do warranty by mail you can inspect the new unit before sending back your old one. This concern has been answered 20 times in this thread. You should read through it or use the search feature.

At one point I had 4 phones on my desk. Now I'm happy.

Sent from my HTC Glacier
[myTouch 4G General] graffixnyc:
I do search phateless.. If you notice I did say "Recently" meaning within the past week or two. The other's in this thread where they talk about that are over a month(some 2 months old) and might not be relevant due to inventory changes since.

Just wondering if the ratio of bad/good warranty exchanges has changed since because of inventory. I know I can just send it back and keep trying until I get one, but that's going to be a pain in the ass.. lol

It seems like now more people are getting the better displays with warranty replacements, more so than a couple of months ago. I'm just trying to gauge my chances of getting one with the lower quality display vs the better display
[myTouch 4G General] strcheng:
Thank you tmagritte,

i will try to contact HTC anyways, no matter i can get warranty exchange or not. i m currently satisfied with my MT4g except the washout screen...
[myTouch 4G General] collins521:
Amazingly enough I had a good screen white Made in China version and had to get it replaced and got another good screen white Made in Taiwan I believe...don't really want to pull the battery to just look.
[myTouch 4G General] graffixnyc:
Got my replacement today and it was a good screen.. didn't check if it was made in TW or China.. I guess I got lucky. My first one was a good screen too.. Or should I correct and say the "better" screen since the other one really isnt "bad" just not as good ;)
[myTouch 4G General] gatesmarch123:
Bottom line is htc is turning to crap. Turning out several phones for several vendors leading to cheaper build quality. Outsourcing part manufacturing to multiple companies always leads to problems.

Look at the xbox 360, and all the red rings of death on the first generation systems. You know why that was happening? Microsoft outsourced manufacturing of components to multiple companies and one of them dropped the ball. This caused multiple batches of systems not up to par. The saddest part was Microsoft didn't recall...they just extended warranties and replaced defective units with refurbished crap.

Electronics really piss me off, but I'm addicted to them.
[myTouch 4G General] graffixnyc:
I just checked under the battery to see where my replacement with the better screen was made. I was surprised it was made in TW. So I actually got one that was made in TW that has the better sony display
[myTouch 4G General] rooibos75:
What do you think about this screen replace ?

http: / / aliexpress.com/store/905632/210902832-456392629/Original-LCD-Display-Screen-Monitor-For-HTC-T-Mobile-MyTouch-4G.html

it a good or bad screen ?

In the description written next

Package Included:

1 x AMOLED Screen
[myTouch 4G General] kalel33:
LOL! That has to be a scam because the only phone with AMOLED screens are the Samsungs. The Mytouch 4G definitely doesn't have one.
[myTouch 4G General] mackster248:
Agree, even the Sensation is having the same problems as us. 2 different screens and as well as dust under it.
[myTouch 4G General] thevindicated:
Hey.

I wanted to provide an update on this situation. I too had a "panel 1 screen."

I got the Mytouch 4g a few weeks back and noticed the screen was NOT equivalent to what my wife had. It was dull and blurry.

I decided to take it back to the store (I was still in the 30 days) and get a new one. She showed me 7, and I repeat, seven black china made Mytouch phones. ALL OF THEM had a bad screen. My wife has a red one, so I asked her to show me the red one. Perfect. Also, the black ones had Gingerbread, and all the red ones had Froyo. Why? I don't know. Must be older models. Anyway, I could tell the difference right there, and I downloaded TE in the store just to be sure. It's a panel 2 type made in China. The red is a bit flashy for my tastes, but quality is more important to me than aesthetics.

Maybe you guys are onto something where, in order to get phones out, they are just using any material to get them built. Sad really.

I will say, however, I am thoroughly impressed with the T-Mobile customer service. She didn't want to, but I told her I wanted to look at different phones to compare and she brought them all out. Maybe she was just curious, but they were really helpful.

Good luck if you did get a bad screen. There are some people who said it's not that big of a difference. I will say I almost just left it as is. I am glad I didn't, because, the difference is night and day. And you will be glad you got a different one.

Good luck.
[myTouch 4G General] MRpeabodyia:
For those that have received a replacement from tmob and called multiple times, do the reps not keep notes of you calling? I would think they log each call and would notice the 10 calls asking for a swap
[myTouch 4G General] kalel33:
I can answer this as a rep, yes they do keep the record of how many times you call in and if it's a troubleshooting issue then you look back at the previous notes that the last tech left.
[Off-topic] nrfitchett4:
I'll start.

Got a slingbox solo (didn't see the point in hd when data can't handle it)

Also got a panasonic 3d bluray player (since it supports checkerboard and I have a 3d capable DLP TV)

Now I just need some 3d glasses!!!
[Off-topic] gullum:
socks and underwear was under the tree for me
[Off-topic] Purple Drama Llama:
There's already a thread for this :eek:
[Off-topic] husam666:
Noobs just cant get it :rolleyes:
[Off-topic] info[]box1:
PS3 + Black Ops + Call of Duty.

Call of Duty is better. My opinion

Sent from my Hydroid Liquid Evo
[Off-topic] orb3000:
Got nothing...........
[Off-topic] nrfitchett4:
link??? Nothing came up when I entered the thread title and the first 2 pages of off topic yielded nothing...

Of course, llamas think they are perfect so...

:p
[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
Corrected that for ya ;)

You'll find the other thread here although it doesn't cover hanuka :p;):D

@orb :eek: really? Nothing? :eek: I might have to donate ;):D:D:p
[Off-topic] nrfitchett4:
thanks, didn't see it. probably wasn't on the first couple of pages last night. Suprised the common thread title thingy didn't point me to it...
[Off-topic] MacaronyMax:
Aha dw :D Could always say this is different because it includes hanuka though :p;):D
[Off-topic] nrfitchett4:
that's right. This is the official "What you got for Winter Break" thread. No discrimination in here!!! :)
[Off-topic] Purple Drama Llama:
Awwwwwwwwwwww........... here you go orb!
[Off-topic] Omnichron:
I got a bricked phone! ROM Manager and clockwork mod did it!:mad: Thankfully, I was able to go into emergency mode and recover my beautiful p509.:o
[Off-topic] derhannes1983:
This selfmade bag for my HTC Desire from my girlfriend :) Best Christmas present ever :D
[Off-topic] DavidinCT:
I got a Kinect for my 360, then got the red ring of death after installing it (YEA !!!!), 100's of other people claimed to have the problem. After 2-3 days of playing with it, I fixed it and it's working fine now. If you want motion control for a Game system, Kinect makes the Wii look like a kids toy.

Besides that a few other games and some "non-toy" stuff....
[Off-topic] CatOnFire:
That is the most awesome phone case ever.

I got the complete DVD set of Cowboy Bebop, a bunch of new clothes, and my girlfriend and I paid each others way to Disney World earlier that month.
[Off-topic] mixxx18:
I got a kiss from my wife and she said I love you. The best gift I've ever received. :)
[Off-topic] Lancellor:
I got a astro Mixamp 5.8 with sennheiser hd595 headphones great set up if you want to play online without disturbing anyone.
[Off-topic] Vito Andolini Corleone:
Got a Sony xperia x10 B-)

Sent from my X10i
[Off-topic] Babydollll:
I didn't get anything tech related... New shoes, new fuzzy winter boots, and a new jacket!

Sent from my Llama powered N1 courtesy of the xda app! Llama Power!!
[Off-topic] !PANDA:
Didnt get anything. Went for a run instead. Don't do christmas. Don't believe in anything. And if I had to, Satan would have to be the one rather then Jesus. No proof of jesus, why should I believe in 'him'? Though someone probobly did exist, he wasn't holy. Also, why is the Bible holy? I was written by man! Ohh well, believe in whaterever you want to. My choice- don't believe, go with the flow.

Laters. xx
[Off-topic] SteveG12543:
Rock Band 3 with the 102 button guitar, Gran Turismo 5, Need For Speed Hot Pursuit, new pair of Skullcandy Titan ear buds, Fushigi (a surprisingly large amount of my friends got it lol), a sealed case of $25 in pennies, a belt, a leather jacket, and a bunch of candy. And an IOU to get both the Goodwoods drum pads and a 16GB class 10 micro SD card for my phone within this month. Needless to say, I'm rather satisfied lol.

Sent from my Droid Incredible running Myn's Warm Two Point Two RLS5.2.
[Samsung Mesmerize] Agpilot!:
Awesome work!
[Samsung Mesmerize] cyress8:
Hell yeah, thanks a lot. Going to dl now!
[Samsung Mesmerize] Agpilot!:
Sceen grabs

Thought I would upload some screenshots of this rom with the Galassia theme

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[Samsung Mesmerize] phidelt82:
If you use the ADW launcher with 5 icon dock enabled, the Phone, Contacts, Messages, and Browser icons look really good in the dock.
[Samsung Mesmerize] Agpilot!:
Yeah thinking of trying ADW EX looks pretty sweet, I need to revamp my homesreen, its too busy ha
[Samsung Mesmerize] phidelt82:
Haptic feedback/vibrate fixed

With a brand new build and the testing of Agpilot! again, we have fixed the vibrate functions!!!

So now everything is working as expected.
[Samsung Mesmerize] SirSpankyTha3rd:
Awesome I've been waiting for a rom and this looks great thanks. Is there a way we can port the fascinate unlock screen to the showcase? Its a puzzle unlock always instead of only when a called is missed on the showcase.
[Samsung Mesmerize] cyress8:
wooo, nice
[Samsung Mesmerize] phidelt82:
I was thinking the same thing! :D
[Samsung Mesmerize] msstapleton:
Once I find out how to backup my radio and flash a recovery then I will try this rom out. Much thanks for the rom
[Samsung Mesmerize] phidelt82:
Follow this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=860250

If you need further help, just post back or send me a PM.
[Samsung Mesmerize] ArabianRATA:
Excellent work! Thank you and ag for bringing us our first rom!
[Samsung Mesmerize] phidelt82:
No problem. I'm hoping to bring more options as I get better at what I do. With our phones being so close internally, it doesn't take much to do the same things in both. So you can bet, if I do something on the Mesmerize, I'm going to do it on the Showcase, too.
[Samsung Mesmerize] msstapleton:
Got cwm backup working. Still need radio baseband backup and a nandroid backup since I bricked my other galaxy. Phone aint cheap to replace. User error.......
[Samsung Mesmerize] phidelt82:
Now that you have that part done, go into ROM Manager and flash the Fascinate recovery if you haven't yet. Then you can do nandroid backups from ROM Manager or CWM recovery.
[Samsung Mesmerize] msstapleton:
Is the nandroid backups the same as the cwm backups. Just wondering since I killed the other phone hahahaha
[Samsung Mesmerize] phidelt82:
Same thing. I prefer to do mine from recovery, but you can still do them through ROM Manager.

If you have already flashed the voodoo kernel you need to disable lagfix before you do your backup. I assume that you haven't, but just to be sure I thought I would put this warning in here.
[Samsung Mesmerize] SiL3nTKiLL:
very nice rom!
[Samsung Mesmerize] phidelt82:
Thanks! I am working on improvements all the time. If I come up with anything stable and worth putting in, I will definitely update you guys.
[Samsung Mesmerize] Agpilot!:
Just wanted to mention again how much us Cell South users appreciate your work phidelt82, glad I could be a helpful part of the ROM you constructed.
[Samsung Mesmerize] msstapleton:
I haven't enabled or used any lagfix or zipalign fixes yet. Just going one step at a time. Don't wanna brick this one again
[Samsung Mesmerize] Agpilot!:
Running Voodoo5 kernel with lagfix enabled, no problems here.
[Samsung Mesmerize] ArabianRATA:
Excellent rom! Works great with minimal issues and looks amazing! This truly surpasses the factory cs o/s! Thank you both for your work.
[Samsung Mesmerize] OBSt4l0n:
Having trouble downloading from mirror. Can someone take the time to upload this rom to megaupload.com and provide me with a download link
[Samsung Mesmerize] phidelt82:
Uploading to megaupload now. I am starting a premium account there so all of my files will be hosted with megaupload from now on.
[Samsung Mesmerize] msstapleton:
Awesome like MU
[Samsung Mesmerize] msstapleton:
Got a question? Will flashing this rom mess up or change the baseband modem. Do you have the dj20 baseband to reflash to the sgs phone if it does change by any chance. Thanks
[Samsung Mesmerize] phidelt82:
I don't even have a Showcase. This was done with an image of a DJ20 nandroid backup. It's basically all stock with changes made to some of the files. One thing that should set you at ease is that this ROM only changes files in the /system partition. Nothing in /cache, /data, or /datadata has been changed.

I have flashed probably around 75 ROM versions to my phone in the time that I've been doing this (about a month and a half) and even at the worst screw up I was able to come back with a simple pull of the battery, three button to get to recovery, and then restore from my backup.

ALWAYS perform a backup before you flash anything new. Take your time and follow all of the instructions. When in doubt, ask questions. There are lots of people here willing to help. I'm on the forums way more than I should be and I will help anyone out that I can.
[Samsung Mesmerize] 02busa:
I also would like to thank phidelt82 and Agpilot! for the development and testing of this rom.. Also Thanks to EVERYONE involved in Showcase development and testing also, as a Cellular South user I can tell you these are huge steps for us being the minority of the minority here. That being said, I'm running Clockworkmod, Voodoo5, and this rom with Galassia Theme having ZERO issues so far. I love the boot animation, and shutdown animations on this rom also... Thanks again!
[Samsung Mesmerize] msstapleton:
Thanks so much phidelt82. I will give this rom a try after I make a second backup and run the files through total commander. I am glad you had the brains and resources to do this for us CS customers.
[Samsung Mesmerize] phidelt82:
I have started hosting my own files on megaupload, so now there are more download links in the OP.
[Samsung Mesmerize] jbreakfield:
Hey phidelt82,

Thanks for all the work on this!!

Question: what's the weather widget you're using shown in the first post?
[Samsung Mesmerize] phidelt82:
Thanks, I'm trying to help out where I can. Beautiful widgets from the market. It's the weather widget using a 1x1 space.
[Samsung Mesmerize] jbreakfield:
Cool, thanks, I thought that may be what it was.

Another question: I haven't flashed this yet... when I do, will this wipe out all installed apps, or just the stock ones not included in the ROM?
[Samsung Mesmerize] phidelt82:
This will wipe out everything that would be in your /system directory, which does not include apps that have been downloaded, UNLESS you have to do a wipe data/factory reset (this is why you must disable lagfix if you have voodoo installed). Some people have to do this, and some people don't. That's why I recommend installing Titanium Backup to save and restore apps and settings after you flash a new ROM.
[Samsung Mesmerize] jbreakfield:
Ok, thanks again... I've already got Titanium Backup Pro, so gtg
[Samsung Mesmerize] msstapleton:
got another quick question. I am used to doing nand operations on the 360 and use total commander to compare dumps to make sure they match byte to byte. I have dumped the nand on the SGS through both CWM and Recovery. I tried to compare the different img files and there were errors and nothing was an identical match. Should they match 100% completely or am I toooo cauxious or paranoid about bricking my 500.00 phone?? hahahahahahahahaha

Got any id of another backup or app or tool to do it just to ease my anxiousness to flash your rom and start changing startup and shutdown animations and pics.

Sorry to bother you like this and being so long. Just learning Android and much thanks for your hard work with Ag.
[Samsung Mesmerize] phidelt82:
Backups won't match exactly because every backup is going to have different stuff on it, even if it's just different times. I won't say that you are too cautious or paranoid because it is your phone not mine. Personally, I just run and gun, but I'm not as worried about bricking my phone until it happens. I am currently flashing Alpha firmware that I'm building myself with the help of devs from the Fascinate side.

If you really want to look at a backup, in depth, you will need to have linux with a script called unyaffs to unpackage your .img files. Then they will be in a folder format so that you can look at everything like a folder tree.

Don't worry about bothering us. Asking questions isn't bothering us. Especially if you are following directions that you ask for, and learning from what you are doing. One day, you will be answering questions and giving directions to others.
[Samsung Mesmerize] msstapleton:
Ok much thanks will get program tommorrow

Thanks for clarifying and answering questions with a calm and smooth response.
[Samsung Mesmerize] phidelt82:
No problem. That's what I'm here for.
[Samsung Mesmerize] Agpilot!:
Another screen shot of adw ex launcher and the Galassia theme
[Samsung Mesmerize] ArabianRATA:
Hey Agpilot, have you tried the Gingerbread theme for ADWlauncher EX? It looks sweet!
[Samsung Mesmerize] 02busa:
It is niiiiice with this rom... So is "Android 2.3 Launcher" from the Market.
[Samsung Mesmerize] Agpilot!:
Ill check it out thanks
[Samsung Mesmerize] jbreakfield:
I have a question about the battery icon in the Galassia Theme...

Mine isn't actually tracking with the actual percentage of the battery; is this how the stock battery icon works, and it's just more apparent since this one has an actual number showing? Or does it only update on some schedule? Just wondering because I have a widget that tells me battery percentage, and they don't match at all... the icon always shows a lot more than actual, then it will update and drop down by like 15%
[Samsung Mesmerize] phidelt82:
Yeah, it's still using the stock battery percentage update. I have to do xml coding to get it to update every 1%. This is definitely something that I'm working on, but xml isn't my strong point yet. Samsung assures us that their calculations are accurate, and that even though it only updates every 20%, it's very annoying. I normally use a widget for accurate battery percentage also, but I flash so often lately I've just left it off.

I will be working with a couple other devs to get my xml skills on par to get the accurate battery mod included with both themes and all future mods.
[Samsung Mesmerize] jbreakfield:
Ok, cool, thanks for the answer; just wanted to be sure everything was working as it should. I use SwitchPro Widget, and it has a battery percentage readout option, so I usually have that as part of that one. I'll keep checking back for updates.

This ROM, Galassia Theme,LauncherPro, Voodoo kernal w/lagfix is a VERY nice combo for me, btw! Great work!
[Samsung Mesmerize] elijahblake:
Great work Phidelt82
[Samsung Mesmerize] elijahblake:
so just wondering... if Cellular South releases 2.2 what are they steps to go from this ROM to FROYO?
[Samsung Mesmerize] msstapleton:
I think out should come in a RUU file like the hero and htc phones, but I could be wrong. Also I think you should clear the internal files before updating.

I could be wrong. Best answer would be from phidelt82
[Samsung Mesmerize] ArabianRATA:
If they do release Froyo as an RUU (like 2.1 with the hero) I will revert back to the factory nandroid image and then install the update. Other than that I'm curious as to how the upgrade could be applied.

I've said it already but again, thank you all for your help in bringing us this rom. I look forward to future releases!
[Samsung Mesmerize] phidelt82:
When 2.2 does come out

Because there isn't Showcase Odin stock files floating around, that I know of yet, there are only a few of options that I see. Because of the checks that usually go on with a stock upgrade, you probably won't be able to just flash the new firmware if it comes OTA.

1. If you have only flashed a ROM, then you just have to flash back to your nandroid backup, and unroot. This shouldn't be a big deal to do.

2. If you have also installed a voodoo kernel, you will probably need to go an extra step and get a copy of someone's stock kernel to flash to your phone, too. This can be done with a program call Tuxility from the market. Get someone with a stock kernel that has just rooted to install the program to backup their kernel. You install the program and put their kernel backup on your phone and install it and reboot.

3. Wait for a custom 2.2 ROM to be put out for you to install. Knowing how these things go, it is likely that Verizon will get their upgrade first, followed by USCC and then Cellular South. Hopefully if that happens, I would already have you guys in 2.2 before the official upgrade hits and you wouldn't even have to worry about it.

---I have not tried option 2, so don't quote me on that.... it's just a brain storm.
[Samsung Mesmerize] msstapleton:
Cool so now I can try more things out now on phone and have a way to stock back ask so. If anyone wants a virgin stock dump just let me know. It also rooted
[Samsung Mesmerize] msstapleton:
hey phidelt82,

How hard would it be to compile 2.3 for the Galaxy phones. You can get the source and it kinda shows how to get the software and what is needed to start compiling. Imma try this weekend late Saturday night "baby-stepping" into it.

Here the link:

Android Open Source Project

http://source.android.com/
[Samsung Mesmerize] phidelt82:
It is being worked on as we speak. Kernel is booting. Lots of work ahead before it's ready to play with on our end.
[Samsung Mesmerize] 02busa:
Yeah, to say the least... We'll prob have a 2.3 based rom before Cell South decides to release an official 2.2 update
[Samsung Mesmerize] dcow90:
Lol that may be true.. And even for us	USCC users. We're not scheduled till march.

Also, the update will not be released as an RUU.exe. Promise (=

Sent from my USCC SCH-I500..
[Samsung Mesmerize] 02busa:
I'm definately not holding my breath on getting an update anytime soon from CS.. Besides, i'd rather wait on a 2.3 based rom over a "CS bloated 2.2 official update" any day..
[Samsung Mesmerize] jbreakfield:
Hey, is anyone having trouble with picture texting after installing this ROM, or after installing Voodoo kernel?

I just realized today that my pic texts aren't working, and not sure what's going on...