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[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] The Andropirate:
your mini pro is bricked http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=749438 use this link to flash your mini
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] lije87:
thanks but it doesn't work :(
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vapotrini:
Trying to decide if I should take my Realook off. Great protection but damn this thing get's so greasy. Really tired of constantly having to clean it.

In 5 months of owning this phone I've never dropped it even once. I also never put anything into my "phone pocket". I'm careful enough, but I don't want to get any mysterious fine scratches. Anyway, anyone rocking their phone without a SP? Any scratches at all?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] N8ter:
I had one but I took it off immediately because the dude in the T-Mobile store had something get under it while he was puting it on, and you can only assume how annoying that is to look at.

But I really should be using one.

Bieng able to put the phone almost anywhere without worrying about scratching the screen is... just too nice, IMO.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] masterotaku:
I've had my Vibrant since the week before the official release. Never had a screen protector, though I carry the phone around in a belt pouch and not in my pockets. Phone and screen is still scratch free...YMMV
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NoDataFound:
I kept the stock protection and just snipped the tab off the top. Then put on a casemate case. Seems to be the perfect combo for me.

You realize that now you are going to drop your phone.. sorry but its like a motorcycle. Its not if you wreck, but when and how bad will it be.

I've dropped my vibrant more than once and my son thinks this phone can bounce. They are solid enough to take a pretty decent level of abuse.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tissimo:
Never a protector from day one (release day). I keep it in my pocket but use the old G1 pouch. But also dropped it in my car between the seat, in the sofa at the house etc and no scratches at all. The rear cover has quite a bit of hair line scratches but the glass is clear.

Sent from my SGS Vibrant.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] explodingboy70:
Took mine off after a week. Carry it in my pocket with keys sometimes but I am extra careful.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fearmonkey:
Had the phone since launch and had a screen protector for about a month. Took it off and haven't had a screen scratch yet. Stays in my pocket typically by itself but the requisite drops behind couch, between car seat, etc have happened. The gorilla glass does an awesome job of keeping it from scratching due to normal wear and tear.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronnieb00:
It does have gorilla glass right? Remember reading that somewhere...

Regardless, naked Vibe here, no scratches.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Haxel:
5 months now no screen protector. It has one very tiny (very very shallow) scratch near the bottom, from when I left my keys and the phone in the same pocket all day.

Screen protectors are nice, but I am extremely impressed as to how the display has held up so far. I'd say you dont need the protector, but keep keys or any sharp objects out of the same pocket as your phone. :)
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jamesyl:
Hadn't used a screen protector on mine since July with 0 scratches. Got out of the taxi a week ago and didn't realize my phone was on my lap. Phone flew screen down first into the street. Crack across the bottom and scratches at the top :( Placed my order for a realook screen protector the next day. Bad luck on my part, but it breaks my heart to see that crack so I'm not taking another chance.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeremiah_mn:
Had the tmobile 2pack screen protector, but it made my screen look all glittery. Figured I got this phone for the awesome screen so I just go without one now. No scratches, and looks awesome still since July.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Vtecno_Geek:
Had a Vibrant since day one. Been careful, but never had a screen protector and it looks perfect. I have had a few minor drops, and carry in pocket, with occasional company though I try my best to keep keys and coins away. Thought about it for awhile and then decided I had gone this long I would be fine... (now I jinxed myself with this post I am sure) :(
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vapotrini:
Thanks for the responses.

For the most part extremely positive results. Might very well give it a shot. I already have a T-mobile case on there which helps a bit so think I'll take my chances.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robavila721:
No screen protector since day one. Had two drops onto solid concrete from about five six feet only the chrome scratched. One day took a cat nap and didn't realize my phone fell to the floor when I got out of bed I stepped on it. Now I got a crack down the middle of the screen. Its just the glass though so I don't mind it much.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KWKSLVR:
I had one from T-Mobile for a while and hated it. I finally decided that Gorilla Glass is hardcore and removed the screen protector. It's been fine with just a gel case. No scratches or dings. I'm also really careful with it though too.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mannymal:
Have had a screen protector and a case for a month. Not taking any chances, I know its gorilla glass, but I can be King Kong with my gadgets. I had an iPhone 2G that survived 3 years without any protection, but it was not a pretty sight.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] christpuncher:
No screen protection for me. I had a case but took that off. I did drop it once screen down into some dirt and have an annoying tiny chip on the screen but im dealing. And I bought a replacement battery cover that's rubberized and now I feel comfortable with no screen protection.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kwaii49:
I still use one that came with it. I put it back on with water & credit card and it stuck on just fine lol. It's actually sticking so well i don't see it coming of anytime soon. Clipped off the top part so my case can go properly. Works fine.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] salazar.r1:
Been running protector free since launch and I have a very small scratch towards the bottom from my tungsten ring. I' be done multiple lap flies and nothing yet but I'm starting to think it might be a good idea. At least get a gel case or something!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
I tried the Reallook after all the rave reviews, and I admit it was nice at first.... but over time the appearance/finger prints/feel were just SO lacking copared to the feel/look of the gorilla glass.

I was a huge anti-SP person and am still that way even after my testing one out.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dougefresh91:
I've had the phone since launch week with no protector and its fine. I have a bumper case and I keep it in my pocket with nothing else in there. The screen does get greasy from time to time, but I guess theres no avoiding that.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mannymal:
I think it should be fine to keep it without a protector as long as you use a case that will protect it if it falls screen down, and don't keep it in the same pocket as your keys. I use a protector anyways because I want this phone to be pristine by the end of my 2 year contract.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smashpunks:
no screen protector since release, got a replacement due to another reason and dont use one on this one either. No scratches, phones glass is tough. I love a naked screen. You will be fine without it op..

The dude who dropped his out a taxi and it cracked so now you using one on your new one, I bet that crack would have happened regardless of the screen protector or not. I mean, you did drop it...
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kslays:
I got mine in August and never used a protector nor case. I keep it in my pocket every day and dropped it a couple feet maybe twice. No scratches, very minor dings in the chrome. I'm careful never to put my keys, change, or anything in the same pocket though.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Telanis:
I've had mine since August with no protector. I have no scratches and I haven't been particularly careful with it.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crazyald:
I had my phone without a screen protector for a month and I didn't get a single scratch. Gorilla glass is tough. But I currently have a Realook SP just in case. Sometimes forget I even have it on.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m3ta1head:
In contrast to these posts, I've had a screen protector installed on my phone since July-I kept the factory SP on until the realook came out, and then immediately changed to that. It's about time to swap the realook off for the second one-there are small scratches on the SP near the earpiece and in the middle of the screen. I'm very glad the SP absorbed these scratches and not the glass :eek:
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gtiryan:
Been very happy with mine, had a screen protector for about a month. Gorilla glass has held up very well over my last few months with the phone!! Is that right about it having Gorilla Glass, because if it isn't I'm putting mine right back on!!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MV10:
Never used a protector. Had it since August. Pocket-carry every day, no scratches. Almost always in the same pocket with my keys, sometimes the clip portion of a pocket-knife, spare battery, sometimes other junk.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Thegreatheed:
Pretty much my scenario. Had my Vibrant since launch day. Never used a screen protector, not even the original one. I carry it around in my cell pocket or cargo pocket, usually by itself. I have carried it a few times in the same pocket as my keys. I have dropped my phone a few times about 4 ft onto carpet or tile or linoleum (not outside though onto pavement or concrete). No scratches, not even tiny superficial ones on the screen, perfectly clear (except for finger grease :P ). The back cover has a bunch of tiny scratches though.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Flak_Munky:
No screen protector here either. Had it since launch. Bought a SP right away and used it for a couple weeks, but went back to naked. I have a belt pouch I keep it in. No scratches on the glass. Dropped it on the sidewalk after taking the protector off and the metal bezel is scratched up, but the glass was untouched.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] phoenixtraveller:
Hi. New here. Yeah, n00b.

Just wondering: can we make our own boot.img/system.img/z-image/initrd/etc and use daf.exe with magldr? can ubuntu be done this way possibly? anyone building nand wp6? also have wp7 questions putting in another thread: looking for the url for akamaitechnologies.com server as used by free-app-downloader: ie: h**p://akamai--/guid/.xap

Thanks.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SethAC:
If a website has an apk file for an app that normally costs money, do I still get charged if I download it from the web through Astro?

So, if I find Root Explorer ($3.87 in market) can I download the app from the web to my phone and not be charged?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobosan:
What would the point of piracy be if you still got charged? Yeah, you can do that, or you can just purchase the app for a mere $3. Show some support to the guy who created it. The more you pirate, the less people want to produce paid content, and all of us suffer for it.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deezy111:
Aside from being frowned upon, there are also other risks involved....

http://blog.mylookout.com/2010/12/geinimi_trojan/
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] najaboy:
The beautiful thing is that Geinimi only targets those that truly deserve to have their phone infected.

Seriously, if you're so cheap that you have to steal a $3 app, then you probably don't need to be shelling out the dough every month for a smartphone with data.

As already mentioned, pirating apps alienates devs and hurts the community as a whole. Additionally, the pirated apk can either be packaged with malware or request unnecessary permissions. And, of course, there is the fact that pirated apps aren't updatable- if an updated version is released that contains security enhancements or new features, the thief is stuck with the older version.

In summary... don't be a douche. Just pay the measly three bucks for the app if you want it, or use a free alternative from the market such as Astro or ES File Explorer.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MMBosstones86:
+1

use the free versions if you have a problem paying a couple bucks for an app. Most of these guys do work for us on their own time with no monetary benefit. Support the guys that put out great products
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] g00s3y:
End of story, and if you do pirate $3 apps, I hope you do get that virus. Then you can come back on here asking how to "pirate" a new phone...
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SethAC:
I just wanted to know how that worked (whether or not it shows up in the market or if you can update it), like I want to know how a lot of things work, so you shouldn't assume automatically that I, myself, want to use the pirated apps.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gahh Its Lee:
If you pirate it doesn't show up. Pirating isn't the worst thing ever but buying helps support the app and the community. Also a virus has popped up and others will follow suit so its becoming unsafe. If your gonna download online apps at least use an anti virus. I suggest look out. If you like apps please pay for them.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deezy111:
It is completely understandable to want to try an app, especially with the 15 minute return window. If you decide the app is worth it, purchase it from the market.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yojoe600:
this is stealing so i would not talk about this here
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gahh Its Lee:
+99999999 on this. Also it's fine to tell people the risks of things no one told him how to do it only that's its probably a bad idea.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brezuno:
Suport the ones who support you. Put yourself in there shoes would you want someone to find a way to get your app for free if it is a paid app?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] suhas_sm:
How many max no. of apps[at any point of time] have you installed on your device ?

I had heard someone saying 200 apps... so was curious to know about this :P

Off-topic- Which program do u use to back up these apps so that you dont have to install them again after flashing a new rom :)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AllGamer:
a poll would have been fun ;)

I have way over 365+ Apps installed, that i simply did a 1 button restore using Titanium Backup from my SGS (User Apps+User Data)

it was totally painless

then in Market, i hit "Update All" and Bam! all Apps were updated to the latest version.

so far I've not come across any OLD 2.1/2.2 software that does not work properly in 2.3

well technically speaking they are NOT old anymore, since they were all UPDATED to the latest version from Market

that's probably what prevented all the errors
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] suhas_sm:
Poll added :)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] distortedloop:
Wow, and I thought I was a "shameless app whore" with all the apps I have (130 or so)! ;)

How much memory have those 365 apps used up? Curious because of other discussions over the need (or lack of, in my opinion) to use apps2sd or not on the Nexus S.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AllGamer:
that's why i always complaing about the missing microSD :p

currently sitting at around 800 MB on apps usage, some games are huge (Gamerloft / EA), and Copilot GPS software takes up another 3 GB, it doesn't leave me much for MP3 and Animes/Movies on the go
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] knytphal:
^^

You're not the only one who thought they had a ton of apps installed....at one point in time I think I had 150+ installed but I've since done some pruning and am down to 128 now (according to appbrain).

I'm afraid that with all the space available on the Nexus S I'm going to resort back to my app hoarding days. ;)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AllGamer:
yup, i love appbrain, makes Cataloguing my apps such a breeze

also finding new or better apps to what i currently have already
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] distortedloop:
Yeah, I miss the sdcard, but am getting by without it. I can easily fill up 28 gigs with just music, videos, and titanium or nandroid backups.

Doesn't your CoPilot map data go on the sdcard? Mine does. That doesn't count as part of the internal space for apps that we get (~ 1gb) or the need/lack-of-need to use apps2sd. I'm sure you know that, but some of the noobs might be confused by that. The actual app is only about 15mb in the apps space.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AllGamer:
yeap, same goes with the games extra contents

but even so, i'm running out of space, look
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] distortedloop:
I'm impressed! Is your appbrain profile public?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AllGamer:
nope, as it uses my real account, and all my purchased stuff are linked to it.

just a bit of a paranoid freak here :p
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] distortedloop:
No problem. I am the same way. :cool:
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AllGamer:
Last night i've maxed out all space, and was unable to install anything else

had to uninstall a whole bunch of apps just to be able to add a new widget to toggle silent mode

yes, App 2 SD is in use

already deleted a whole bunch of MP3 and movies to make space
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kalyan:
Hello All,

I use an Xperia X1a (Other device details mentioned in my signature below) Could someone please point me to someplace where I can get the Paneldefault.exe file. The one I have seems to be buggy and returns an error message everytime I soft reset my device (Every morning). It does not impact performance in any way, however I can do without the additional hassle of pressing "Quit" everytime I soft reset. I could replace the file with a regular working copy, if I can download one.

Secondly, I would like to get rid of the Handango in hand executable from the embedded rom, in addition to a couple of other media files, that seem to be hardwired into the system.

I would not mind if the files reappear after a hard reset, the files are needlessly taking up memory, which I can put to better use.

I've seen a couple of posts for EXTrom modification/viewing in these forums and for the Paneldefault file, however they have not been answered.

Could someone please reply to my post.

Rgds

Kalyan
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] abhi98228:
Does anyone has any idea what does this means? and what does the procedure involves? any simple tutorial?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] The Andropirate:
so man what is bootloader??????????
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] abhi98228:
here is what i found http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=619153

still not clear need clear idea
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] The Andropirate:
only thing i know about our bootloader is that it cannot be cracked(a secured type) if somebody or someone is willing to mess their mini or mini pro on cracking the bootloader let the lord have praise on him/her
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] loger8:
The thing is that SE's bootloader is not like htc's, where you can interact with it somehow with adb and fastboot and stuff, SE's doesn't even have a normal recovery going around, so we can't replace it, since we don't know how it works. At least that is the conclusion i came to (sorry for assuming **** and everything, if someone knows something, please, wikileak us) :)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] abhi98228:
so how come x10 got 2.2 custom rom?
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] The Andropirate:
well the big x10's android stucture is similar to that of an HTC mobile larger screen similar hardware features etc so they improted the work of HTC mobile to x10 in trial and error method
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Ravencz:
Simply, the answer is xRecovery... Even Mini/pro is capable of custom ROMs now. But because the bootloader is still uncracked, we can only replace the system, not kernel and drivers.

for more info - xRecovery thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=878426
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] abhi98228:
so what are the chances of mini getting custom 2.2 or 2.3 :D
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Ravencz:
We just need someone who'd port the 2.2 or 2.3 .. It's not an easy work though
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] ribben:
Look we can start we making our port from models which share the same processor!!! For example htc legend!!! what do you say people??? Are you with me???

First step set our kitchen right???
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Ravencz:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=888227

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=897662

;-) We have kitchens
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] abhi98228:
yup i am also ready to work for this just need some basic help
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Biodegradable:
we need to do it on our own since SE abandoned the sinking ship...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] owain94:
Just smash your device to the ground ceiling or wall just what you prefer and there you go your bootloader is cracked

You should try it ;-)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] pratyush_gamer:
Thats a great idea.........If you got enough money to buy another Smart Phone....:rolleyes:
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] cowboyfromhell:
for me i would rather put it in a hydraulic press and crush it
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] peetr_:
I like my phone, so i would not even hurt it... Better way is to crack the bootloader.

And if it cannot be cracked, at least we can try to port some useful things from 2.2 and make ourself the dualtouch.

SE software is anyhow of no use. It´s SE hardware, Android and 3rd party software, that makes this phone the good choice.

No more updates from SE needed and for me even not wanted.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] loger8:
You don't seem to understand, we can't get dual touch without cracking the bootloader!! We need to crack it to change the drivers, since the ones that are installed now do not implement dual touch support. As it is now, either we crack the thing, or we wait for the se update, there are no alternatives... Well, maybe find away to change kernels without having to break the bootloader but hell, I don't know...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] owain94:
meh replacing kernel without cracking bootloader...

that would be my only wish...

but for sure i never comes true coz bootloader needs to get cracked

i dont know this for sure

but i think its a kind of the iphone chain of trust

the bootloader checks the kernel if its original

if not i wont go any further

so we need to break this chain in the begin by cracking the bootloader so it wont check

i dont know this for sure but i think it works like that
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] loger8:
But... The bootloader doesn't get updated right? The new kernels and the old ones must have something in common for the bootloader to accept the new ones in the same way... Well, signing kernels like SE can't be easy.... Forget what I said...
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] kurotany:
how about modifying the files that flash the kernel and flash them like normal update (kernel.sin in flashtools), also maybe the sony key's that people found on the ps3 could also work in signing files for sony ericsson devices, they found the psp keys using those, just a thought :)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] louiscypherbr:
I think we have to contact some hackers to do this, like bin4ry or cyanogenmod team, and offer a donation campaing to they crack our bootloader.