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[Vibrant Accessories] dandab:
I used the invisible shield from zaag and it was horrible. the screen it a bit sticky so if you're swyping it's not good for that. also, this could just be my phone, but with the invisible shield on my home button stopped working. I got so annoyed with it, i ordered a replacement. put the new one on, and home button stopped working again. could just be my phone's home button sensitivity. anyway, I got lazy at returning the original shield so basically I bought two of them and they were both put in the trash. I now use the regular tmobile one and because it doesn't cover the entire screen, my screen is protected and my home button works. :D. lots of bubbles though :/
[Vibrant Accessories] iwapu:
Yeah, neither I covered the buttons
[Vibrant Accessories] mfreywald:
I'm using a Best_Skins_Ever protection. Just the back and screen pieces though. Didn't like how the bevel pieces fit. The only complaint i have, is the screen has a slight orange peel look to it at certain angles. The application of it was a bit of a hassle too. But overall it's been a good skin and very inexpensive. Think I spent like 9 bucks all together including shipping.
[Vibrant Accessories] criticalnate:
Im currently using the screen protector included with the Otterbox. Easy to apply, but it gets oily smudges radically easy and decreases the screen sensitivity a lot.
[Vibrant Accessories] chauza01:
I'm using a generic one that I bought from ebay. Three pieces for $1.70 shipped. This is really better compared to zagg invisible shield. Yes, it protects your whole phone but it also makes your phone sticky like rubber! Not a good idea for touch screen phones.

Now I'm really glad I bought these cheap protectors. Great quality for it's price. You can't even tell it's there and really easy to install!
[Vibrant Accessories] ykram:
Not anymore. I used one when I first got the phone but it just felt weird when using the phone, also looked weird. I didn't see a reason to use it after that. The glass is pretty durable so no worries. :-)

Sent from my SGH-T959
[Vibrant Accessories] T3chDad:
Realook here...I love it. Works much better than the other two generic ones I tried.
[Vibrant Accessories] tahngarth:
Not any more. I got my phone 2 weeks after launch, and had a screen protector on it till about a week ago. Two coworkers (one with a touch slide, and one with a ATT Aria) have been going protectorless for months with very little scratching (none at all on the touch, a couple small nicks from a drop on the Aria). After seeing how well theirs held up I ripped mine off a week ago and glad I did. The smoothness of the glass is just awesome without the protector.
[Vibrant Accessories] PiusPatronus:
I'm currently using a BestSkinsEver one for my vibrant. Protection is great, but screen protector wont save it from drops hehehe. Still waiting on my Trident Cyclops...
[Vibrant Accessories] Shaquiel Harris:
I use the smudge free screen protector on my vision with absolutely no complaints. I love the feel of it.

Sent from my Rooted God-Like Htc Vision.
[Vibrant Accessories] golmar88:
Really? I havn't noticed that at all. I never use screen protectors for that reason, but it came with the otterbox so i said wth. I was afraid it would loose sensitivity, but it's been great. I can't tell it's there. I wonder if they changed types of protectors here recently? I just got mine in the mail 2/14/11 (Valentines Day/Anniversary present).
[Vibrant Accessories] tpierce89:
Ive been Using the Screen protector that came with my otterbox since February and it has been great. It has a few tiny scratches in it, and it gets oily, but i dont think it has taken away from my screen any and it still feels smooth. Im getting ready to put a new one on though, because the various items in my pocket have beat the hell out of this thing, but it has done exactly what it was supposed to. I highly recommend the oteerbox set to anyone with a vibrant. I paid $25 for mine on amazon.com, but now i think they are only $18. Well worth the money
[Vibrant Accessories] x-out:
im using a cheap universal protector that has stood up to a year of abuse and is still looking great.
[Vibrant Accessories] QuakerWildcat:
Say no to protection!

I've been carrying my Vibrant in my pocket for 18 months, along with my keys, etc. When the screen gets smudged, I wipe it on my pant leg. I've dropped it a million times. The glass is still pristine.

I fail to understand why anybody would waste time or money with cases and screen protectors for a phone. These aren't museum pieces. They are designed to be obsolete within 2 years. I am amazed by the culture of Apple where people spend more on accessories than they do on the device (then again, iPhones really are prone to breaking, unlike Samsung phones).

It may be beautiful, but don't forget it's a disposable brick. Embrace the smudges and spend your money elsewhere.
[Vibrant Accessories] joe98200:
Resale value is why...
[Vibrant Accessories] ImageOmega:
Realook is definitely the way to go. I used a Zagg screen and it actually scratched up and started bubbling off. Plus, it was not as smooth for Swype. Realook has been cheaper and it looks amazing, plus it is super smooth!
[Vibrant Accessories] Laoping:
Nope, No need.
[Vibrant Accessories] kldoon:
yes i do, its a cheap one and today its totally saved my phone screen from a disaster!!! it get a sharp iron shoot :o :rolleyes:
[Vibrant Accessories] Shortbus-Driver:
I do now.....to hold all the glass together lol....but before i shattered the screen i never used one and never got a scratch on the glass
[Vibrant Accessories] kandi_kid:
I don't, never had a problem with scratches or anything like that. I just don't see the need for one.
[Vibrant Accessories] boystuff:
in the damn near 2 years i've had my vibrant i've not once had a screen protector, i've dropped it getting out of the car, putting it in my back pocket, and a few other times, all on concrete/cement. Screen is still FLAWLESS yet the aluminum trip is scuffed and has a few lil dents.
[Vibrant Accessories] ebpfdane:
I agree that there's no need to cover it. This screen is certainly pocket proof...
[Vibrant Accessories] marco1819:
i think it is not scratch proof,had scratches from my car keys. I think its weakness is car keys. Got mine scratch thats why Im using a cheap screen protector. It is certain that it can withstand scratches but can't from car keys. Ive used a sharp knife but it was not scratched, but from a rough edge blunt knife, it got scratches..
[Vibrant Accessories] ebpfdane:
I make sure to slide it into a side pocket, alone, no keys and so sitty........
[Vibrant Accessories] Arhum1994:
I think screen protector is necessary even of the phone has a gorilla glass display.For me applying the screen protector is a peace of mind that my lovely Samoled display remains scratchless.

there are many times when you just cant avoid scratches at your phone:)
[Vibrant Accessories] brucedeluxe169:
No cover is really necessary...

I've had my Vibrant for about a year now, and I've dropped it getting out of the car more times that I'd care for, but the screen is still flawless....

The chrome trim looks like someone was chewing the phone, but that would have happened regardless of whether or not I had a protector on the screen...
[Vibrant Accessories] nblackst:
I used one for months until i took it off to switch to a new one due to air bubbles and dirt/dust around the edge, but after taking it off... I had forgotten how AMAZING the screen on the Vibrant is... haven't put one back on since, nor do I plan to.

Also, I see people mentioning scratches... I've never gotten a scratch on my screen. Only reason I used the protector in the first place was to try to reduce fingerprint smudges.
[Vibrant Accessories] Viruss57:
I need to get a screen protector.. seems like I'm constantly wiping my phone off. xD
[Vibrant Accessories] txboinks:
I use the screen only protector that Zagg makes. It's a little pricy, but well worth it.
[Vibrant Accessories] danvsullivan:
I use XtremeGuard. It's cheap($1 on Amazon) and it looks pretty good if you install it right. As long as you're patient with the installation, you'll be very pleased.
[Vibrant Accessories] Janis:
I actually like the slight depth of the screen that Realook gives. It's sort of ranbow-y, but you can really see it. It just looks better, particularly in the sun.

I have tried re-applying the Realook. It doesn't work in a normal environment. The static after peeling it from the screen (for some reason the backing stuff isn't the same) picked up every micron of dust within 8 feet of where I was working, despite my penchant for air filters. I tried rinsing it, but as soon as it was dry enough to apply, I got dust. I would about kill for cleanroom rental in 10 minute increments (I also have some hard drive disks I'd like to re-house).
[Vibrant Accessories] devils6889:
I've gone without a screen protector for a year now without any scratches whatsoever. I don't think you really need one. Just my $0.02
[Vibrant Accessories] Janis:
I think stylus use will reinvigorate screen protector sales. Writing on glass with my TPT n-trig stylus is nearly impossible. Near zero resistance on gorilla glass, and neither my DD nor I have enough self/motor control to adapt to that.

Yes, gorilla glass should be plenty. Thank you Corning (no kidding, they left the kitchen). A screen protector is more about look and feel and peace of mind. It might be the difference between a total separation of fibers (or whaever ) and not if the screen does, however unlikely, break. I'll still use a matte protector on my TPT, and a realook on my phone, if only because my DD once shattered an "unbreakable" Corningware plate.
[Vibrant Accessories] 808dp:
Bought my Nexus One when it first came out. No screen protector, ever. Kept it my front pants/shorts pockets, along with keys and coins.

If there are scratches on the screen, I can't see them.

And for what it's worth, never bought a case for it either.
[Vibrant Accessories] adityamunshi:
Use one of the cheap ones from eBay, is better than Zagg which i hav on my iPod and much cheaper too.
[Vibrant Accessories] Screwhead24:
Dont like the feel of a screen protector.. having said that, I havent got any scratches on my screen but I'm always cleaning my finger prints off of it
[Vibrant Accessories] mrbrown012:
Real look

http://www.amazon.com/REALOOK-T-Mob...2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1335396716&sr=1-2

it's an awesome screen protector. It's a little sticky when you install it, but it feels exactly like the gorilla glass after a couple of minutes. i've had mine on for over a year. There's a bunch of scratches on the screen protector, but non on the actual screen.
[Vibrant Accessories] milkdudxp:
A screen protector can be very beneficial when put on correctly. If you ever plan to resell the vibrant, the screen being protected could give you a couple more bucks. Even if you don't sell it, you could eventually peel off the protector and the glass would still be brand spanking new.
[Vibrant Accessories] Xenoism:
I don't use on, and I've been very fortunate to have no scratches or anything after over a year of use.
[Vibrant Accessories] wowo1110:
Yes, REALOOK :P
[Vibrant Accessories] thegrriceman:
I don't use a case and my screen has very few scratches on it
[Vibrant Accessories] AZ RYDER:
Ive had my vibrant with out a screen protector for about a year and have only one very small scratch. Hardly noticeable.
[Vibrant Accessories] FZero68:
Had this phone since it was first released and never used a screen protector and still have no scratches at all. Yay for gorilla glass.
[Vibrant Accessories] inq8us:
I think having one is always a good precaution. I have a fingerprint proof protector, and at one point there was a large scratch on it from something I bumped into. Replaced the protector, no scratches on the screen. I don't know if the gorilla glass screen would have been scratch free without it, but why risk it when you can get protectors pretty cheap now.
[Vibrant Accessories] android88:
I use a screen protector and a gel case.
[Vibrant Accessories] ShadowDice9100:
this is a great mix of protection and style

1st give it some Zagg Invisible SHIELD Samsung Vibrant Galaxy S T959 (Full) Screen Protector Film

ebay.com/itm/Zagg-Invisible-SHIELD-Samsung-Vibrant-Galaxy-S-T959-Full-Screen-Protector-Film-/330761872295?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4d02f1a3a7

2nd some base color on top

WHITE PROTECTION DECAL SKIN FOR SAMSUNG VIBRANT T959

ebay.com/itm/300453304661?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2643wt_1225

3rd top it off with a mix of tpu and hard plastic with some style and flair

Black TPU White Hard Dual Flex Cover Case For Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959 Vibrant

ebay.com/itm/220988096618?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_1314wt_1166

the end result is both beauty, protection, style and uniqueness and $17.26 from your wallet :cool:
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kaustubhg123:
Hello,

I need help on rooting froyo that I flashed few days ago on my i5801.

The one click root places update.zip on memory card, phone restarts, then when I tell it to update in recovery mode, it says can't mount dev/blk/mmcblk0.

Memory card is working fine, also tried formatting it with phone utility.

Please ... Help.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kaustubhg123:
Please anyone?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] meshov:
hi,

I have the same problem.

Can someone give us a link how to root the phone i5801, please?

thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] gaarapt:
Official section: http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=861
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kulparsan:
rooting made easy :)

Just download z4root from market and root.

alternative : Superoneclick

follow instructions given here and you're done:

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1011555

and be sure to disable all your antiviruses while installing!! Enjoy ..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] cdesai:
Z4root wont work on froyo but superoneclick will

And there is a separate section for g3
[General Questions and Answers] whodatdoug:
Ok. So, Sprint is giving me the boot for excessive data usage (13 gig in November & over 20 gig in December) plus I'm roaming. The area I moved to isn't serviced by Sprint. So, I was double time slapped on the hand. I know Straight Talk uses Verizon..aka CDMA. So, I was wondering if anyone had a tutorial or knew if it was possible to flash my phone to work with StraightTalk. Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] drewnutt:
im working on this too

i will keep you updated as i research, do you have the cdma workshop software or something compatible, i know little of this, and is your evo unlocked at the moment, you need to find the compatible prl file for straight talk, these guys in here are adept at this stuff, i will dig around and repost what i find in here
[General Questions and Answers] gamzdel:
cdma workshop software is the best so i know
[General Questions and Answers] Kevinreid1:
Straight Talk CDMA

So anybody got any info of this or hows is it going, if it did work would I have 3g speeds and what would be the download limit before they cut me off every month I use around 3 to 6 gigs a month on Sprint. Thanks for any all info.
[General Questions and Answers] audicoupe86:
straight talk is capped at 5 gb a month
[General Questions and Answers] AaronASB:
It's not a cap. They harass you if you go over 5gb.
[General Questions and Answers] blackroseimmortal09:
I'm interested in flashing to straight talk a tutorial would be great
[General Questions and Answers] jason.w.eckart@gmail.com:
Straight talk flash

I also would like to see a tutorial showing how to flash a motorola droid to straight talk. is there a free cdma program a person can use?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] darkside79:
Ok, so was reading some where that the market can be changed to be blue. Didn't really find any info on how to do this. Any one know how to change the market to be blue in color instead of the normal green? Running stock odex froyo rom with oclf. Any help would be great. Even just a blue market icon would work for now.thanks for any help!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alex9090:
See here..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=894352
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SexyIceCream:
i realise that when i try to upload some video files onto youtube from my phone, it says that i need a wifi connection to do so for large files. can't i use my 3G/HDPA connection?? this is ridiculous :( someone please help!
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SexyIceCream:
upz...anyone can help? =/
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] compuw22c:
+1 I too am very interested in this, especially with a 4g wimax connection faster than some people's home DSL (not mine, but still)
[Desire HD General] albalaji:
Hi

i bought my Htc desir Hd from UK...

but on while my SD card suddenly not working and always give me an error on the same time some of applications not work like : Location,Quickoffice,....

- i try to reinstall another sd card (nokia) but the same problem !!!!

Can any one help me How to get another Sd card with original application tht befor come with a new device ? and How to solvre my problem?

thanks
[Desire HD General] Andy:
Hi,

If you copy everything on the SD Card to your computer, then format the card using any SD Card formatting tool. Copy everything back.

Hopefully this should solve your problem.
[myTouch 4G General] bobsbbq:
Well I wanted to have a better poll and since I can't change the poll options I wanted to make a new poll to hopefully help others and possibly new users to see a trend in the good vs bad display issue.

You can visit the original thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=863679

Here you will find pictures and videos and lots of testimony about the better quality displays as well as some things to know when asking for a replacement.

So this poll is going to be multiple choice so you can select more than one entry so we can get a better idea of how the trend is going.

Thank all of you for your pictures and videos.
[myTouch 4G General] bobsbbq:
Thanks for the votes I think this is going to give us a good idea of the pattern.
[myTouch 4G General] Mrdaviso:
To bad you can't update the OP on T-mob forums, with a link to this. :( I voted
[myTouch 4G General] Phateless:
Thanks for updating this! Hopefully the data helps T-Mobile make this right.
[myTouch 4G General] bobsbbq:
Yes it seems that there were many originals with bad screens and there seem to be more china devices with good screens overall. It also seems there at least at this early stage no bad screens coming out of Warranty Replacement in the last 15 days. So lets hope this stays the same.
[myTouch 4G General] shlongwoodian:
*voted/participated*

Thanks for doing this, bbq man. Where's papa? :p
[myTouch 4G General] chrisokaly:
sent for warranty replacement last week (shipping out of ft worth, tx) and it was a bad screen
[myTouch 4G General] bobsbbq:
Don't know but I know where Bo*ert is. :D
[myTouch 4G General] Mrdaviso:
I love it!!! See how we all get along here! LoL
[myTouch 4G General] Master906:
According to the data:

61% chance your second phone will have good display

80% chance your replacement from warranty has a good screen

36% chance your in store replacement has good display

73% chance a china phone a has good display

37% chance a tiwan phone has a good display
[myTouch 4G General] DADDYDC650:
Anyone know if T-Mobile is currently sending out brand new MT4G's as warranty replacements or are they refurbs?
[myTouch 4G General] bobsbbq:
All of the ones I have received are new. They are not in a retail box but they are new. The T-Mobile and HTC Reps both said the same thing that they were new as the device has only been out a short period of time.
[myTouch 4G General] bobsbbq:
Also depending on your issues with them they have the power in retentions dept. to send a brand new replacement.
[myTouch 4G General] roodney:
I also got a bad replacement from Texas
[myTouch 4G General] bobsbbq:
Was it a Taiwan?
[myTouch 4G General] bobsbbq:
Thanks for everyone's participation in the poll. Even though the numbers are small it shows that a overwhelming amount of original units were bad. And that over all there is almost double the chance with a made in China you will get a good one.
[myTouch 4G General] nazo0:
how do you find out where the phones from......

ie..china or taiwan
[myTouch 4G General] Mrdaviso:
Under your battery with your imei and serial #. There's another thread about serial numbers and part numbers. Everyone please participate in that thread as well, but don't vote until you get a good phone that way all your phones can be counted.

Sent from my HTC Glacier on my beautiful SO screen with the XDA APP :D
[myTouch 4G General] foxdl99:
So I'm outside of buyer's remorse period, can I call and get a replacement?
[myTouch 4G General] xdviper:
Yes. You have the one year warranty with T-Mobile or HTC. Give T-Mobile a call and tell them.
[myTouch 4G General] foxdl99:
So what do I complain about, my display just sucks or what? I would feel a little silly doing that. But my wife's phone has the good display, so naturally I'm jealous.
[myTouch 4G General] xdviper:
Just make up an excuse. The other thread has some excuses, but I called and said that after a phone call, the screen wouldn't turn on, but I was actually having that problem and that I would have to take out and reinsert the battery to get it working again. Just tell them you did do the master factory reset and it's still not resolved.
[myTouch 4G General] excarnate:
I didn't have to lie to get it replaced. The 1st and 2nd were replaced based on the screeen, the third had several problems but they didn't make me go through troubleshooting the other problems because of the screen.

The 4th is (so far) perfect. I had to pay no shipping. I found T-Mobile to be reasonable, and largely their reps are understandable & courteous and focused and helpful, and have the power to take care of problems.

Having a bad screen when you know there is a good one is plenty sufficient. foxdl99, don't lie.
[myTouch 4G General] el_smurfo:
Asked in the other thread, but this is probably the better place. I am picking one up on Wed and am wondering how I can tell it has the "good" screen without comparing them. The salesman said I could open the box first, so can I just compare it to my G2 screen and if it's equivalent, I'm good to go?
[myTouch 4G General] Phateless:
Read the entire thread. Run dmesg in terminal right after a reboot. Tag panel parsing type 1 is bad and 2 is good.
[myTouch 4G General] el_smurfo:
Guess I should have been more clear. I want to turn the phone on in the store and verify by appearance alone that it is the "good" by comparing it to the G2. I can't exactly install terminal emulator and run dmesg with the sales guy standing there trying to complete the transaction.