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[Droid 2 General] newk8600:
His concern was losing the ability to reroot if moto chose to mess with the D2G's rooting method. I don't really see them going to those lengths but that was his concern not simply not wanting to reroot.
[Droid 2 General] lizard1:
It sounded to me like the same thing everbody was worried about with the d2 OTA updates.
[Droid 2 General] elsalty:
So is it best to allow the OTA updates and then just root again, or to stop them from happening? I read somewhere that renaming the otacerts.zip file is not a good idea and can reduce battery life. Are there any other ways to prevent OTA updates with the stock ROM? If you get an OTA update, will it cause any problems or does it just unroot the phone? Thanks.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kazestyle:
I know dolphin browser HD and skyfire have options to change the user agent in the settings but some sites that I have tried force the mobile version anyways. With that said, is there any method of fully spoofing the user agent to desktop? Any help is greatly appreciated.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] musclehead84:
"Open your browser, enter "about:debug" (without quotes )into the address bar, then hit the "Go" button on your keyboard—don't tap the search/URL suggestion that comes up. You'll notice that the browser now does, well, nothing. But hit your Menu key, choose the "More" option, then select Settings. Scroll down some, and you'll see a new collection of advanced options there, including a "UAString" option. Click that, then choose between Android, desktop, or iPhone user strings to change what browser web sites think you're visiting with. "

SELECT "DESKTOP"

Try this and see if it works for you.

Sent from my Evo Killer!!!
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] greezestain:
OP is using Dolphin and Skyfire browsers, which don't need about:debug for UA spoofing.

I could be wrong but I remember reading somewhere that some sites are able to use your installed Flash player to determine that you're not using a desktop browser. I think there was a modified Flash player that worked around that to allow you to view sites like Hulu, but I don't know where one could download it. Maybe search the forums for Hulu Flash player?

Good luck!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] the_scotsman:
Just a heads up for anyone else new to WP7. You can add custom ringtones to your HD2 WP7 using Chevron Custom Ringtone Manager.

Your phone has to be Chevron unlocked for this to work. Also, your mp3s need to be converted to WMA 48KHz format. This can be done easily with Microsoft Expression Encoder 4.

I've shown here how to convert using this tool:

Once converted, you'll find the WMA file in C:\Users\xxx\Documents\Expression\Expression Encoder\Output. Now run the Chevron Ringtone manager, browse to your WMA file, and click Build Ringtone XAP.

Then install the XAP the same way as you do with any other. I recommend Tom XAP Installer.

For alarms and alerts, there's an two extra steps involved. You must rename your WMA file to Alert-01.WMA (or which ever one you want to replace). Note your original one will be overwritten.

Once you have copied it to your phone, you need to install TouchExplorer. use this to move your Alert-01.WMA file from My Documents/My Ringtones into /Windows.

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An alternative is to sync your music with Zune, and then use TouchExplorer to copy one of your MP3s from My Documents/Zune/Content/xxx folder and put it into your My Ringtones folder. This works too :)

I've tested both methods and they both work great.

If you have any problems with it, just ask and I'll try to help.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] bla166:
Its also possible to copy mp3 files to My ringtones folder, I checked it by copying a random mp3 file from zune folder =)

I wonder if you can add extra alert or alarm files by just using higher numbers instead replacing the files? Didnt try this yet because it takes ages to load the windows folder...

Why the hell did MS use the folder to store all the files without any sub folders =S
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] the_scotsman:
Does the mp3 work as a ringtone? I didn't think this worked.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] bla166:
yep using it without a problem =)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] Laynee1:
i think you are using wma not mp3 rite :D?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] the_scotsman:
No, I just tested MP3 and it works ;)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] Laynee1:
How ? What you did ?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] the_scotsman:
Read the first post again.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] CrAzYiaN:
any idea on how to delete the ringtone? it's making weird noise no idea why tho..
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] arkatis:
It works....Thanks mate!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek::D
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] zotek:
customize ringtone

customize ringtone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZC4vq7G_gY
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] segepe:
How to find songs/mp3 on wp7

Hi

Sorry if its a silly question.

But how do you find songs on the phone in Zune library ?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] the_scotsman:
It's tricky if you dont know where to look.

Using Touch Epxplorer, browse to My Documents > Zune > Content > 0100

The files will have different filenames. Just find the one you want as a ringtone by playing it (double tapping it). THen rename it and copy it to the My Ringtones folder :)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] segepe:
Thanks for the fast reply

That is the problem, all the files is numbered with no original names.

Is there a way to go around this ?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] the_scotsman:
Unfortunately not...that's just the way that Zune transfers files when you sync...it does this with all files.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] MAD_Matt:
I had this problem too.

You can just delete the ringtone from the ringtone folder using Touchxplorer. (My Documents\My Ringtones)

When using Microsoft Expression Encoder 4, do not select WMA Professional. I did this in error and although the ringtones sounded good on the computer, the phone played them horribly.

Select WMA, then 48kHz.

If you select WMA and 48kHz is not an option, convert to WMA Professional at 48kHz, then import the new file and convert to WMA at 48kHz. Worked like a charm for me!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] NEDSTER1972:
YES YOU CAN USE MP3 FILES AS RINGTONES BUT IF YOU WANT TO ADD ALERTS OR ALARMS YOU HAVE TO CONVERT THESE TO WMA FILES & RENAME THEM TO Alert-01 or alarm-01 in windows folder.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] the_scotsman:
There's no need for the CAPS. And I also already explained this in the first post.
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] chrisp7:
Anyone know where alerts are found (ie SMS/email alerts) would be good to change these too, I assume it would work using the same method:) (TouchXplorer)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] thekoopers:
I did the alternative method of syncing with ZUNE and did exactly what was said on the post and i was able to do it BUT when i set it for my ringtone it does not want to play.? I tried several songs from ZUNE(All i can listen to) and have the same problem. I can hear them before i do the method but after that there is no sound when i select it for my ringtone. I do have everything installed as the post says. Is there anything I'm doing wrong?? Any help please!!!
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] otacon:
Did the Copy-and-Paste and it works like a charm... excellent...
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] Jerome.Ramos:
Notification Alert Trouble

For alarms and alerts, there's an two extra steps involved. You must rename your WMA file to Alert-01.WMA (or which ever one you want to replace). Note your original one will be overwritten.

Once you have copied it to your phone, you need to install TouchExplorer. use this to move your Alert-01.WMA file from My Documents/My Ringtones into /Windows.

Hello I got the ringtone working my phone, however the notification method seem to not work for me. I converted the file like I did for the ringtone and I also changed the name to Alert 01...copied it over to windows and Alert 01 did not replace the original...Please help...Jerome
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] sinister1:
This is great, I am going to try this my self. Thanks guys. I have backed up the originals and will post them here in case some one needs them back for any reason. :cool:
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] Guyden2:
I wasn't able to add custom ringtones to any of the Mango Builds. Is there a way to get custom ringtones on them?
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] homer000:
Yes, its really easy if you know it :D

Cut your MP3 to max 39 sec. length. They also have to be smaller than 1MB.

Open Zune, right click on the MP3 (or WMA) and choose "edit".

Now you need to generate a new Genre named "RINGTONE". There is no such Genre presetted. Just type it in the field called "Genre".

After the sync, you will see your custom ringtones ;)
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Themes and Apps] Fekke:
I used the encoder program, made an xap with chevronwp7 custom ringtone, added it to the phone, but cant find it in settings-ringtones...
[EVO 4G General] Bigjim1488:
So I went to best buy a few hours ago to get a screen protector for my newly replace Evo. Sadly there was not much of a selection so I went with the Zagg invisible shield one. As I as about to go to the front to pay the mobile person said that he could install it for me if I wanted for $7. I said ok why not I hate installing screen protectors anyway. So he got it on and it was crooked so I told him that it's no good. He tried again and used more solution spray. I got a little worried about the amount he was using and told him maybe that's a little too much spray. He said don't worry it will be ok. Well flash forward to now, I just turned on my Evo and guess what? Solution leaked under the screen!!! I'm about to flip! :mad:
[EVO 4G General] verse187:
Oh no ****ed that guy talk **** to him that you want a brand new evo and to the manager
[EVO 4G General] Bigjim1488:
Yea, I just wish tomorrow would come already so I can head down there. I am angry beyond belief. This phone is 2 days old rooted and all my apps, now I have to flash it back to stock and head down there at the crack of dawn to have them most likely give me a hard time about this.
[EVO 4G General] el-jodio:
Dammit man...that sucks. Hope you get that resolved. Refund and replace if you ask me.
[EVO 4G General] david279:
I dont like best buy.
[EVO 4G General] craigbailey1986:
You are about to have a hard time with them... they are complete dumb asses at bb.. they are gonna try to play lost with you, just ask for the manager as soon as you walk in. He/ she will play dumb too, then ask for the district manager, then they will get you a little white box out the cabinet, say hello to your new evo!

From past experience with same issue!
[EVO 4G General] AtiRadeon1:
LOL, why did you walk out of the store without checking first. Huge mistake on your part. If there was an error, it should have been fixed right then and there no problems.

I dont know if there is any garentee to protect you. But good luck, hope the fix it or at least get a refund.
[EVO 4G General] cesarcerros31:
This could get interesting make a huge scene then walk with a new evo

Sent from my gingerbread evo 4g
[EVO 4G General] Bigjim1488:
That is exactly my game plan! I will be playing no games with this tomorrow and will not leave until they do so. What a great way to spend my day off :(
[EVO 4G General] Bigjim1488:
I took a quick look at it after he was done with it and everything looked fine. I am guessing the solution made it under the screen with time.
[EVO 4G General] mikeb4g:
Had the same happen to me at bb and they replaced my evo with no problem.
[EVO 4G General] CheesyNutz:
lol no chance in hell i would have walked out .
[EVO 4G General] mmegalodon:
Yeah that's some **** you need to be on / get back on.

And I mean GET THE **** BACK ON. Like, some HELL NO ****.

I mean, BB is full of idiots - this we know - but **** like that .... pssh. LOL

Get back in there and explain that ****. And MAKE SURE they don't send you out. WIthout being physical and overly abusive - verbally I mean.

**** like that is what gives these places - and their employees - a bad name.
[EVO 4G General] CheesyNutz:
internet tough guys are funny so is gangster talk
[EVO 4G General] mmegalodon:
Cheesy is CHEESY!

Honestly, sometimes it takes a push ... a verbal push, if you will. You know how many people probably have other people put screen protectors on - for whatever reason - and they just suck? And they just walk out with em?

Just being real.

There are people that won't stand for horse **** ... and there are others that will. It's not about "appearing" tough here or there ... it's like getting anything applied / installed and it not being right but "dealing with it." Shouldn't even have to ask. ****ing say something. LOL

Internet tough guy aside ... and you clearly jumped the gun.

Thanks though, I've seen you post before.\

edit: on that note; do you do anything but post bull**** and / or ask questions?

Honest question.

Because, honestly, I see nothing but - and in this case, nothing but a half decades old picture and bull****-run-of-the-mill-every-other-god-damn-forum-thread-post picture. And dude, you really did use that prematurely ... the bandwagon you're jumping on - this "internet tough guy" **** that has been going on for a while - AROUND HERE AT LEAST, is starting to get out of hand. In the way that people are starting to "diagnose" too much as such. It's a Forum. You clearly don't show up looking to impress the English Majors. Most folks are not worried about spelling errors and "complete sentences." Most, read; the majority - and even the people you admire and adore - couldn't care less about that ****.

So you post your cute pictures.

I hope you like mine.

:D

Please, in the future, if you are going to TRY and be demonstrative ... don't post bull**** before the fact. Or at least as often as you do ... because, well, just ..... no.
[EVO 4G General] Drewsipher:
If you couldn't install one of those by yourself kinda your fault bro... nit a hard process. I had one for months. It got mucked up underneath took it off been without it. No scratches. I'm on a dinc but same idea. It isn't needed
[EVO 4G General] mmegalodon:
True.

But, to be fair ... those "liquid" applicators can throw a first timer for a loop ... or whatever.

It can be daunting because you don't know how much / little to use. And I've seen people go overkill with that ish.

That being said ... yes, do it yourself. That's the best way. I mean, these assholes' as BB know little more - if anything - than you do. At least when it comes to their "mobile department."

With that being said about that being said ... should you be so worried, I've heard of others having them do it and when / if they **** up then they are obligated to grab a new one and begin again. If I saw dude doing the same one over and over I'd say something ... can never be embarrassed to question someone who should know what they're doing.

It was like a kid, asking someone to cut out a cut in their griptape ... once I started to work a shop ... **** that, I nailed it or if dude asked for something stupid I said do it themselves. Always worked. I mean, your average consumer can only be so competent.
[EVO 4G General] MOBGangsta184:
Make sure the solution isn't just under the protector and will evaporate in a day or so, I've heard that in the past referring to these type of accessories.
[EVO 4G General] jamesbrm@gmail.com:
i would try using ghost armor. its the best screen protector out there. i had my whole evo done in ghost armor. they use the same material on helicoptor blades to keep it from chipping from flying debre. and you get a lifetime replacement as long as you have your phone. google it for a store near you
[EVO 4G General] Jimdog420:
Same thing

Happened to me, left a visible shadow like mark on my screen for over a month, out did eventually go away completely,

I also left fingerprints on it so I went to the mall and a zagg booth replaced and installed for only 5 bucks

Zagg makes a good product for protection, it does however seem to yellow after time, of course that could be the oil in. my hands doing that.

Also the feel of it isn't as smooth, it kinda interferes if your a swyper like me.

In closing I will say my phone doesn't have evan a blemish on it, looks as good as it does second week of launch.

Swyped from a galaxy far far away......
[EVO 4G General] :
That's not a good argument. The fact is he paid extra for a service that they didn't do right. Good luck OP.

...

Don't mind Cheesynutz that dude is a nifnard.
[EVO 4G General] z28marols1:
"Idiots" and "assholes" at best buy? Do you realize that if you walk in there calm as can be and just show them what happened and ask calmly what you can do about it they will probably help you? I work at best buy, and trust me, you are much likely to get what you want (within reason) if you are calm. You actually make the employees want to help you instead of trying to bully your way through the system. We bend over backwards sometimes for assholes, but we bend even further for someone we truely want to help out. Just my .02
[EVO 4G General] mmegalodon:
Sure. And I wasn't suggesting one walk in ready to start shouting. And don't these screens take a while to "settle" and what not? I mean, I should HOPE they'd have no issue helping him again. So while maybe you couldn't tell it wasn't perfect then but can now, going to assume they can help him.

And I wasn't suggesting that he shouldn't be able to have others do it ... but you read about people having others apply these and they're messed up etc etc. Can be sorta tough the first time, especially if your Evo has an uneven surface with the edging ... like so many of ours do. Screen lift / sink etc.

And its a perfectly fine and correct point. We're talking about putting on a screen protector .... not switching out a screen or something. Yes, it can be tricky but be prepared to run into some issue if someone else does it .. specially when its some random kid who couldn't care less. Every place is different, some probably care more than others. But that's something to take into account. Assholes was the wrong word ... I wouldnt necessarily say that. Even though I did... obviously.

SWYPED from my SUPASONIC
[EVO 4G General] -viperboy-:
I work at Best Buy Mobile, so let me help you out a little... I take no offense to the idiots comment because, truthfully, they are. They don't train people which is a major problem, IMO. That being said... the install charge COVERS YOUR PHONE IF SOMETHING HAPPENS! Talk to the Best Buy Mobile Store Manager (I don't know if you're going to a BBYM SWAS [Store Within A Store - BBYM is in a big BB] or a SAS [Stand-Alone Store - not inside a big BB]) but if he is unhelpful, ask for the District Manager or if you are in a SWAS store, as for the Store Manager (he is above the BBYM Manager)

Sorry that this happened to you. The Zagg products are easy to put on, but you have to know how to do it. There are people I work with that I think use too much solution but the phones always come out OK. We had 1 phone that the earpiece stopped working cause the guy put it on while the phone was on (BIG no-no) and we swapped it, no issues.

There isn't much I can do for you other than give you this info, but if you have any more questions, let me know.
[EVO 4G General] Bigjim1488:
Well I went back to best buy today to get this issue taken care of. I went directly to the mobile center (which was in a full best buy store) and asked for the mobile manager. I was advised that he would not be in until 8pm but the department lead was available to help me. I explained to him the situation and he told me that he would bring the phone over to the geek squad to take a look at it. The lead then returned with the geek lead and he explained to me that I needed to bring the phone back to sprint. I told him that the issue happened here and there should be no reason why best buy couldn't resolve it for me. I had paid for a service to be done and obviously something went wrong. He told me that it appears something is causing the screen to short out and the solution they use would not do this to the phone.

I calmly told the geek that I need to escalate this to the next level and speak with the store manager. He adamantly told me that the store manager will give me the same answer and I adamantly told him that is fine but I still want to speak with him/her. Approximately 10 minutes later the mobile lead came back to me by himself and told me that he spoke to the manager and they will just swap out the phone for me.

So that's the end of my story. I thank best buy for finally doing right by me and replacing my phone. I typed up that wall of text to show that things can get resolved without yelling or being an ass. I do admit though that if you don''t get what you want speak to someone higher. A person of less knowledge of how retail works would have probably left and went back to sprint for a repair.
[EVO 4G General] flipper12:
Glad to hear it worked out. More kudos to you for staying calm when dealing with the employees.
[EVO 4G General] z28marols1:
As a retail worker I thank you for being calm.
[EVO 4G General] amartyca:
I work at a best buy in chicago and I'm glad to hear they got you taken care of. Guys like the geek squad person you had to deal with give us all a bad name. He should be fired for being a douche. Glad to hear you were able to keep your cool cause some people can flip over stuff like that. The best way to get thing done is to remain calm but be firm
[EVO 4G General] :
Geek Squad, for the most part, are a bunch of retards. At least you got it replaced. Even if I know how to a shield/ghost armor install I rather just pay for the peace of mind.

Kudos OP.
[EVO 4G General] fixxxer2008:
they did that to my first evo. used way too much spray and the thing didn't dry for over 3 weeks. :mad:
[EVO 4G General] Dan330:
that is great you got it resloved...

but that tech giving your that BS about solution can not cause that...magic liquid that have no effect on electronics.... bottle that **** and make millions.

i would have still wanted to talk to the higher up.. and explain what that "tech" was trying to say to me.! let him explain it.... again.
[EVO 4G General] walterego:
good to hear that you got it sorted out. escalations usually work out as long as your calm and collected.
[EVO 4G General] josh995:
Why do people slam best buy so much...

Anytime I have a problem with anything I bought at best buy, I go in there and nicely tell them what's wrong and I always, always, always walk out a happy customer. Not at just one best buy, but any one I have ever gone to, I get whatever problem I have taken care of...

I think It's just how you handle the situation. If you go in all hard and mad, of course they don't want to help you... common sense. If you go in calm and with class, more gets accomplished.

It seems this is exactly what the OP did and his issue was resolved. Glad to hear it!

:)
[EVO 4G General] AllwhiteEvo:
It's funny cuz i had the same experience but nothing happend to my phone thank god.
[EVO 4G General] z28marols1:
well, honestly I have put on a few myself and have seen probably hundreds of them done and at first its shocking to see how much of that liquid is put on them. But I have yet to see one personally that has had any ill effects because of that liquid. As a matter of fact, the best results I have seen comes from using more because it makes it easier to get the bubbles out and keep it straight.