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[Q] The Myfaves Video wont stop playing...

i Cant get the Tmobile myfaves tutorial video to stop playing on the phone... dont know whats wrong it just keeps popping up every few mins... anyway i can turn this off...

phunkytown said:
i Cant get the Tmobile myfaves tutorial video to stop playing on the phone... dont know whats wrong it just keeps popping up every few mins... anyway i can turn this off...
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ok this is an easy fix but 2 things to this..
#1 that video is only for FLOOR MODELS.. so you either got a stolen phone or a floor model
#2 goto applications.. find mytouch demo, force stop.
it will start up again after you reboot/turn phone off you'll have to do it all over again..
i suggest you root it and flash to eugene's mrslide final or myroot 4
I had this same problem..
good way to detect if it was stolen, when you press on either side of the battery door where you hold it in your palm it squeeks they ripped it outta the display
Paid 180 + my fked up BlackBerry 8520f or it..
sooo yeah i knew it was stolen when i took it to a ROOTER and he said its not a STOCK applications for fresh outta box

Virus1x said:
ok this is an easy fix but 2 things to this..
#1 that video is only for FLOOR MODELS.. so you either got a stolen phone or a floor model
#2 goto applications.. find mytouch demo, force stop.
it will start up again after you reboot/turn phone off you'll have to do it all over again..
i suggest you root it and flash to eugene's mrslide final or myroot 4
I had this same problem..
good way to detect if it was stolen, when you press on either side of the battery door where you hold it in your palm it squeeks they ripped it outta the display
Paid 180 + my fked up BlackBerry 8520f or it..
sooo yeah i knew it was stolen when i took it to a ROOTER and he said its not a STOCK applications for fresh outta box
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Really? Battery case squeaking means its stolen? My phone is less than 2 months old and has done this from day one, got it brand new in the box. Ignorance in your post as a "att tech" please continue to post only on what you know to be true. But yes he could have gotten a floor model, or one that was destin for it but they grabbed the wrong box.

fenixnr said:
Really? Battery case squeaking means its stolen? My phone is less than 2 months old and has done this from day one, got it brand new in the box. Ignorance in your post as a "att tech" please continue to post only on what you know to be true. But yes he could have gotten a floor model, or one that was destin for it but they grabbed the wrong box.
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I'm not reffering to the normal Squeak I'm refering to a LOUD ass squeek as if someone pulled it off almost the to point that the battery case seems to not the fit phone at all..
Please keep your flaming rude posts to a minimum and consider the fact that what one person may be posting isn't always what you are thinking.. they are talking about

Video = floor model
The demo video is only for floor demo models, so it could be stolen but the first batch of store demo's shipped to stores were not labeled demo like normal. Because of this, it is possible for a demo to have been legitimately sold if the rep did not boot up the phone.

Virus1x said:
good way to detect if it was stolen, when you press on either side of the battery door where you hold it in your palm it squeeks
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Can't think of a more scientifically sound way to figure out if something is stolen.

Virus1x said:
sooo yeah i knew it was stolen when i took it to a ROOTER and he said its not a STOCK applications for fresh outta box
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You really shouldn't admit to receiving stolen property on an internet forum, especially when you have posted more than enough information for someone with 5 min. of spare time to know exactly who you are IRL.

falken98 said:
You really shouldn't admit to receiving stolen property on an internet forum, especially when you have posted more than enough information for someone with 5 min. of spare time to know exactly who you are IRL.
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Before you run your mouth I got in contact with tmobile upper management they understood what happened and I used my pull with friends in the company to be allowed to keep it for me filing a police report falken quit flaming violating xda rules next time I contact a mod
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Virus1x said:
Before you run your mouth I got in contact with tmobile upper management they understood what happened and I used my pull with friends in the company to be allowed to keep it for me filing a police report falken quit flaming violating xda rules next time I contact a mod
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Flaming you? It was advise, you didn't mention that part. Go ahead and report me. lol.

falken98 said:
Flaming you? It was advise, you didn't mention that part. Go ahead and report me. lol.
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Every post you've posted after mine has been rude and disrespectful falling under the flaming rule here at xda dunno what your issue is with me but let it go
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Buy nexus one?

I found on C-list a nexus one for T-Mobile all for $300 he will be giving me the memory card, case and Some other things, and the phone has no scratches according to the owner since he always kept it safe but now switched to Verizon. So should I buy? I think either way it is an investment if I don't like it as some on eBay go from 360 to 400.
I'm currently on a mt3gs which isn't so full of devs... I'm sure I can sell that for a good 200$ or more and enjoy a much better device
Win for me yes? Only thing I ask is, upon trying to test the device in person, all I have to do in pop in my sim card correct and if turn it on, and if all works well, calls, data, text then... its clean right?
Thank you!
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CaliBoyPhillip said:
All I have to do in pop in my sim card correct and if turn it on, and if all works well, calls, data, text then... its clean right?
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Yes
Do you care if the bootloader is unlocked tho?

ap3604 said:
Yes
Do you care if the bootloader is unlocked tho?
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Hmmm... I have no idea if I care haha, should I care? Being stuck on this mt3gs made me forget all about s-off and what not even was
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Make sure the device is physically good, does not have the power button problem and does not have bad memory blocks in the recovery partition (which would prevent you from flashing a custom recovery)

gravufo said:
Make sure the device is physically good, does not have the power button problem and does not have bad memory blocks in the recovery partition (which would prevent you from flashing a custom recovery)
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Thanks! Well to make sure it has no power button issue, I just have to press it correct? Hold it and make sure it works right? As to check for memory blocks, how can I do so in a public area since we are meeting a local Walmart
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you'll have to gamble for the memory block then
power button --> press it quite a few times making sure it responds

gravufo said:
you'll have to gamble for the memory block then
power button --> press it quite a few times making sure it responds
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Gamble it is! Chances are though it wont have that I hope.. if not I will sale it and make someone else gamble LOL
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Thank you all who gave me advise, I just thought, I'd update the thread...
phone was in pretty much brand new state, person who had it is a phone tech person, even has a zagg screen protector on, no sdcard though, new headphones and charger/usb cable and box great deal?
in progress from downgrading from 91 atm to root... any advise on which ROM to settle with?

CaliBoyPhillip said:
Thank you all who gave me advise, I just thought, I'd update the thread...
phone was in pretty much brand new state, person who had it is a phone tech person, even has a zagg screen protector on, no sdcard though, new headphones and charger/usb cable and box great deal?
in progress from downgrading from 91 atm to root... any advise on which ROM to settle with?
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good deal
i hope you enjoy your new phonw

CaliBoyPhillip said:
Thank you all who gave me advise, I just thought, I'd update the thread...
phone was in pretty much brand new state, person who had it is a phone tech person, even has a zagg screen protector on, no sdcard though, new headphones and charger/usb cable and box great deal?
in progress from downgrading from 91 atm to root... any advise on which ROM to settle with?
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Nice i hope you will enjoy your phone
if its on FRF91 you dont need to downgrade
use this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=736271
i used it as well and it worked fine for me EU FRF91
i can flash custom roms and recovery what i like without unlocking the bootloader.
also about customs roms, just try a few. i was quite happy with CM6.1RC1
and now im using MIUI wich is also a lot of fun

Flash the latest nightly from cm its full of win

So, did you get it?

SiNJiN76 said:
So, did you get it?
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I sure did! I'm using it now, trying to sell my mytouch 3g slide for at least 190$ or less to get back some money. well... silly me was looking at first rooting guide on xda nexus wiki, so i cut off the tap on the battery a bit with the blade haha..
wow this phone is so snappy and fast! loving it already

nexus and walmart

ive found something very odd. im not really looking for an answer,just sharing.unless you know whats going on.for the past few weeks my wife has told me that when she goes to walmart on sunday morning,her time jumps ahead on her nexus.this is an unrooted device running 2.2.1.naturally i was skeptic.until this morning.i went with her.when we started our grocery shopping she asked to see my nexus.then she asked to see my watch.then she showed me her nexus and it was ahead by one hour.when we got the groceries loaded in car i checked it again and all was back to normal.i then checked all settings and nothing is abnormal.i havent a clue on this.

Bermuda triangle!?

The N1 has determined that it takes approximately one hour to shop at Wal Mart, therefore it is trying within its limit of influence to make you exit the horrid place.

i was thinking twilight zone
Hollow.Droid said:
Bermuda triange!?
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Send the phone back; the Flux Capacitor is acting up.
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khaytsus said:
The N1 has determined that it takes approximately one hour to shop at Wal Mart, therefore it is trying within its limit of influence to make you exit the horrid place.
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i like this one i hate going

skinien said:
Send the phone back; the Flux Capacitor is acting up.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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i was thinking maybe just eject the core before it self implodes

It is the Wall Mart 'Always rolling back' effort. In the real world, your wife did not go shopping, she did not spend one hour there. These are not the droids you are looking for.

since i know where you are located... you are located near a diff time zone. your wifes nexus probably picks up the other timezone, in walmart, and switches accordingly. thats my 2 cents.

Wal-Mart is so big it has dual time zone?

crap man! You are supposed to use a space after a period.
I have to copy and paste and fix your damn post, just to be able to read it.
I've found something very odd. I'm not really looking for an answer, just sharing. Unless you know whats going on. For the past few weeks, my wife has told me that when she goes to walmart on sunday morning, her time jumps ahead on her nexus. This is an unrooted device running 2.2.1. Naturally I was skeptical. Until this morning. I went with her. When we started our grocery shopping she asked to see my nexus. Then she asked to see my watch. Then she showed me her nexus and it was ahead by one hour. When we got the groceries loaded in car, I checked it again and all was back to normal. I then checked all settings and nothing is abnormal. I haven't a clue on this.
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Ok, now that we have something readable... it sounds like you are connecting to a tower that has it's clock wrong. I believe each tower has it's own clock that updates your device. That way each device isn't going out over the main network to get time and other things.

clickwir said:
crap man! You are supposed to use a space after a period.
I have to copy and paste and fix your damn post, just to be able to read it.
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Obsessive compulsive much?
I had to dot your "i's", cross your "t's", and fix your damn post, just to be able to read it.
I hope you don't waste too much of your time quoting many members, cause that's a sure way to go crazy.

baseballfanz said:
Wal-Mart is so big it has dual time zone?
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I believe that there is a WIFI box or Cell tower that was moved from a different timezone. Nothing you can do about it.

Eh there is being picky about grammer, there is being lazy with grammer, and then there is writing so awful that a simple sentence makes my head hurt.
probly nvm w/e are understandable for most people, and get the point across, but writing a full paragraph without the absolute basics like capitalization, commas, breaks, and what not, make me personally not want to read what you took the time to say.

this is the funniest sh** i've read today!

lol
10char

volsey said:
Eh there is being picky about grammer, there is being lazy with grammer, and then there is writing so awful that a simple sentence makes my head hurt.
probly nvm w/e are understandable for most people, and get the point across, but writing a full paragraph without the absolute basics like capitalization, commas, breaks, and what not, make me personally not want to read what you took the time to say.
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It's spelled "grammar," just so you're aware.
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Devastatin said:
Cell tower that was moved from a different timezone. Nothing you can do about it.
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+1, or something similar (network time is wrong). If you don't travel much try turning off the automatic time zone

Kiserai said:
It's spelled "grammar," just so you're aware.
Sent from my N1 using magic powers.
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Lollerskates
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baseballfanz said:
Wal-Mart is so big it has dual time zone?
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Haha I like this one. It's funny how most the people here are not solving anything instead being sarcastic lol
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Photon or Another Epic or Wait?

Had a little water damage on my epic last week. Everything ended up working ok, except the power button kinda 50/50. Got some more rain drops this afternoon, and power button is worse. It's in a bag of rice now.
Anyway, kind of annoying with the power button issue and was thinking about taking it to sprint. Guess it's $100 swap if I have insurance? What if I took it in with my friends battery (I think the water detector is on the battery?) Kinda want to be honest though...
Do you have the option to switch to another phone... say the Photon? Would you rather have a Photon or another Epic?
Get my upgrade/rebate like next month also, so what's coming down the line? I used to be a "gotta have a keyboard" person, now I sometimes think I'm hanging onto the past.... old school.
Thanks.

I'd still go with another Epic at this point. That's just me, though.

Gs2 is where its at
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I wouldn't do the battery swap, because there is the swatch on the battery that indicates that it has water damage, but there is also one inside the phone, and they will check for it.
On that note, I have water damage on mine too, and I am seeing if I can find an evo or something equivalent for around $100. That way I will have a different phone, and the esn on my epic won't be deactivated so I will still have a backup.

I just swapped my old phone to the epic! so far im really liking it

MrTimz said:
I just swapped my old phone to the epic! so far im really liking it
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Good, its a great phone. You should try out the ReVolted Rom. Best rom imo.
Posted by Mr. Z's Epic 4G.

zanderman112 said:
Good, its a great phone. You should try out the ReVolted Rom. Best rom imo.
Posted by Mr. Z's Epic 4G.
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Actually, I was thinking about the SCrAMbLED EGgs22 rom, because I really like the new(I think its new?) ACE theme. Thanks for the suggestion though.

MrTimz said:
I just swapped my old phone to the epic! so far im really liking it
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What did u have b4?
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The Root said:
I'd still go with another Epic at this point. That's just me, though.
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Can u opinionate further?
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Well not much luck after a nights rice bath. Couldn't even power on! Luckily my gf has some funky usb cable on her charger that instantly boots it up.
Gonna tb, and nandroid and return to stock for a trip to Sprint.
Good to know there's also a moisture det on the inside.
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Do yourself a favor my epic went curplunk in water about 5 monthsago and is still going strong.however at first my buttons were acting a little weird.unscrew your phon carefully take it apart so you can clean the rockers,etc and put it back together and it should be better.
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blspyro said:
Do yourself a favor my epic went curplunk in water about 5 monthsago and is still going strong.however at first my buttons were acting a little weird.unscrew your phon carefully take it apart so you can clean the rockers,etc and put it back together and it should be better.
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Thanks. Will try that first maybe. Trying to do Nandroid now and I get:
Error while backing up boot image
Wassup with that? Gonna format SD card...

blspyro said:
Do yourself a favor my epic went curplunk in water about 5 monthsago and is still going strong.however at first my buttons were acting a little weird.unscrew your phon carefully take it apart so you can clean the rockers,etc and put it back together and it should be better.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeO89VGAPuU
The rockers seem to be sealed. Did you take them apart?

No luck.... about to give up and go to Sprint. Unfortunately, I can't get into download mode so it's going back with Bonsai.
btw, I didn't see any moisture indicator inside. I went as far as taking out the speaker and motherboard.
And still get same error with Nandroid backup even after formating SD card:
Error while backing up boot image

akenis said:
No luck.... about to give up and go to Sprint. Unfortunately, I can't get into download mode so it's going back with Bonsai.
btw, I didn't see any moisture indicator inside. I went as far as taking out the speaker and motherboard.
And still get same error with Nandroid backup even after formating SD card:
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Flash the reRFS rom and stock recovery(in that order) from the link in my sig to get back to stock
Posted by Mr. Z's Epic 4G.

zanderman112 said:
Flash the reRFS rom and stock recovery(in that order) from the link in my sig to get back to stock
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Are those flashable from Bonsai Recovery? Having trouble finding the files you are referring to. Ohh found it. Thanks

zanderman112 said:
Flash the reRFS rom and stock recovery(in that order) from the link in my sig to get back to stock
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Got the ROM on, but lost root so no way to reboot recovery. Good enough I'm sure.

if you want to stick with the keyboard, i'd wait for the epic2. otherwise, gs2 all the way. (or nexus prime if you can to wait.)

Call sprint and tell them if you can get an advance exchange, they'll ask whats the problem explain briefly tell them your buttons sudden stopped working and they'll send you a refurbished one in the mail for free, since your paying TEP. I did it that when my capacitive buttons stopped functioning now i have a "new" epic. if you get turned down, hang up and call again.

This is a no brainer ..... go for the Echo !
But really .... Wait for the SGS2

U8800 acts like its possessed!

Hi folks
In the last 3 days, my trusty old phone has begun to act as if it is either possessed or with its own mind.
If I try to compose a reply to a text, random characters appear in the input field and then Attach dialog appears at random. If I try to back out, the text message just gets sent.
In the home screen, the browser is randomly launched with me touching the screen, or the browser icon mysteriously migrates from the dock onto the general screen
I activated 'Show touches' in 'Developer options', and it shows random touches of the upper and mid right-hand sides of the screen (without me actually touching the screen).
It started under Aurora 3.1 Update 5. I tried a complete wipe, but with no resolution. I installed Aurora 4.1, but the problem remains.
As I type this on an iPad, the phone beside me is running mad with the browser opening and selecting random tabs.
I've removed the protective cover to avoid the possibility of pressure from the sides doing a nasty.
Any ideas and advice greatly appreciated.
Naj

I suggest either:
A) Call priest to make an exorcism : p
B) GO into CWM, wipe cache and wipe davilk (just these 2) and flash the aurora release you are using again, on top of what you have.
You won't lose any settings and might help correct some files or systems setting that might eventually got corrupted.

And how this will help?
He said that has already done a full wipe, and flashed Aurora ICS 4.1 clean.
Seems that is a hardware damage.

same happened to me. your touchscreen is broken. i just gave it back and good thing i still have warranty. they replaced my screen for free. and also i had atmel, now i have synaptics. also DO NOT FORGET to flash stock 2.2
btw you know what was really pissing me off? i had random touches around section where the "send message" button was. so when i was typing, it sent every 5 words -.-

Have you tried a different Rom to see if you also have the issue, such as flash a stock version?
Sent from Odin's device!

Looks like hardware problem. I think no ROM will fix this...
Sent from my U8800

Thanks all for your comments.
I guess it is the digitizer. My phone is out of warranty, so it's a case of repair myself or replace. I don't feel like spending money on a new phone, so it's the former for me.
eBay has digitisers for around AUD$25.00. I am familiar with disassembling and reassembling the phone (dropped it into the toilet about 6 months ago!), so this should be a relatively cheap repair.
Thanks again
Naj

My first impression is water damage.

Özgürce said:
My first impression is water damage.
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Perhaps ... however it is about six months since the accident occurred and it worked flawlessly until this point.
Naj

It's just the phone's way trying to tell you to buy a new one. I wish my phone did the same so I could get rid of it with good conscience! (And smash it with sledgehammer or similar heavy object. And after that shoot it with shotgun.)

Cinthiar said:
It's just the phone's way trying to tell you to buy a new one. I wish my phone did the same so I could get rid of it with good conscience! (And smash it with sledgehammer or similar heavy object. And after that shoot it with shotgun.)
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Just try to sell it. I did it and I'm waiting for an Gnex

Cinthiar said:
It's just the phone's way trying to tell you to buy a new one. I wish my phone did the same so I could get rid of it with good conscience! (And smash it with sledgehammer or similar heavy object. And after that shoot it with shotgun.)
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I'd really like to buy a shiny new one. However, a decent phone will involve either a substantial out-right purchase price or a 2 year commitment with a phone carrier.
Anyway, every phone has its annoyances that make you want to turn it into fine powder! I hear of people disappointed even with the Samsung Galaxy SIII! However the X5 has been okay for me. It recovered well from a previous dunking in the toilet - courtesy of my beloved - and generally works great with Aurora.
I have already ordered another digitizer for AUD$21.05 including tools. If the repair is successful then I have a fully working phone after a very small outlay.
Naj

you may need a firmware update of your touchscreen
you may need a firmware update of your touchscreen

Well, shucky darn and slop the chickens - she's healed, healed I say!
The phone has been working perfectly for the last 2 days - no reflash, no reboot, no nothing.
And here I am with a new digitizer on the way.
I did not even resort to cantations and sacrifices.
Naj

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Najnesoog said:
Well, shucky darn and slop the chickens - she's healed, healed I say!
The phone has been working perfectly for the last 2 days - no reflash, no reboot, no nothing.
And here I am with a new digitizer on the way.
I did not even resort to cantations and sacrifices.
Naj
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How you did to repair that?
same problem, help pls :x

Skullk said:
How you did to repair that?
same problem, help pls :x
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Just make a new thread. Why resuruct?
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Somcom3X said:
Just make a new thread. Why resuruct?
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because its the same problem...
any ideas?

Just to make it clear, I had to replace the digitiser in the end
Naj
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Najnesoog said:
Just to make it clear, I had to replace the digitiser in the end
Naj
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Thanks for the help