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Old 25-10-2011, 16:18
Diverso
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Hmmm, in that case I'm stumped.

I know you've done the firmware reinstallation, but it might be worth doing a kernel reinstallation from the files on that website too. It suggest that they're only to revert the kernel back to normal post-rooting. If that doesn't work then I don't know.

If I were in your shoes and that hadn't worked, I'd try one more time to root and install a custom ROM to see if it is a software issue. If not, then you might have to contact T-Mobile.

I'm convinced it's a kernel issue though; looking back you said at the start that's the only thing you fiddled with, and we all assumed you meant the firmware!
I have been loosing it over the stupid angle, clearly its leaning towards the right but I don't know how to fix it. Having said that 2 of the three people I asked barely noticed the screen position so perhaps I should count myself lucky I didn't do any real damage to my phone and wait for the next official update by T-mobile to hopefully straiten out any issues that may still exist.
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Old 25-10-2011, 16:23
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I have been loosing it over the stupid angle, clearly its leaning towards the right but I don't know how to fix it. Having said that 2 of the three people I asked barely noticed the screen position so perhaps I should count myself lucky I didn't do any real damage to my phone and wait for the next official update by T-mobile to hopefully straiten out any issues that may still exist.
Well, if you've reinstalled stock firmware and kernel, I think a software issue can be ruled out.

If the screen calibration options aren't helping, then I really do think there's a hardware error of some kind, and perhaps it's just coincidence that it manifested itself when you tried customising it?

If you've done a factory reset, go to the system update just to see if it has to re-'catch up' with any updates. If there's nothing there, then at least you'll be able to present it as a hardware problem.
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Old 25-10-2011, 16:37
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If you've done a factory reset, go to the system update just to see if it has to re-'catch up' with any updates. If there's nothing there, then at least you'll be able to present it as a hardware problem.
I got the phone on the 15th of September and i don't pay insurance for it, could I get it replaced or repaired from T-mobile?
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Old 25-10-2011, 16:38
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I should think so. It is possible the screen is not sitting straight in the housing. I agree with Biffo, it is all a coincidence.
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Old 25-10-2011, 16:39
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I got the phone on the 15th of September and i don't pay insurance for it, could I get it replaced or repaired from T-mobile?
I have no idea - you'll have to speak to them. I'd still spend more time in trying to fix the problem before that - try the xda developer forums - they're a friendly bunch who are infinitely more tech-savvy than I (they're the ones who make the ROMs).

If they can't solve it, then you'll have to call T-Mobile.
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Old 25-10-2011, 16:40
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I should think so. It is possible the screen is not sitting straight in the housing. I agree with Biffo, it is all a coincidence.
I will try my luck with T-mobile, anyone got a technical support number?
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Old 25-10-2011, 16:43
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I have no idea - you'll have to speak to them. I'd still spend more time in trying to fix the problem before that - try the xda developer forums - they're a friendly bunch who are infinitely more tech-savvy than I (they're the ones who make the ROMs).

If they can't solve it, then you'll have to call T-Mobile.
If I could convince T-mobile to take it back I think that would be the easiest thing.
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Old 25-10-2011, 16:43
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I rooted mine the other day and the screen colours were over all over saturated, I unrooted and all was fine, If you end up having to return it rooting it might have put a count on the binary counter so that will need reset before send it back
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Old 25-10-2011, 16:49
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I rooted mine the other day and the screen colours were over all over saturated, I unrooted and all was fine, If you end up having to return it rooting it might have put a count on the binary counter so that will need reset before send it back
How do i reset that?
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Old 25-10-2011, 17:02
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Old 25-10-2011, 17:21
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I can get my phone into download mode quite easily, why would I need that item?
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Old 25-10-2011, 17:49
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I can get my phone into download mode quite easily, why would I need that item?
Because you can get into download mode but you cant reset the counter that shows you have rooted the phone which voids the warranty.
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Old 25-10-2011, 18:00
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Because you can get into download mode but you cant reset the counter that shows you have rooted the phone which voids the warranty.
Thanks for clarifying, I have bought the item and it will be here in 2-3 days. I will use it and reinstall the software. Hopefully that sorts out the problem, if it doesn't I will contact T-mobile and see if they can replace or repair it. Thank you for your help guys
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