So, I got my new phone. Yay.
Now I have this old dinc, gonna root, but who has some good ideas for putting this thing to good non phone use?
Thanks!
Dedicated music player comes to mind. I don't know
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I agree with naut. Get you a theme able custom ROM and pimp the hell out that mp3inc. Throw on some Pandora, some games, and a few good camera apps.
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I agree with naut. Get you a theme able custom ROM and pimp the hell out that mp3inc. Throw on some Pandora, some games, and a few good camera apps.
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I like That. I have aspirations (no motivation) to be a themer and a dedicated device to test on sounds great.
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seejoshplay said:
So, I got my new phone. Yay.
Now I have this old dinc, gonna root, but who has some good ideas for putting this thing to good non phone use?
Thanks!
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You could just send it to me! Haha, some people use it as a VOIP phone in there house. I think an app like GrooveIP will give you that option.
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I like That. I have aspirations (no motivation) to be a themer and a dedicated device to test on sounds great.
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You could just send it to me! Haha, some people use it as a VOIP phone in there house. I think an app like GrooveIP will give you that option.
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I second that. Specifically the send it to me part
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Personally I like having a second phone to quickly and easily show off something cool on the new phone via video. I had a d2g that had a bad esn (I thought I could use it in Europe, but was locked out there too) and I used it a lot for that.
Also I use it when going abroad, as it will work in Europe and the states.
Also, I love using my old phones as alarm clocks. You'd be amazed how many days an old BB Curve will last with all the radios turned off. I'm guessing a Dinc2 would be good that way too.
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Thanks!
Two questions. Could it be a GPS without a data connection?
Also, does anyone know of an app that makes your phone networked attached storage and / or plug it into a hard drive and act as an interface for NAS?
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Two questions. Could it be a GPS without a data connection?
Also, does anyone know of an app that makes your phone networked attached storage and / or plug it into a hard drive and act as an interface for NAS?
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I know GPS will work without data, but if you need to pull up directions for navigation, you need to be on WiFi to download the coordinates. After that if you don't make it re-route it will work. As for the 2nd question.....idk
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Always nice to have a backup phone when the new one breaks and you have to wait for Verizon to send you your new refurb **** phone
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Always nice to have a backup phone when the new one breaks and you have to wait for Verizon to send you your new refurb **** phone
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really on all these ideas. I still have my Eris (though the trackball still scrolls left) as an emergency backup, mp3/Pandora player for in-house and garage (anywhere WiFi reaches), and white noise machine for sleeping baby.
Sometimes wish it didn't have that trackball issue so I could use it more efficiantly, so a fully operational DInc2 laying around would be an awesome thing to have.
What did you end up getting?
Thanks for the advice. I also like the idea of an experimental unit, now that I do not rely on the device daily, I can check out the jellybean rom and try out google now
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really on all these ideas. I still have my Eris (though the trackball still scrolls left) as an emergency backup, mp3/Pandora player for in-house and garage (anywhere WiFi reaches), and white noise machine for sleeping baby.
Sometimes wish it didn't have that trackball issue so I could use it more efficiantly, so a fully operational DInc2 laying around would be an awesome thing to have.
What did you end up getting?
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I remember I used to get the eris trackball to start working by putting a piece of clean white paper on a table and rolling the trackball over it in a rolling motion. Always did the trick
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Triscuit said:
I remember I used to get the eris trackball to start working by putting a piece of clean white paper on a table and rolling the trackball over it in a rolling motion. Always did the trick
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Yea, I used up all the paper in the house. It only lasts for a short while now, but it does work for a little (usually). I even replaced the trackball with a blackberry one. I was thinking about trying just caking the area around the trackball/circuit board with JB weld to prevent flex which I think is causing the intermittent contact issue caused by the location of the charging port in relation to the trackball.
Ah well, either way it is extra and it wont be the end of the workl if I destroy it!
Yay for extras!
I'll be using mine as a paranormal investigation tool. I have a few apps that actually work, unlike ghost radar.
Navigation now that maps has an offline feature!
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I'll be using mine as a paranormal investigation tool. I have a few apps that actually work, unlike ghost radar.
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Is this for real LOL
Pornphone.
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htc/Verizon asks that you place your inc2 on end of barrel of a 12 gauge, insert 3in slug, make it rain incredible flakes. now your inc2 has been officially updated by Verizon
Like someone else mentioned, the phone could be used as a VOIP home phone. All it requires is a Google Voice account and an app called GrooveIP (there's a free version, but the $5 full-featured version is definitely worth the money in my opinion). I also take it with me when I travel, since most airports and lots of hotels offer free WiFi, which allows me to make as many phone calls as I like without running up my minutes. I've been using my Inc2 for this purpose for awhile now, and it's very nice to have. I keep the phone in a dock and also use it for streaming music when I'm home as well as for my alarm clock. Just because the phone isn't activated on a wireless plan shouldn't mean that it can't serve a purpose.
Only other piece of advice; I would steer clear of ICS/JB based Roms if using it as a VOIP phone. I had nothing but trouble with the audio settings on GrooveIP. But the stock Rom, or any GB-based Rom should work fine. I use MROM (which is CM7 based) and it works exactly as expected.
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I know there are several apps on the market that will help you find a lost phone. The wife really needs one and I'd appreciate suggestions. I am somewhat concerned about potential security issues and whether these apps require GPS to be left on all the time.
Tks
Personally I use lookout, but they also have an app that can be used even if your phone is already lost called plan b
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If you are worried about the data on your phone as well as finding after it is lost check out Cerberus
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Personally I use lookout, but they also have an app that can be used even if your phone is already lost called plan b
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I'll agree lookout is amazing I've had to show the woman y I insisted she have it before losing another phone. Works great lost her phone brought it up online with a map to it made it scream and got it back
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I'll agree lookout is amazing I've had to show the woman y I insisted she have it before losing another phone. Works great lost her phone brought it up online with a map to it made it scream and got it back
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Thirding
"GotYa! face trap" works well, same funcionality.
Doesn't htc have it's own phone finder?
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Doesn't htc have it's own phone finder?
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Yes, if you have a sense Rom running and your signed in. You can also use latitude to see where your phones are but its not always 100% accurate. Or just call it and listen for the ringer
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Yes, if you have a sense Rom running and your signed in. You can also use latitude to see where your phones are but its not always 100% accurate. Or just call it and listen for the ringer
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HA HA I must say HILL AIR E US!!! There is also always the check your other hand while frantically going were is my F----n Phone!
So I just flashed Google now onto my evo 4g running cm9 nightly all works perfectly the only thing is that haven't figured out it use in my opinion its as useless as tits on a boar hog
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& you felt the need to express your feelings about (Google Now) for what reason?
Lol?
Everyone has their own beliefs and expectations about a certain app or the way something should work better for them. Post your feelings directly through the Play Store.
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So I just flashed Google now onto my evo 4g running cm9 nightly all works perfectly the only thing is that haven't figured out it use in my opinion its as useless as tits on a boar hog
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Not that I really want to prolong this convo. But I'm kind of interested on what you expected it to do? I'm not a huge fan of it. Its a nifty thing. But I believe the verdict is out on what it does. And it does do what it is made to do. So where did it fall short?
my best use: what is the weather in (insert location). works like a charm, and what time is it. lol.
Just thought I would be able to control my phone by voice command (ie: launch alarm, app, almost anything I do by touch) guess its cool to some just not what I was hoping for oh well one day just hope not to long already got one foot in the grave.
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just thought i would be able to control my phone by voice command (ie: Launch alarm, app, almost anything i do by touch) guess its cool to some just not what i was hoping for oh well one day just hope not to long already got one foot in the grave.
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All missing. Really? I will donate to whoever fixes that lameness.
/Rant over
edit....sigh...typo
second screen record was supposed to be Google wallet
But....you already donated to Samsung...
All kidding aside, shoehorning this into the OS that I don't believe (please correct me if I'm wrong) has been officially released (kernel and all) yet will be an ugly endeavor.
I applaud the ROM cooks for their hard work, and agree. I've done my share of donations to the Evo3D gurus, and will continue to for the future the Note2 wizards. I really doubt we'll see these features, at least seamlessly as we'd like, prior to Samsung releasing them.
While I can honestly say I'm disappointed for the same reasons, along with the fact that inductive charging on the Sprint models has been made almost impossible. (I've recently learned you may be able to physically mod the phone)
I also must admit, over all, this is the single best smart phone I've had, the only other phone I've been this excited about was the Palm Pre when it was first released (zomg true [email protected]#)
So, /rant signed, added to, and amended with a pat on the back to Samsung for delivering an awesome phone on it's own standing even with flaws. :good:
Palm pre. I'm a die hard palm lover.
I was on treocentral and pre central most of my days.
Love the palm. Wish it. Had better hardware
What is screen record
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What is screen record
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It would be this:
Well that's cool. Was it suppose to be in our phone
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cherylbaker said:
Well that's cool. Was it suppose to be in our phone
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Yep. Along with multi-screen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-G-avtGf0A&feature=g-user-u
And Google wallet (which can now store just about any credit/debit card.
What is so annoying about these features not being on the phone...is that they are SOOOO real world useful in application. I just don't get it.
Well I am sure it will be in an upgrade correct
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Well I am sure it will be in an upgrade correct
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Screen record will probably need to be a hack as some rumors are going around about a patent in the US vs. Europe.
Why Multi-App view is not working is unknown.
Google Wallet is dependent on Sprint allowing it, from what I hear.
Inductive charging has something to do with the outside case contacts with the internal battery contacts. the hardware my be causing this limitation although there is a rumor of a hardware hack for this going around as well.
Basically I'm curious how do you use your phone to potential I see people with smart phones and they don't use the Internet calendar or anything and I always say man these phones arnt cheap so if your going to buy a smart phone use it integrate it with your life make alarms calendar events browse the net read books do what ever uses your phone to its full potential so now I ask the xda members what more is there to the phone what else can I do to use my phone and get my moneys worth I take pictures listen to music browse the net forums magazines books games calendar svoice so any opinions let me know thanks! :thumbup:
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I regularly use the wifikill app to shut out Apple users from open wifi networks so that more-deserving people can utilize the capabilities of their phones.
cnstarz said:
I regularly use the wifikill app to shut out Apple users from open wifi networks so that more-deserving people can utilize the capabilities of their phones.
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Lmao is that real? If so that's kind of hilarious
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Yes it is. I use network spoof for worse. The absolute simplest explanation is me using sftp it's the most hardware intense application gpu excluded it will be years before a cell phone match x86 through put
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Basically I'm curious how do you use your phone to potential I see people with smart phones and they don't use the Internet calendar or anything and I always say man these phones arnt cheap so if your going to buy a smart phone use it integrate it with your life make alarms calendar events browse the net read books do what ever uses your phone to its full potential so now I ask the xda members what more is there to the phone what else can I do to use my phone and get my moneys worth I take pictures listen to music browse the net forums magazines books games calendar svoice so any opinions let me know thanks! :thumbup:
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I try to integrate my phone into my life as much as possible. Calendars, alarm clock, email, bill paying, password keeper, cloud storage, shopping, etc. I agree - why spend all the money on a smartphone and not use it to its fullest potential. Everything you listed seems like what I do with mine. To further see the fullest potential of the phone, I recently rooted it and have flashed 2 - 3 ROMs over the past few weeks. I am really enjoying it. I have never had a rooted phone before, let alone done any rooting myself. This is a first for me. :good:
I recently bought a nice denon audio receiver. (Avr 1713) it has a network connection, and I can control it via Wi-Fi anywhere in the house. I can even stream Pandora and have full control through my phone. Pretty sweet.
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Where can I find that app? The wifikill app
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I try to integrate my phone into my life as much as possible. Calendars, alarm clock, email, bill paying, password keeper, cloud storage, shopping, etc. I agree - why spend all the money on a smartphone and not use it to its fullest potential. Everything you listed seems like what I do with mine. To further see the fullest potential of the phone, I recently rooted it and have flashed 2 - 3 ROMs over the past few weeks. I am really enjoying it. I have never had a rooted phone before, let alone done any rooting myself. This is a first for me. :good:
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Yea rooting your ohone is a ton of fun especially switching roms up I've been rooting and flashing for quite some time I'm actually going to do a prl swap later on since I can't use lte in my area yet ill roam on vzn for faster 3G
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I recently bought a nice denon audio receiver. (Avr 1713) it has a network connection, and I can control it via Wi-Fi anywhere in the house. I can even stream Pandora and have full control through my phone. Pretty sweet.
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I have a okay rca receiver kind of out dated with small cube speakers curious I am aiming to have a ridiculously loud system its 1000 watts do I need to upgrade my receiver or can I buy some big speakers if only speakers what would you recommend I also want a kick ass sub lol I use my gs3 plug it in via line in and pump it to the max also use awesome beats v3 and it's to much bass for my system it vibrates it also smoked once not cool needless to to say that was my last time doing that btw it was the sub that smoked
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Where can I find that app? The wifikill app
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1282900
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Yea rooting your ohone is a ton of fun especially switching roms up I've been rooting and flashing for quite some time I'm actually going to do a prl swap later on since I can't use lte in my area yet ill roam on vzn for faster 3G
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Really? How would you do that? I have LTE in my area (not fully yet), but would I still be able to roam on VZW by changing my PRL? Sounds interesting.
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Jamal717 - Never mind on my last message. I remember there is a PRL thread somewhere in the Sprint forum. I will take a look. I didn't want to change this thread from the original topic. Thanks.
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Really? How would you do that? I have LTE in my area (not fully yet), but would I still be able to roam on VZW by changing my PRL? Sounds interesting.
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Jamal717 - Never mind on my last message. I remember there is a PRL thread somewhere in the Sprint forum. I will take a look. I didn't want to change this thread from the original topic. Thanks.
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Fine with me lol but you can find the prl thread in the Android development section also you can not roam on lte only on Verizon 3g not there lte but your lucky how is sprint lte in your area
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I have a okay rca receiver kind of out dated with small cube speakers curious I am aiming to have a ridiculously loud system its 1000 watts do I need to upgrade my receiver or can I buy some big speakers if only speakers what would you recommend I also want a kick ass sub lol I use my gs3 plug it in via line in and pump it to the max also use awesome beats v3 and it's to much bass for my system it vibrates it also smoked once not cool needless to to say that was my last time doing that btw it was the sub that smoked
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Definitely want to upgrade the receiver and speakers. I've been doing a ton of research and ended up with this combo. I got the speakers half off on Newegg during some 2 day deal they had.
Receiver
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA1K50FJ7174
I got the receiver as an open box item at Best buy for $315!!! It retails for $450.
Pioneer SPC21 (center)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882117404
Pioneer SPFS51 (L & R)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882117403
Pioneer SPBS21 $100 (rears)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882117405
The receiver is amazing though. Comes with a program called audyssey that uses a mic and several positions to automatically setup each speaker based on your room. The android app (AVR-remote) is free and gives you complete control over the entire system (ie bass, treble, speaker output, sub, etc) I happened to find all these parts for a grand total of $520. Should of retailed for $850. I already have a sweet sub, so didn't have to buy one.
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Great app
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Definitely want to upgrade the receiver and speakers. I've been doing a ton of research and ended up with this combo. I got the speakers half off on Newegg during some 2 day deal they had.
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The receiver is amazing though. Comes with a program called audyssey that uses a mic and several positions to automatically setup each speaker based on your room. The android app (AVR-remote) is free and gives you complete control over the entire system (ie bass, treble, speaker output, sub, etc) I happened to find all these parts for a grand total of $520. Should of retailed for $850. I already have a sweet sub, so didn't have to buy one.
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I have the Denon 3312 myself and love it! Definitely a Denon "fanboy" myself.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7OadDz3Ums&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Good thing I'm poor and never keep anything valuable in the car!
What the heck!!!!
Well at least there are cameras around my house, but this is still ridiculous. You can't keep anything safe with these people.
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soon phones will be used like in watchdogs the game
What is this world coming to..? Thieves are getting smarter and smarter... Absolutely atrocious..
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soon phones will be used like in watchdogs the game
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Soon? , it already happened in the video. LOL
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that dude broke into Doi's SUV and took everything except that giant fucking camera mounted on his windshield?
cnstarz said:
that dude broke into Doi's SUV and took everything except that giant fucking camera mounted on his windshield?
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They'll probably announce some type of new security system that costs over $1,000 and it added onto the price of new vehicles. The device used to break into cars is a device made by the car manufacturers. I call conspiracy!
And that's why I'm glad I have manual locks that you have to individually open. Screw power locks!
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And that's why I'm glad I have manual locks that you have to individually open. Screw power locks!
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it has nothing to do with power locks. it's the remote locks that are vulnerable.
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it has nothing to do with power locks. it's the remote locks that are vulnerable.
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Remote as you stated thus requiring power........
Watch the video again please. Hacks cars computer system to release the power locks. Thank you.
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Frostacious said:
Remote as you stated thus requiring power........
Watch the video again please. Hacks cars computer system to release the power locks. Thank you.
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I agree power locks alone aren't enough if there simply isn't a way to REMOTELY use them.. My 94 civic doesn't have a remote but then again. I (nearly) never leave anything of value in it anyway for this reason. Even without remote, a hammer can do the job. I don't want to tempt anyone to begin with.
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I agree power locks alone aren't enough if there simply isn't a way to REMOTELY use them.. My 94 civic doesn't have a remote but then again. I (nearly) never leave anything of value in it anyway for this reason. Even without remote, a hammer can do the job. I don't want to tempt anyone to begin with.
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This ^
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