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O2 XA Mini Housing/Fascia

Hey guys. I just got this second hand O2 XDA Mini a few weeks ago and I was challenged to bring it back to it's former glory. It as pretty run down but still in good working order so I decided to do a complete make over.
First, I went about flashing the ROM to the Latest Big Storage ROM which really helped me cram all my necessary apps. Second, I started looking for a replacement fascia/housing to give the Mini a fresh new look. I decided not to go with the Original fascia/housing because it was too expensive. Instead, I got this OEM (non-original) replacement fascia which came in a variety of colors. For my Mini, I decided to go with black. The keypad itself was black which made it unique.
I then went about the challenging and harrowing task of disassembly. After a couple of hours and many sweaty hand wipes later, I managed to put the new fascia together with nary a problem. I put my "new" Mini in a crystal case in order to protect it from scratches and voila... My own O2 XDA Mini Black Edition! Even blacker than the oiginal Black Edition.
Check out the pics...
Do tell about your own expereinces (and pictures) of your forays into customization.

HEY KABAYAN!!! that's awesome!, where did you bought the housing? at bidshot or in greenhills?, i've saw one in BIDSHOT and he's seeling it for 1k,how much did you bought yours?, i want to change my casing too,so that i can keep the original black housing.m using a hardcase and it's to bulky to use(MAS MAGANDA KCNG GMITIN AND MINI PAG WLANG CASE).
Hope to hear from you soooonnn!!!!

Looking great bro..how much did the Housing cost ya??
All in all a great job-10/10

I got it in Greenhills for about 800 but I'm sure you could get it for 700 if you look hard enough. I've decided to put a membrane at the d-pad opening to protect the d-pad since i know this will fade from constant contact with my thumb. It's a really good idea if you want to do what I did. Now my Mini is completely made over and protected.
I'm glad you guys liked the job. I'm really happy wih it too.

ooo...hello KABAYAN!! ahah, i remember those places...ahh home...
i so envy you at the moment. I want that clear case and that cover!
the clear case i got is different and scratches my fone.
ima gonna ask my cuzes over there to get me one...
CAn i ask something? what material is the non original case made out of?
is it the same as the original one? which is some sort of metal... i love that metal feel on my magician...
whitemoo..

You know, the feel of the housings are actually quite similar to the original. The fit is also plush.

well...thanks for that, i decided to order the silver original and the gray casings, costing me over $100 aud, argh overpriced shipping...
also picked up the same clear case that only half opens...
cant wait till they get here!.
Thanks for the info,
Whitemoo

did the same thing for my 2nd hand mini.
If there is a crystal clear housing, that would be very cool. It would look like a swatch watch

xda mini housing
who are bigshot and greenhills?? are they in us or worldwide? do they ship to the uk/ also l have a tmobile uk compact/ magicianand the screen broke after i dropped it. i got ot repaired using a blocked compact2/charmer. ever since the send, end, calender, contacts and centre buttons dont work. the send button ends the call and the others do nothing at all. could anyone help?

you can buy em off ebay. I ordered mine the other day. Comes to about 30 quid including postage for the keypad and the case.
I think these are going to be genuine ones left over from when they were making the xda mini so are probably genuine. Will be comparing my old facia with the new one carefully when they arrive and will report back wheather i think they are copys or not

I was once in Greenhills (Vira Mall). It is a shopping mall in the Philippines and there's an area with retail stores (mostly run by Chinese) dedicated for all type of phones. They do repairs, unlocking, conversions, and sell all sorts of accesories. Prices are quite cheap (in comparison to US and European prices) but most accessories are coming from China and are of very poor quality according to our standards. I didn't buy anything because of the quality of products. I've never been to BigShot but I guess it's something similar.

I'm wondering if you can show a fellow pinoy how to disassemble my mini. And while were on the subject, do you know where or how I can replace or improve the speaker on my phone. My phone sounds distorted when it's turned up. salamat pare ko!

I'm not a Filipino. but I was there many times for business trips and in one of those trips I was in Greenhills.
I already dismantled my unit once. What I'll do is take pics while dismantling it when my facia arrives, hopefully in a week. It's hard to explain by words only. So, stay tuned.

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@rdgzmn4xdadevelopers: I found this one some time ago on the forum. Can't remember the post, but I'm sure you like it BTW how did you come up with your nickname?
Cheers, M
EDIT Replaced the file with the uncorrupted rar

Thanks OLTP but it seems that the ZIP file is corrupted.

you're right & on my device too I'm searching for the post now.
Excuse me for the inconvenience, M

No problem. I just got a notice from the post office, hopefully it's the fascia I ordered.

Well I found it back, of course http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=39489&highlight=magician+apart
& that thread links to another useful one.
Succes in the refurbishmentbusiness, M

Your da man :lol:

I'm just getting it very hot with these compliments.
It's just that I can't take it when I can't find something back.

Why, why! AT&T

I just went to a local AT&T store to look at the newly released Fuze. I am not sure why AT&T has to ruin things every time a new HTC phone is released. The manager handed over his FUZE and it was covered with fingerprints and finger oil. I was so thrilled to see HTC change the design of the chassis to matte finish from the glossy cover of Diamond. Then, AT&T commits this hideous crime. I had a full intention of purchasing one, but walked out of the store empty handed.
My question, now, is this.
Can a 900/2100Mhz version of Touch Pro be converted to work with US 3G network (850Mhz) by flashing it with a AT&T radio? Or is this a hardware issue?
Anyone shares the same feeling?

verendus said:
I just went to a local AT&T store to look at the newly released Fuze. I am not sure why AT&T has to ruin things every time a new HTC phone is released. The manager handed over his FUZE and it was covered with fingerprints and finger oil. I was so thrilled to see HTC change the design of the chassis to matte finish from the glossy cover of Diamond. Then, AT&T commits this hideous crime. I had a full intention of purchasing one, but walked out of the store empty handed.
My question, now, is this.
Can a 900/2100Mhz version of Touch Pro be converted to work with US 3G network (850Mhz) by flashing it with a AT&T radio? Or is this a hardware issue?
Anyone shares the same feeling?
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the back makes that much a difference? thats just kinda ridiculous
and no the only way to get 3g is to use the att one or wait for the na unlocked which will probly be 800

Yup!
From the pictures, I didn't think it would be so such a big deal, but when I saw it, I just lost all desire to upgrade.

verendus said:
I just went to a local AT&T store to look at the newly released Fuze. I am not sure why AT&T has to ruin things every time a new HTC phone is released. The manager handed over his FUZE and it was covered with fingerprints and finger oil. I was so thrilled to see HTC change the design of the chassis to matte finish from the glossy cover of Diamond. Then, AT&T commits this hideous crime. I had a full intention of purchasing one, but walked out of the store empty handed.
My question, now, is this.
Can a 900/2100Mhz version of Touch Pro be converted to work with US 3G network (850Mhz) by flashing it with a AT&T radio? Or is this a hardware issue?
Anyone shares the same feeling?
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Too lazy to read the threads about trying to add the US 3G bands to the touch pro, but not too busy to waste space complaining about a device you're not gonna buy because it shows fingerprints. Checkout the Raphael elite team thread about that topic.

ha, maybe he has Palmar Hyperhydrosis

orlandojumpoff said:
ha, maybe he has Palmar Hyperhydrosis
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ha! i had that. Gone to a doctor in houston, tx

I wonder if the euro back cover will fit the fuze..? Hmmmmmmm, solution..?

the piano black finish is actually really nice. Just gota get some clear coat/invisible shield on it to keep it clean.
as for the 3g...hasnt it already been established that it's a hardware issue and that the only way to use it on AT&T network is to buy fuze!? this must be the 5th or 6th thread asking the same thing...well..half of this thread asks the same thing

covers....?
http://www.windowsmobilenow.com/us/p_wm_acc1.aspx?i=166210&partner=wmusfroogle
I know the pic looks NOTHING like the euro touch pro but I don't think they put up the correct pic yet as it states in the listing.

ok ok peep this, would this work...
grab a spray can of laquer and lightly mist the back cover
it would give it some texture and it would give it a duller, matted look.
but really, it's the back of the phone so whats the big deal? and you can always nonchalantly (yeah i cant spell) wipe it on your buttcheek

chetmichaels said:
ok ok peep this, would this work...
grab a spray can of laquer and lightly mist the back cover
it would give it some texture and it would give it a duller, matted look.
but really, it's the back of the phone so whats the big deal? and you can always nonchalantly (yeah i cant spell) wipe it on your buttcheek
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Did that earlier, it works!

Be smart use your brain, first off it's only a back piece. Second of all simply buy the phone and buy a replacement back piece for an unlocked Touch Pro version and snap it in, it's the same back piece! No need to spray pant your phone, LOL.
I didn't get mine yet but not because of the back finish I simply don't want to wait for rebates and all that garbage I'll get mine when BBY Mobile gets them, if they never get them then I guess I'll just never get the phone. To be honest I lost 99% of my interest in this thing waiting for it to come out, now it's like I don't know if I even want it anymore.

Sebrina said:
Be smart use your brain, first off it's only a back piece. Second of all simply buy the phone and buy a replacement back piece for an unlocked Touch Pro version and snap it in, it's the same back piece! No need to spray pant your phone, LOL.
I didn't get mine yet but not because of the back finish I simply don't want to wait for rebates and all that garbage I'll get mine when BBY Mobile gets them, if they never get them then I guess I'll just never get the phone. To be honest I lost 99% of my interest in this thing waiting for it to come out, now it's like I don't know if I even want it anymore.
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true dat, but, if you have a decent phone then you can wait. as for me, i've been using a t-mobile mda with a failing keyboard so i've been watching the release dates like a hawk. then when i went monday to play with a demo before the big release, the guy said yeah we had these for a couple days now. DOH

lbhocky19 said:
the back makes that much a difference? thats just kinda ridiculous
and no the only way to get 3g is to use the att one or wait for the na unlocked which will probly be 800
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Agreed. If the back was enough to completely turn you off of the Fuze, then you clearly didn't want it that badly to begin with.

Well..
Is this the perfect device (that is really subjective) Do I dislike the fingerprint aspect, Yes, Can I live with that, Yes. will someone come up with a fix for that (most likely).
Cheers
BR

I've found the butt cheek wipe works (wipes?) better if there is fabric covering the butt cheek.

Wow, i have to agree this thread is really lame.

scotchua said:
Too lazy to read the threads about trying to add the US 3G bands to the touch pro, but not too busy to waste space complaining about a device you're not gonna buy because it shows fingerprints. Checkout the Raphael elite team thread about that topic.
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There are many names I could call you, but I'll keep them clean... Negative Nancy, Debbie Downer, take your pick, there's no reason for a comment like that. You're always the first to tell me half of my posts are arguing, yet 75% of yours are scolding others for what they do on the forum. If it's such a crime he'll be admonished by a moderator, let them judge.

While the glossy black fingerprint sucking evilness of the device IS a huge turnoff, I bought it anyway .
It's a shame it's glossy though. You'd have thought electronics companies would have learned their lesson after PSP, but apparently not. I *hate* glossy black electronics with a fiery passion. Still...the Fuze is a damn nice phone

jasongw said:
While the glossy black fingerprint sucking evilness of the device IS a huge turnoff, I bought it anyway .
It's a shame it's glossy though. You'd have thought electronics companies would have learned their lesson after PSP, but apparently not. I *hate* glossy black electronics with a fiery passion. Still...the Fuze is a damn nice phone
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Indeed, I loved the gray the pre-release had, I don't know why they wrecked it. They had the choices of either matte black like the unlocked version or gray like the pre-release, and they picked glossy black like the Diamond, ugh. The Diamond looks really sharp... until you touch it. Same goes for the Fuze now.

Is there a film on the buttons?

Hi. I really am confused now... There is a film coming off from the main buttons (below the screen) I didn't put it there but it really seems similar to the screen protective shield. My question - is it replaceable part or is the device getting broken? If yes, is it a specific material (to let the touch to the buttons)? The point is I have a place to get custom screenshields and I'd surely make one for the lower part also
Thanks in advance.

InvisibleShield is the way to go
If you have the CDMA Version:
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...es-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
If you have the GSM version the link is:
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...es-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
and if you have the verizon version :
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...es-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
Well worth the money man! I swear by this product. (Especially as I have a bad habit of throwing my phone in the same pocket as my keys.
EDIT: They make the screenshields, along with the lower part, back part and sides!

jmy72 said:
If you have the CDMA Version:
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...es-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
If you have the GSM version the link is:
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...es-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
and if you have the verizon version :
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...es-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
Well worth the money man! I swear by this product. (Especially as I have a bad habit of throwing my phone in the same pocket as my keys.
EDIT: They make the screenshields, along with the lower part, back part and sides!
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Woo man thanks BIG time. This is really worth the money. But as I mentioned I have friends who have the precise tools to produce the shield. It is called "rock/stone-proof" if you translate from estonian. Just wondering if it wont block the touch capability of buttons (they are touch responsive, not pressure responsive like the screen)

you can also get the ones from Bodyguardz which is just as good.

OK. Great replys.
And now the big question:
Was there supposed to be a film AT FIRST on the buttons? I never put it there. It seems a bit fatter than the notorious screenshield. But the surface below it is smooth and the homekey "house" also doesn't seem affected so i think it is separate part. I haven't dared to rip it entirely off yet. But I want to know if I can replace it because the open corner is really ugly for noe

youre talking about the laminate coming up on the navipad buttons. its a common problem and there are many threads about it. http://www.fuzemobility.com/keys-peeling/ if you have att they will replace you with a new "fixed" phone. if you dont then htc probably wont do anything for you. you can pull it up but you may have a problem getting the glue residue off.

The Jack of Clubs said:
youre talking about the laminate coming up on the navipad buttons. its a common problem and there are many threads about it. http://www.fuzemobility.com/keys-peeling/ if you have att they will replace you with a new "fixed" phone. if you dont then htc probably wont do anything for you. you can pull it up but you may have a problem getting the glue residue off.
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Thank you big time. This was the best reply. Of course the situation is making me a bit nervous... Well I have decided to pull it off anyway and am going to replace it with the shield I mentioned before.
Thanks. End of thread I think.

SOLVED!
The custom shield is working. Made with Adobe Illustrator. Based on scanning. Just put the raph into a scanner and redraw the outlines. The output came from Roland plotter/printer/slicer/whatever it is. For free.

Verizon housing swapped with Telus? POSSIBLE?

First post i believe,
but.. i love my touch pro 2, but i love the design of verizon's sleep black look, could i swap the housing considering their both cdma?.. i've been told yes, but i dont know where to look, i did a search but it came up with housing for the old touch.. not for this, any help?? =)

I would say maybe. They seem very similar, but I think there would have to be a lot of delicate work involved transplanting the screen and keyboard.
Not worth the risk IMHO.

quid246 said:
Not worth the risk IMHO.
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^^^this^^^

8.9 keyboard case

has anyone found this states-side?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-BKC...ters&ie=UTF8&qid=1318377070&sr=1-1&tag=vig-21

petesavva said:
has anyone found this states-side?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-BKC...ters&ie=UTF8&qid=1318377070&sr=1-1&tag=vig-21
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Not available in the states yet, though I read somewhere that a US QWERTY version is supposed to ship sometime early next year.

nkrick said:
Not available in the states yet, though I read somewhere that a US QWERTY version is supposed to ship sometime early next year.
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oooh, cant wait for this I saw the review on youtube.

Ebay have them both Samsung and the Cheaper version

lufc said:
Ebay have them both Samsung and the Cheaper version
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have you tried it? is it the same design? link?

0okami said:
have you tried it? is it the same design? link?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leather-Case-Cover-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Samsung-Galaxy-Tab-P7300-P7310-8-9-/130623916179?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUA%26otn%3D5%26pmod%3D150737865439%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5750662337437103895
anybody have any experience with any of the ebay type keyboard cases?

I ordered the US version of the official Samsung keyboard case, it should be here this week.
I'll post some pics when I get it.

Just got it in, pretty impressive little guy so far.
Need to get some time in actually using it before I can say to much more about it.
Ill post some pictures of it if there is interest.

modestone said:
Just got it in, pretty impressive little guy so far.
Need to get some time in actually using it before I can say to much more about it.
Ill post some pictures of it if there is interest.
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Where did you order it from?
Thanks.

bigpile said:
Where did you order it from?
Thanks.
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+1
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium

I got it on Amazon belive it or not, it was a third party seller, and they only had one listed in stock,so I snatched it up, was the regular retail price of $150.
Here is the link, but its out of stock now.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006QZQEB2/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details

modestone said:
I got it on Amazon belive it or not, it was a third party seller, and they only had one listed in stock,so I snatched it up, was the regular retail price of $150.
Here is the link, but its out of stock now.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006QZQEB2/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
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For anyone who does not mind full retail price ($149), you can purchase it direct from Samsung: http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-accessories/BKC-1C9USBGSTA
I am holding out for it to show up at more vendors. I suspect it will cost between $99 and $129 very quickly.

About the Samsung Keyboard (gorgeous, btw). Can you type on it and touch/pinch on the screen while it's upright? I mean, would it easily fall back? The rear support looks slippery/flimsy.

RipplingHurst said:
About the Samsung Keyboard (gorgeous, btw). Can you type on it and touch/pinch on the screen while it's upright? I mean, would it easily fall back? The rear support looks slippery/flimsy.
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That's my only real concern also. The keyboard and case itself looks MUCH nicer than anything else on the market. I don't like cases that cover the sides of the screen (which the Samsung doesn't), and the keyboard looks larger and slimmer than any of the competitor's offerings.

Exactly and the YouTube video is crap, the thing lays flat nearly all the time...not helpful.
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I have found it to actually be really quite sturdy, even on very slippery desk surfaces.
The stand itself is a quite ridged, yet has some flexability in that it wont snap under pressure.
The part of it that makes contatact with the desk or whatever is coated in a very grippy rubberized material that grips anything really sturdily.
It does not slipthats for sure.
So yea you can absolutely pinch and zoom while in laptop style angles on a desk, or leather couch.
The whole case is really thin and nicely designed, I also have the Vipertek slim leather case, and this is only very slightly thicker.
It does add quite a bit of weight to it, but its not to bad, and feels very solid.
The keyboard works pretty well, there is some quirks that I assume are related to androids implimentation of BT keyoards and hope to see addresed in ICS, but all in all I find it works pretty well.
When I bought it I was only really planning on using it when I knew I would need it for some reason, and still primarily have my tab in the Vipertek most of the time, but since I put my tab in, it has stayed in, and I don't think I will go back to my old case.

Can you flip the keyboard behind the screen and just use the screen say on your lap?

dmunjal said:
Can you flip the keyboard behind the screen and just use the screen say on your lap?
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Nope, unfortunatly you cannot.
It almost goes all the way around but not quite.
That is probably one of the main drawbacks, but I have found it to be less of an issue then I thought it would be.

Thanks for the response. I use it in portrait mode a lot and don't always need the keyboard. I would definitely get this if it wasn't so expensive!

modestone said:
Nope, unfortunatly you cannot.
It almost goes all the way around but not quite.
That is probably one of the main drawbacks, but I have found it to be less of an issue then I thought it would be.
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Thanks for the information, that is probably a deal breaker for me...